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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 »
Building quality code, not testing for quality
Involve quality in the entire application development process, instead of concentrating on it only from the software debugging stage, industry watchers have urged companies. Read more »
Key bugs in core Linux code squashed
Serious bugs in the latest Linux kernel have been fixed, a sign that the open-source OS is maturing. Read more »
Mozilla: Firefox licence in Ubuntu was a 'giant error'
Mozilla, the organisation behind the Firefox web browser, has admitted it made a mistake by including an end-user licence agreement in a Firefox beta used in the Intrepid Ibex version of Ubuntu. Read more »
Symantec: Sorry, Flash Player attack not a zero day
After suspecting a zero day exploit was being used to attack the latest version of Flash Player (9.0.124.0), Symantec says the call was a mistake - it was an older version, 9.0.115.0 and prior. Read more »
LAMP lights way on open source security
The most popular open-source software is also the most free of bugs, according to the first results of a U.S. government-sponsored effort to help make such software as secure as possible. Read more »
Google modernises Web software tool
Google plans to release later this week a near-final version of the Google Web Toolkit 1.5, software designed to ease the onerous parts of writing sophisticated Web-based software.
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Since taking over the Windows development reins from Jim Allchin, Steven Sinofsky has chosen to keep silent about new products, but now in an exclusive interview, he spills the beans on Windows 7. Read more »
Flaw found in Office encryption
Snoopers could decode password-protected files in Microsoft programs, a security researcher warns. Read more »
Researcher denies Slammer worm accountability
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Avoid these six common development mistakes
Both rookie and veteran developers often have misconceptions about their work that can hamper the progress of an entire project. We explain why you should be on the lookout for these common mistakes. Read more »
Avoid these Java threading gotchas
Writing multithreaded applications in Java can trip up beginner and intermediate programmers alike. Before you tie yourself in a knot, learn how to sidestep these common threading mistakes. Read more »
Should you hire the COBOL guy?
Hiring a programmer from the COBOL days can bring a valuable asset to your shop, both in terms of hands-on development and in intangibles. Read more »
Learn from young guns
It's the manager's job to map the team's strengths and weaknesses into a smooth picture, not do it all yourself. Read more »
Leave management for a nuts and bolts job?
An ex-CIO made a decision to take a more hands-on role and got back into technical work. Here's how the decision affected his career. 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 »
Ten commandments for the security-conscious programmer
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Validate your data in C++
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Don't sweat C# type conversions
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The Developer Manifesto
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On Club Builder this week: how NASA plans to get the Internet into space, Jerry Yang is out the door at Yahoo and Brendan Eich discusses javascript engine competition.