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A back to school programming exercise

For most of us in the States, we're getting back to work after four days of family and tryptophan. For the rest of the world, it's just plain Monday. Any way it goes, a lot of us could use something to get back in gear and could certainly...

Tags: Python, Programming, Knight, Development Tools, Scripting Languages, Programming Languages, Software Development, Software/Web Development, Web Development, Christopher Dawson

Blog posts 2008-11-30

Sun updates NetBeans with PHP support

Version 6.5 of the open-source NetBeans IDE has support for the PHP scripting language and a preview of Python support. Sun Microsystems on Wednesday introduced a version of the open-source NetBeans integrated development environment IDE, with expanded support for web and Java software development. The...

Tags: IDE, Environment, Sun Microsystems Inc., Python, PHP, Sun NetBeans, Development Environment, Development Tools, Java Development Tools, Scripting Languages, Software Development, Software/Web Development, Web Development, Matthew Broersma ZDNet.co.uk, Sun, NetBeans, Ruby on Rails, scripting

News items 2008-11-20

iPhone vs. Android development: Day 1

As I mentioned last week I've started learning more about developing for the Apple iPhone. This week I'll be sharing my experiences during a 5-day course on iPhone programming presented by Joe Conway from Big Nerd Ranch. In particular, I'll be pointing out differences between Android and iPhone development. ...

Tags: Apple iPhone, Android, Interface Builder Program, Programming Languages, C/C++, Development Tools, Telecom & Utilities, Java, Software Development, Software/Web Development, Ed Burnette

Blog posts 2008-11-17

Making Man As Super As His Computer

Worst case, Steve Wallach figures it costs $10,000 to buy a blade server that can execute 50 billion floating point operations in a second. By that measure, it would take $200,000 to buy 20 of the blades, to handle a trillion operations a second in a heavy-duty scientific or financial...

Tags: Programmer, Computer, Steve Wallach, Convey Computer, Development Tools, Software Development, Software/Web Development, Tom Steinert-Threlkeld

Blog posts 2008-11-17

Is Sonatype a harbinger of the future?

Maven uses a Project Object Model concept an XML construct to handle software management for large Java installations. It offers integration with NetBeans and Eclipse. by Dana Blankenhorn

Tags: Software, Maven, Java Development Tools, Tools & Techniques, Open Source, Development Tools, Software Development, Software/Web Development, Management, Dana Blankenhorn, Zend Technologies Ltd., Start-up, Eclipse, Apache Maven

Blog posts 2008-11-14

IT Hiring Kit: Programmer

The IT Hiring Kit for Programmers will help you interview, evaluate, and select suitable candidates for a programmer's position in your company. This kit comes with a detailed job description, interview questions, a candidate assessment spreadsheet, classified ad text, and offer and rejection letters. Each document is customizable so you...

Tags: Kit, Information Technology, Programmer, Development Tools, Productivity, Strategy, Software Development, Software/Web Development, Management

Download resources 2008-11-11

How to scale to 256 processors and beyond

On the advice of fellow ZDNet blogger Mary-Jo Foley I recently watched a video interview with Mark Russinovich. She wrote: "Given I'm not a programmer and am trying to channel a very technical Russinovich, it's probably worth checking out the Channel 9 video interview of him yourself if you care...

Tags: Processor, Video, Programmer, Corporate Communications, Development Tools, Marketing, Software Development, Software/Web Development, Ed Burnette, Contention, Microsoft Windows 7, Voltaire Inc., Lock, CPU, Microsoft Windows, Processors, Operating Systems, Software, Semiconductors, Hardware, Components

Blog posts 2008-11-07

Libexcel (Visual C++ 2003) (zip)

This library writes xls-files directly without MS Excel and OLE Automation. It has facilities for formatting sheets: merging, cell width and height, borders, aligns, colors, fonts. Also it can write formulas, hyperlinks, images, numbers and currencies in custom format. The library can be used in custom application for generate Excel...

Tags: Microsoft Visual C++, Library, Libexcel, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Development Tools, Office Suites, Software, Development Tools, Software Development, Software/Web Development

Software downloads 2008-11-07

Libexcel (Visual C++ 2005) (zip)

This library writes xls-files directly without MS Excel and OLE Automation. It has facilities for formatting sheets: merging, cell width and height, borders, aligns, colors, fonts etc. Also it can write formulas, hyperlinks, images, numbers and currencies in custom format. The library can be used in custom application for generate...

Tags: Microsoft Visual C++, Library, Libexcel, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Development Tools, Office Suites, Software, Development Tools, Software Development, Software/Web Development

Software downloads 2008-11-07

Libexcel (Visual C++ 2008) (zip)

This library writes xls-files directly without MS Excel and OLE Automation. It has facilities for formatting sheets: merging, cell width and height, borders, aligns, colors, fonts etc. Also it can write formulas, hyperlinks, images, numbers and currencies in custom format. The library can be used in custom application for generate...

Tags: Microsoft Visual C++, Library, Libexcel, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Development Tools, Office Suites, Software, Development Tools, Software Development, Software/Web Development

Software downloads 2008-11-07

Polystyle Source Code Formatter (exe)

Automatically reformat other's code in your own style with just a point and click! Polystyle reformats HTML, C/C++, PHP, Javascript, CSS, C#, Java, Perl, JSP, Python, Delphi, Visual Basic, ASP, Actionscript and XML. Use the Graphical Styler to define your style using simple mouse clicks alone. Version 3.3u has minifiy...

Tags: HTML, Style, Flashbulb Studios, Scripting Languages, Programming Languages, CSS, C#, Development Tools, C/C++, Software/Web Development, Web Development, Software Development

Software downloads 2008-11-07

Adobe updates Flash Player 9 to fix six security holes

Adobe has slapped another band-aid on its ever-present Flash Player to cover at least six documented security vulnerabilities that could expose users to a wide range of hacker attacks. The patch, rated "critical" by Adobe, affects Flash Player 9.0.124.0 on all platforms.  Adobe is recommending that users...

Tags: Adobe Systems Inc., Allaire ColdFusion, Macromedia Flash Player, Development Tools, Security, Software Development, Software/Web Development, Ryan Naraine

Blog posts 2008-11-06

Steve Ballmer live from Australia

Programming note: In about an hour Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer will deliver his first speech since the Professional Developer's Conference to a select audience in Sydney. Our sister site, ZDNet Australia is broadcasting the stream live at 11:30 p.m. EST, 8:30 p.m. PST--or 3:30 p.m., Nov. 6...

Tags: Steve Ballmer, Development Tools, Software Development, Software/Web Development, Larry Dignan

Blog posts 2008-11-05

MSI to EXE Compiler (exe)

MSI to EXE compiler can help. This is professional solution to convert MSI to EXE with minimal overhead and maximal compatibility. MSI to EXE compiler allows you to assign custom icon to the installer. Compiler can be used from command line or in GUI mode. Created installation packages will work...

Tags: Installation Package, AbyssMedia, Microsoft Windows, Development Tools, Operating Systems, Software, Software Development, Software/Web Development

Software downloads 2008-11-04

TracerPlus Desktop (exe)

TracerPlus Desktop is the first desktop based, mobile development tool developed specifically for TracerPlus users. Desktop gives non-programmers the power to create enterprise class mobile forms in an intuitive drag and drop environment similar to most publishing programs. Programmers will appreciate the rich data collection feature set that will save...

Tags: Mobile, Portable Technology Solutions, TracerPlus Desktop, Advertising & Promotion, Desktops, Development Tools, Marketing, Hardware, Software Development, Software/Web Development

Software downloads 2008-11-03

Real-world use of ColdFusion 8: Two technical case studies

Brian Kotek looks at how two growing organizations -- NaturalInsight and FoodSHIELD -- are using ColdFusion 8 to solve business problems. He also drills down into what developers think ColdFusion 8 does well and what it does not do so well. Although the organizations use ColdFusion 8 in different ways,...

Tags: Allaire ColdFusion, Brian Kotek, Development Tools, Software Development, Software/Web Development

Download resources 2008-11-01

Emergence Basic (zip)

Emergence BASIC is a full featured compiler and development environment for Windows. Creates small, fast, native executables and DLL's. The environment is modular with new commands available separately using add-on command libraries. An advanced 2D game and graphics command set, and database command set is included. The robust IDE sports...

Tags: Environment, Ionic Wind Software, Emergence BASIC, Development Tools, Microsoft Windows, Software Development, Software/Web Development, Operating Systems, Software

Software downloads 2008-10-31

Software Engineers and Engineering: A Survey of Undergraduate Preconceptions

Past research has demonstrated that student misconceptions about degree programs can negatively affect enrolment and retention rates. Software engineering is a relatively new discipline that is distinct from computer science and other engineering specializations; however, it is still rapidly evolving and consequently there is potential for misconceptions about the new...

Tags: Software, Software Engineering, Misconception, IEEE, Survey, Development Tools, Tools & Techniques, Software Development, Software/Web Development, Management

White papers 2008-10-31

Microsoft PDC attendees get 'the goods'

Microsoft provided attendees of its Professional Developer Conference this week with a 160 GB drive full of bits and resources. The Windows 7 M3 pre-beta build and Windows Server 2008 R2 M3 pre-beta are on the drives. What else is on there? by Mary Jo Foley

Tags: Microsoft Corp., Attendee, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Operating Systems, Software, Mary Jo Foley, UXEvangelist Blog, .Net, Microsoft Development Tools, Middleware, Software Development, Software/Web Development, Development Tools, Enterprise Software

Blog posts 2008-10-29

VistaDB 3 (exe)

VistaDB is a fully managed and typesafe embedded SQL Server alternative database engine developed in C# for .NET. ASP.NET, Mono and WinForms support for building desktop, mobile and server apps, SQL Server 2005 compatible data types, T-SQL syntax, TSQL Procs, Unicode support, Blowfish encryption, Visual Studio 2005 / 2008 integration,...

Tags: Microsoft Visual Studio, Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft Visual Studio 2005, Server, Microsoft SQL Server 2005, VistaDB Software, VistaDB, Microsoft Development Tools, Databases, Enterprise Software, Development Tools, Software Development, Software/Web Development, Software, Data Management

Software downloads 2008-10-28