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BEA take coding out of application development

BEA Systems this week is expected to launch a new product line that the back-end software maker hopes will expand the company's audience and perk up sales. Read more »

Are developers stealing code?

Many software developers regard 'code-borrowing'--reusing existing software in their own work--as an acceptable practice, despite the legal minefield it could create for their employers. Read more »

Startup to make iTunes sing on Linux

Though iTunes and Linux have been pursuing solo careers, one small software maker hopes to get them to make music together. Read more »

Kernel coding no picnic, says Torvalds

Linux project lead Linus Torvalds has said it is not easy to become a major contributor to the Linux kernel. Read more »

Python gets faster

The 'Need for Speed' coding sprint aimed to make various improvements in Python's execution speeds. Read more »

BrainAcademy 2006 seeks coding stars

The UK's programming competition is back, and this time overseas coders and school students can join in. Read more »

Code King unveils secrets of success

Wrapped in the Australian flag, John Dethridge from Victoria recently took home the 2002 TopCoder Invitational Championship title. Builder Australia recently caught up with the #1 coder to talk about his achievement. Read more »

SAP to double programming staff in India

German software maker SAP plans to hire 1,900 software programmers to work in its Bangalore, India, development center by the end of 2006, the company said Tuesday. Read more »

IBM, BEA join on Java strategy

IBM and BEA Systems, usually staunch rivals, are collaborating on ways to smooth out technical differences between their respective Java software lines. Read more »

Tool shoves 'annoying' Vista security feature aside

Software developers claim they have created a tool to bypass User Account Control — an "annoying" security feature in Windows Vista, according to Microsoft executives. Read more »

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Will .NET kill off all the VB6 developers?

In addition to the confusion created by the many ambiguous dot-net labels, there's one big question that dot-Microsoft has yet to answer: What do we do with the vast army of VB6 developers? Read more »

C# vs. Java: Debate the difference

CNET developers join the debate over the differences between C# and Java and what that means, if anything, for a developer's career. Read more »

ASP.NET, MVC design pattern

In this article Builder.com looks at a simple pattern for developing .NET Web applications. Read more »

Under the covers of the .NET CLR

.NET promises to let developers write code in numerous compliant languages, but exactly how does the CLR accomplish this feat? Read more »

Three tools that make Java code review painless

Reviewing and optimising code is a task no developer is too keen on. Use these tools to help automate the process as much as possible. Read more »

How to make money from Open source

Ever pondered how companies make money from free and open source development projects? Could you open source your code and still make a profit? Con Zymaris puts forward the case. Read more »

Transitioning from developer to manager

Making the move from developer to manager means more money, but it also means more responsibility and headaches. These best practices will help. Read more »

Proposed Java generics specification could make coding safer and more efficient

Take a look at some of the proposed changes in J2SE 1.5 (Tiger release) that is due out late 2003. Read more »

Web sites for developers

Once you've specialised in an area of technology, you have to stay current. Builder.com looks at technology-specific Web sites for developers. Read more »

Make VB apps scriptable

Although the Windows Script Host (WSH) has had an inordinate amount of bad press as the enabling medium behind scores of e-mail viruses, it does have potential for application developers. Read more »

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Blog (64)

Make money from free code

Chris Duckett [blogs:betaliving] -- The Open Source Developers conference began Wednesday morning at Monash University in Melbourne. Read more »

Google: Don't give up on OpenSocial

Staff [blogs:syslog] -- When Google unveiled its OpenSocial developer initiative at the end of October, observers hailed it as the future of the social Web. But is the search king already too late to the party? Read more »

Firefox 3 add-ons to make you a better Web developer

Brendon Chase [blogs:codemonkeybusiness] -- Firefox might be a fast browser but it's extensions can transform it into a powerful development tool for Web developers and designers. Here are 10 of the best to get you started. Read more »

Sun eye Web developers with Netbeans 6.5

Brendon Chase [blogs:codemonkeybusiness] -- 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 »

The Developer Manifesto

David McAmis [blogs:theneteffect] -- I ran across a "Developer Manifesto" while trolling through a vendor Web site and thought I would share it with you. Read more »

Google opens up the code for Browser Sync

Lana Kovacevic [blogs:webanatomy] -- After deciding to discontinue its Browser Sync, Google has decided to make the code open source to let developers continue hacking. Read more »

Google Developer Day yet to fill

Chris Duckett [blogs:betaliving] -- Past experience would suggest that if Google restricts access then people will clamour for it -- remember GMail invites back in the day? It is therefore surprising that places for Google's Sydney Developer Day have not been snapped up. Read more »

Code lean and keep it green?

Brendon Chase [blogs:codemonkeybusiness] -- Being green doesn't mean waiting for efficient hardware. When every wasted CPU cycle counts is it time to re-evaluate efficient coding techniques? Read more »

Google to allow third party code in Gmail?

Brendon Chase [blogs:codemonkeybusiness] -- According to executives from the company, Google are preparing to open Gmail to developers outside the Googleplex labs. Read more »

iPhone Web development guide released

Brendon Chase [blogs:codemonkeybusiness] -- Apple has released it's Web development guide for iPhone. Is your Web application Safari compatible? Read more »

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