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Documentation: The narrative and graphical description of a system. Following are the kinds of documentation required to describe an information system for both users and systems staff. See self-documenting...; Full Documentation Definition >>

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xSQL Documenter (exe): Comprehensive, uniform, and easily navigable database documentation for all your applications. Generates documentation in HTML and compiled CHM format; supports all major database management systems: SQL Server, Oracle, DB2, MySQL, Informix IDS, Sybase ASE, PostgreSQL, Access, VistaDB, ENEA Polyhedra; can run as a console application; documentation can be branded; supports...; Tags: Console, Documentation, Databases, Storage, Enterprise Software, Software, Data Management, Hardware; Software downloads 2008-03-18
Sudoku ported to Android: I've written a free Android version of Sudoku. It's very basic, but after I clean it up I hope it will serve as a good example to beginning Android programmers. Here's a screen shot: The source code and binaries can currently be found...; Tags: Touch Screen, Theme, Eclipse, Documentation, Emulator, Android, Android Life Cycle, Android SDK, Java Development Tools, Open Source, Development Tools, Software Development, Software/Web Development, Ed Burnette; Blog posts 2008-02-28
Android SDK update M5 has big changes for developers: Earlier today, the Google Android team announced version m5-rc14 of the Android phone SDK so I downloaded it and put it through its paces. Everyone over on Planet Android seems to be focusing on the cosmetic differences in the Home application, but I suspect many carriers are going to chuck...; Tags: Developer, Google Inc., Class, SDK, Documentation, JDiff, Android M5, Geocoding, Ed Burnette; Blog posts 2008-02-13
SQL documentation Tool (zip): The SQL Documentation Tool creates technical documentation for Microsoft SQL Server 7.0, 2000 and 2005 databases. Technical documentation is created in HTML, HTML Help, RTF and plain text formats. The HTML Help format documentation is fully searchable and cross referenced. The documentor documents SQL Server Tables, Views, Stored Procedures, Triggers,...; Tags: HTML, SQL, Documentation, Tool, SQL Documentation Tool, Databases, Programming Languages, Enterprise Software, Software, Data Management, Software Development, Software/Web Development; Software downloads 2008-01-14
Active Backup Expert (exe): This tool is designed to back up important system and data files. It uses a wizard to guide you through the steps of backup set creation, as well as other tasks, including supplying paths and filters for included and excluded files; specifying the storage folder, compression ratio, and file-locking strategy;...; Tags: Documentation, Backups; Software downloads 2008-01-02

Is the $10 million Android contest actually slowing developers down?: People with any level of programming skills and a vivid imagination are looking at Google's $10 million dollar carrot with wide eyes -- but is the contest actually working the way Google expected? I'd have to say it's not -- right now anyway. The contest has effectively caused...; Tags: Developer, Google Inc., Documentation, Garett Rogers; Blog posts 2007-11-25
Project 2003 Sample: Managed Code PDS Extension for Project Server 2003 (exe): Build a Project Data Service (PDS) extension using Microsoft Visual Studio .NET. The download includes a C# base class that makes the building of custom PDS extensions easy, and guidance on best practices to follow when extending Project Server 2003. The Project Data Service (PDS) is the API for Microsoft...; Tags: Server, Managed Code, Microsoft Corp., Documentation, Extension, Project Data Service, Microsoft Development Tools, .Net, C#, Development Tools, Software Development, Software/Web Development, Programming Languages; Software downloads 2007-10-03
Cross Match Technologies, Inc. Uses Effective documentation to Improve Business Processes: Cross Match Technologies, Inc. is a leading global supplier of high-quality, interoperable, biometric identity technologies. The company wanted to ensure user acceptance of new Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) applications through turn-key documentation. The challenge was to improve documentation of business processes to facilitate compliance with regulatory requirements, such as Sarbanes-Oxley...; Tags: Business Process, Oracle Corp., Documentation, Biometric Identification, Biometrics, Operational Planning, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Enterprise Software, Security, Business Operations, Software; Case studies 2007-10-01
Word 2002 Translation Dictionaries Content Development Kit (exe): Word 2002 Translation Dictionaries Content Development Kit, along with the accompanying files, allows you to add new translation dictionary services to the Microsoft Word 2002 Translation Task Pane. The task pane allows you to input a word and output a related definition or translation. The documentation explains how you can...; Tags: Microsoft Word 2002, Documentation, Microsoft Word, Word Processors, Microsoft Office, Office Suites, Software; Software downloads 2007-09-18
HTML Help Workshop and documentation (exe): HTML Help Workshop and Documentation includes the files for Microsoft HTML Help Workshop and documentation. This version is the first release on CNET Download.com.; Tags: HTML, Microsoft Corp., Documentation; Software downloads 2007-08-24
Agent 2.0 Help files: documentation (zip): Documentation for Microsoft Agent 2.0 in compiled HTML help (.chm) format. Documentation for Microsoft Agent 2.0 including complete API reference for developers. In indexed, searchable compiled HTML Help (.chm) format. This version is the first release on CNET Download.com.; Tags: HTML, Agent, Microsoft Corp., Documentation, Real Estate, Business Operations; Software downloads 2007-08-22
Duet for Microsoft Office and SAP - SAP documentation (zip): This is a group of Duet documentation that is provided by SAP. The documentation contains SAP master guide, installation guide, administration guide, and operations guide.This version is the first release on CNET Download.com.; Tags: SAP AG, Microsoft Corp., Documentation, Workforce Management, Microsoft Office, Human Resources, Office Suites, Software; Software downloads 2007-08-16
Create useful and relevant JavaScript documentation with JSDoc: Whatever the reason, not documenting an application is never a good thing, even if it is usually something of a chore. This is especially true when given the task of documenting client-side JavaScript. There is a really neat tool for Java developers that aids in the generation of documentation called...; Tags: JavaScript, Documentation, Scripting Languages, Software/Web Development, Web Development; Download resources 2007-07-26
10 things you can do to create better documentation: Documentation isn't exactly the reason why most IT professional chose their career. But with the right amount of enthusiasm, hard work and attention to detail you can become a much more valuable asset to your employer and enhance your resume. Your opinion of the documentation phase of the Project Life...; Tags: TechRepublic Inc., Documentation, Professional Development, Asset Management, Workforce Management, Career, Operational Planning, Business Operations, Human Resources; Download resources 2007-07-13
What's the best defense for open source?: The OSBC is in San Francisco this week, worrying over defending against Microsoft patent claims.Our own Ed Burnette was intrigued by hints in Jonathan Schwartz' blog this week that Sun Microsystems might help defend Ubuntu and Red Hat, if push came to shove.Interesting given that Sun isn't even a member...; Tags: Applications, Distributions, documentation, Enterprise Policy, Events, Implementations, Legal, Microsoft, Patents, Strategy, Sun Microsystems; Blog posts 2007-05-23
T-RDLDoc (zip): T-RDLDoc documents your SQL Reporting Services RDL Files. You can document reports stored on a report server or on disk. Documentation can be customized as required. Documentation includes data source, dataset, parameters, and fields. This version is the first release on CNET Download.com.; Tags: Documentation, Programming Languages, Databases, Software Development, Software/Web Development, Enterprise Software, Software, Data Management; Software downloads 2007-05-22
Become a stronger Linux programmer by using documentation more effectively: The Linux Programmer's Toolbox helps intermediate to advanced Linux programmers become more productive and effective by tapping into the vast collection of open-source tools available for GNU/Linux. The book systematically describes the most useful tools available on most GNU/Linux distributions using concise examples that can easily be modified...; Tags: Linux Programmer, Prentice Hall Inc., Documentation, Tool, Productivity, Linux, Open Source, UNIX, Operating Systems, Software; Book chapters 2007-05-11
SolutionBase: Create custom Help files with Help Publisher for FrontPage: Documentation can be dull. You can make documentation for your users easier to use, more useful, and easier to distribute by using Help files tailored for your organization. Here's how to use Help Publisher for FrontPage to create custom Help files.; Tags: Microsoft FrontPage, Documentation; Download resources 2007-04-12
MKey Logger (exe): MKey Logger allows you to silently monitor a computer user's keystrokes. MKey Logger also takes screenshots of the visible display (what is shown on the monitor), to give you a more comprehensive overview of the windows being monitored. The included documentation explains how to configure MKey Logger. You can change...; Tags: Monitor, Trial Version, Documentation, Screenshot, MKey Logger, Monitors & Displays, Hardware, Components; Software downloads 2007-03-28
DBScribe for MySQL (1): DBScribe is a free MySQL database documentation tool that creates precise technical documentation of every detail of a database schema within a moment. DBScribe supports: rich set of documentation styles and output formats (HTML, CHM, MS Word Document), wizard and command line interfaces, complete database structure documenting, all SQL object...; Tags: MySQL, Documentation, DBScribe, Databases, Storage, Open Source, Enterprise Software, Software, Data Management, Hardware; Software downloads 2007-03-11