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Learn semantic tagging techniques for java developers: Java developers who wish to participate in building the Semantic Web need to be familiar with official standards such as Resource Description Framework RDF in order to tag documents appropriately and enable RDF Site Summary RSS feeds. However, RSS enabling is only the first step in moving toward...; Tags: Technique, Java Developer, Java, Tagging, RDF, Semantic Web, XML, Internet, Software/Web Development, Web Development; Book chapters 2007-07-26
A java developer's Guide to Ruby: As a Java developer, why should one learn Ruby? Because Ruby's versatility and flexibility complement Java well, and a developer will be a more effective and efficient developer if he or she uses both languages. In fact, the author uses Java, Ruby, and Common Lisp for all the developments and...; Tags: Java Developer, Java, Ruby, Scripting Languages, Software/Web Development, Web Development; White papers 2007-04-24
10 Perl modules all java developers should know: There are numerous CPAN modules which are designed to import Java classes into Perl scripts or access Java APIs like Swing, JDBC and JNI. This document lists the ten most important and useful modules in this collection. This download is also available as a TechRepublic article.; Tags: Java Developer, Perl, Module, Programming Languages, Java, Scripting Languages, Development Tools, Software Development, Software/Web Development, Web Development; Download resources 2007-02-22
Ballpoint pen awarded the java developer's Journal editors' choice: Ballpoint pen awarded the Java Developer's Journal editors' choiceSpace pens are a little pricey.I'm rather fond of the Pentel EnerGel liquid gel ink pens. It flows smoothly, and at less than one-tenth the price of the Space Pens it's the egalitarian choice.My favorite pen, though, is a wood-turned one made...; Tags: Ballpoint Pen, Space Pen, Java developer, Java; Discussion threads 2006-09-13
Ballpoint pen awarded the java developer's Journal editors' choice: Ever since I went to JavaOne with a media pass I've been on some interesting mailing lists. Most of these involve press releases from various companies or their PR agencies. Today I got one that went like this: SANTA CLARA, Calif. -- September 11, 2006 -- Sun Microsystems,...; Tags: Java; Blog posts 2006-09-11

Grails on Oracle for java developers: This paper introduces the Ruby on Rails framework and explains how to use it to access an Oracle database (Oracle Database 10g Express Edition XE, to be precise). The "Coding by convention" paradigm that is the driver of Ruby on Rails has been leveraged to develop a new framework: Grails....; Tags: Java Developer, Oracle Corp., Ruby On Rails, Programming Languages, Java, Software/Web Development, Web Development, Software Development; White papers 2006-05-01
A java developer's Guide to Building Rich Web Applications Using Ajax: Beginning with Mosaic and static HTML, the power of the web has been its ability to display data for users across the world in a clean and simple way. The creation of CSS for specifying presentation helped to enable the separation of structure from layout, and has coincided with the...; Tags: Web, Java Developer, AJAX, Java, Web Application, Channel Management, CSS, Marketing, Scripting Languages, Software/Web Development, Web Development; White papers 2005-10-17
I married a java developer from outer space!: I married a Java developer from outer space!Wow.Great promotion. I'll definately be participating in this one!Oracle Rulzthe best prize one can get. Hope the spaceship aint running windozeHilarious!"As a bonus, Schultz promised that Oracle CEO Larry Ellison will not be joining the winner."I wonder if Ellison is aware of...; Tags: Java developer, Java; Discussion threads 2004-12-09
Only 32% of java developers really know Java: Gartner says only 32% of the 2.5 million Java developers in the world have genuine knowledge, which means there is a serious lack of high-level development skills.; Tags: Java; Blog posts 2004-03-19
Printing Help for java developers: This paper discusses the evolution of printing with the Java Platform and how these printing goals are being met in current and future Java Print APIs and implementations. All future printing efforts will be focused on providing significantly enhanced printing functionality in successive releases of the SDK, with the goal...; Tags: Java Developer, Java, Printing, Document Management, Enterprise Software, Software, Finance, Managerial Accounting; White papers
PowerDesigner - Modeling for java developers: This webcast explains how PowerDesigner applies the principles of an integrated modeling tool to help in Java and J2EE development. It explains how UML and E/R modeling combine to boost productivity through comprehensive Java, EJB, JSP and Servlett code generation & synchronization using patterns and templates. The webcast also demonstrates...; Tags: Java Developer, Sybase PowerDesigner, Modeling, Research & Development, Programming Languages, Java, Databases, Business Operations, Software Development, Software/Web Development, Enterprise Software, Software, Data Management; Webcasts
java developer Connection: Choosing Client-Side Java Technology: Architects and managers face the challenge of choosing among Swing-based, HTML-based, and XML-based front ends for their applications. In this paper, the author shares his experiences with these three technologies, and provides criteria and tips for choosing among them in the Java development. Finally, the reader will learn an innovative...; Tags: HTML, Java Developer, Sun Microsystems Inc., Java, Programming Languages, Software Development, Software/Web Development; White papers
MSDN Webcast: Introduction to ASP.NET for java developers (Part 1 of 4): Welcome to ASP.NET (Level 100): This webcast provides a technical overview of Microsoft ASP.NET 2.0 and the Microsoft .NET Framework version 2.0 and focuses on the basic background necessary to understand ASP.NET, and explains how ASP.NET integrates with the .NET Framework and Microsoft Internet Information Services IIS.; Tags: Microsoft Developer Network, Java Developer, Webcast, Java, Microsoft ASP.NET, Microsoft Corp., .Net, Middleware, Software Development, Software/Web Development, Enterprise Software, Software; Webcasts
MSDN Webcast: Introduction to ASP.NET for java developers (Part 4 of 4): Migrating to ASP.NET (Level 200): This webcast introduces the various options for moving to ASP.NET from a strictly Java environment and the architectural considerations that determine whether to integrate, migrate, or replace an application. This webcast demonstrates both integration options and migration tools, such as the Java Language Conversion Assistant.; Tags: Microsoft Developer Network, Java Developer, Webcast, Microsoft ASP.NET, .Net, Programming Languages, Java, Middleware, Digital Media, Software Development, Software/Web Development, Enterprise Software, Software, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology; Webcasts
MSDN Webcast: Introduction to ASP.NET for java developers (Part 3 of 4): Architecture Deep-Dive (Level 200): This webcast explains how the design choices employed in Microsoft ASP.NET 2.0 lead to a very different internal architecture than the Java Web framework and how the ASP.NET architecture is constructed and how to extend the framework to solve the same business needs handled in Java through Tapestry, Spring, Struts,...; Tags: Microsoft Developer Network, Java Developer, Webcast, Microsoft ASP.NET, .Net, Programming Languages, Middleware, Java, Software Development, Software/Web Development, Enterprise Software, Software; Webcasts
MSDN Webcast: Introduction to ASP.NET for java developers (Part 2 of 4): Building Applications (Level 200): This paper compares building a Web application in Microsoft ASP.NET 2.0 versus building one using Java. The webcast explains the technical aspects of setting up a new project, developing content, and configuring, deploying, and maintaining the application. The demonstrations in this webcast illustrate how easy it is to develop extensive,...; Tags: Microsoft Developer Network, Java Developer, Webcast, Java, Microsoft ASP.NET, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft ASP.NET 2.0, .Net, Middleware, Digital Media, Software Development, Software/Web Development, Enterprise Software, Software, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology; Webcasts

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XP on XO: Negroponte has lost his bearings: At ZD's Hardware 2.0 blog, Adrian Kingsley-Hughes cites this quote from former OLPC developer Ivan Krstic about Nicholas Negroponte's rapidly shifting mission statement: In fact, I quit when Nicholas told me — and not just me — that learning was never part of the mission....; Tags: Education, Team, Microsoft Windows XP, Laptop Computer, One Laptop Per Child Project, Nicholas Negroponte, Team Management, Management, Richard Koman; Blog posts 2008-05-16
Office 2008 for Mac: The straw that broke the backs of Microsoft's Windows developers?: Could it be that a Macintosh program will be the tipping point for the confidence that ISVs have in Microsoft as a technology partner? One c-level technologist for a Windows enterprise app says "no more" to Redmond's vision. I wrote the other day about Microsoft's Mac Business...; Tags: Developer, Apple Macintosh, Microsoft Office, Window, ISV, Microsoft VBA, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Corp., Engineer, Scripting Languages, Software/Web Development, Web Development, David Morgenstern; Blog posts 2008-05-16
Putting the XP into the OLPC: So, Microsoft has managed to get in on the OLPC bandwagon and put XP in front of millions of eyeballs in the developing world. But is this move about the children's education, or it is about recruiting more Windows users. What's important to note is that Microsoft...; Tags: Team, One Laptop Per Child Project, Team Management, Microsoft Windows XP, Management, Operating Systems, Microsoft Windows, Software, Adrian Kingsley-Hughes; Blog posts 2008-05-16
WinXP on XO laptops OK as long as Linux runs, too: Microsoft's agreement to offer Windows XP on OLPC's XO laptop is appropriate and long overdue. It was pure hypocrasy for Microsoft billionaire Bill Gates to publicly decry the so-called "Digital Divide" while privately refusing to support the XO simply because Linux was a supported operating system. ...; Tags: Operating System, Bill Gates, Microsoft Corp., Laptop Computer, One Laptop Per Child Project, XO, Gates Foundation, Linux, Microsoft Windows XP, Operating Systems, Software, Microsoft Windows, Paula Rooney; Blog posts 2008-05-16