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Microsoft prepares for Yukon, Longhorn
The software company readies new development tools before planned releases of revamped database and Windows operating system software. Read more »
Second Silverlight 2.0 beta to take up Flash fight
Microsoft is launching a revamped test version of its Silverlight software that is designed to broaden the appeal of the company's answer to Adobe Systems' Flash. Read more »
Open-source LAMP a beacon to developers
For years, the business-software development world has been split largely between Microsoft's .Net toolset and Java. Get ready for a third option. Read more »
SQL Server 2005 updated
Service Pack 1 is here, and includes mirroring tools as well as new features for the Express edition. Read more »
Sybase sees RFID as saviour
The database firm wants to manage information sent in by remote devices. Read more »
Grassroots computing languages hit the big time
Once considered simple toys by serious programmers, scripting languages are becoming first-class citizens in the world of corporate software development. Read more »
CA makes database open source
Computer Associates International made a major commitment to open-source software development announcing a plan to make its Ingres database open source and outlining partnerships with other open-source projects. Read more »
IBM's 'Marvel' to scour Net for video, audio
IBM is devising Internet search technology that could let future generations archive important news footage, or just retrieve old scenes from "Flipper." Read more »
Rapid app development hits Delphi for PHP 2.0
CodeGear has launched the Delphi for PHP 2.0 integrated development environment to improve its developer tools suite for building interactive Web applications. Read more »
Apple answers call for iPhone applications
Apple wowed the cell phone industry a year ago with the first version of the iPhone. And now its new software development kit and soon-to-be-launched application store featuring third-party applications could change the game yet again. Read more »
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Cleaning up your ADO.NET mess
Although .NET eases the burden of managing system resources, you're not totally disconnected from the process. Take care to free your database resources! Read more »
Two ways to design a database for a .NET-based CMS
A key aspect of a CMS is its backend database. Take a closer look at two of the design options available for your database: the fixed data model and the template data model. Read more »
Ask Chuck: Application Design
This week Chuck responds to a Builder Australia member's question on suggested application design in a .NET environment. Read more »
.NET and serviced components
The .NET Framework provides enterprise services for building highly scalable solutions, but the implementation can be tricky. Learn when and where these services should be used. Read more »
Building effective .NET reporting systems
Don't make the mistake of treating reporting as an afterthought when you design an application. Learn which questions you need to ask when you're considering reporting needs for your .NET application. Read more »
Extend the reach of SQL Server with SQLXML classes in .NET
SQL Server 2000 provides XML features called SQLXML classes that are readily available without drastic changes to database design or related stored procedures. Here are a couple of examples of how to use these powerful features. Read more »
Accessing database data with ASP.NET
The .NET Framework makes the task of establishing the database tier easier. Learn how to simplify the process by utilising the database tier. Read more »
Ask Chuck: Displaying graphs in VS.NET (part two)
As part two of Chuck's answer on displaying graphs with VS.NET, Alan Eldridge takes an alternative answer using Crystal decisions. Read more »
Simplify coding and maintenance with class libraries
You use class libraries when you're developing any type of .NET application in order to manipulate the file system, access databases, serialise objects, and launch and synchronise multiple threads of execution. Read more »
Do you need an application server?
If you're big on technology trends, you may be considering which application server to put in place. But the first question you should ask is whether you truly need one. Read more »
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Sun eye Web developers with Netbeans 6.5
-- Despite the recent employment axe hitting Sun the company has pushed out a new release of its Netbeans open source IDE with an eye to appeal more to Web developers. Read more »
Express Yourself!
-- Microsoft has released a community technology preview of the new Expression Web Designer, their new flagship Web development tool and competitor to Adobe’s Dreamweaver. Read more »
CodeGear Q&A
-- CodeGear is the new name for Borland's developer tools business. Builder AU spoke to CodeGear about the handover and direction of the developer tools business under the new banner. Read more »
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