Oracle This is What You Need to Do With Java..
I think its safe to assume that most Java developers feel some in trepidation as Oracle take over the stewardship of Java. Will Oracle's... more »
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Is Microsoft Afraid to Say the “L”-word?
It seems that, having lost its position as monarch of the world of computing, Microsoft has decided to become the industry jester. Last... more »
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SolarPHP 1.0 Released
SolarPHP 1.0 stable was released by Paul M. Jones today. SolarPHP is an application framework and library, and is a serious contender... more »
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The default NetBeans IDE java source template is polluting the web
People will never bother to do anything manual unless absolutely necessary. This is why I believe the current NetBeans "empty" java file... more »
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Cost: Mac or PC? A Look at TCO!
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I’ve owned Macs for about four years now. I use them daily. One of the biggest complaints I hear surrounding Macs is that they’re more... more »
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10 reasons to use or not use Scrum
I believe there are cases for using and not using SCRUM. It is not a silver bullet and you need to utilize what is best for different... more »
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5 Tips to get the most out of your coding time
I remember seeing an add from Microsoft I believe for hiring programmers and the jist of it was “We give you an office with a door”. Why... more »
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Oracle put your Java investments here..
I think its safe to assume that most Java developers feel some in trepidation as Oracle take over the stewardship of Java. Will Oracle’s... more »
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Great Lies: "Design" vs. "Construction"
In reflecting on Architecture, I realized that there are some profound differences between "real" architecture and software architecture.
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Why Eclipse Leaves Me Wanting
I think I've come to understand why Eclipse leaves me always feeling a bit frustrated. Yes, it is more stable than IDEA, uses less... more »
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Impact of having a blog post appearing in DZone
Given the huge popularity of DZone, one may wonder about the impact of having your site/blog appearing there. In this post I discuss... more »
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Do you care about your code? QCon promotes software craftsmanship
I'm at the QCon conference in London, one that I particularly value for its vendor-neutrality and strong content. Yesterday we heard from... more »
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Loading Speed Optimisation - Is your website fast enough for Google?
Google recently came up with its netbook-centric operating system 'Chromium' but at the same time released its source 'openly' to the... more »
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10 Things I Wish I New as a Web Programmer 10 Years Ago
When I reflect on my past experience as a web programmer, there are many things that I know now that I didn’t know ten years ago. The... more »
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Falling out of love with a language
I’m a Perl hacker. I have been for around 16 years now. Around 5 years ago, prompted by the Pragmatic Programmer and Adam Turoff, I... more »
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What's the role of the Project Manager?
As I teach and coach project managers, I'm struck by how many are stuck in command-and-control thinking: I must monitor all the work. I... more »
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SCRUM "To be CSM, or not to be, but PSM that is the question"
There are now two possibilities to get a certification for a Scrum Master. One at Scrum.org (Ken Schwabers initiative and the other one... more »
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The 7 Software Development Wastes
When one looks at all the wastes, defects has to be the most obvious one. The cost and repercussions of finding defects varies depending... more »
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Why Programmers Can't Program
Jeff Atwood of Coding Horror writes: “I find it difficult to believe, but the reports keep pouring in via Twitter and email: many... more »
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6 Goals to Reach For When Designing Your Next Website
Goals are important to have in life. They are especially important for website design, because without any goals, you have nothing to... more »
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Is Opera 10.5 the Best Browser Ever?
Could this be the fastest, best-looking, and most configurable browser available? SitePoint reviews the newly-released Opera 10.5.
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Why you should not deliver a client for web-services
You developed a web-service and your consumer asks for a client? Here are some arguments why it's a bad idea to deliver clients for web-services.
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Confessions of a mediocre programmer
As much as I enjoy programming, I must in all honesty admit that I am a mediocre programmer who has always found a way to get to the big... more »
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Programmers And The Value Of Hard Focus
The most important talent in programming.
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A* Algorithm for Path Planning in Java
Recently, I work on a warehouse optimization project. On interesting problem is to select an optimal pick tour for the pick agent, which... more »
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