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Microsoft wants Web designers to use content tagging
Microsoft is urging Web designers to take more responsibility for content filtering, after forming a partnership with ICRA (the Internet Content Rating Association). Read more »
JBoss looks to keep things simple with Seam
The new framework is for creating apps that conform to leading front- and back-end Java standards. Read more »
Borland gets personal with new tools
Borland's Core SDP suite has analyst, architect, developer and tester modules to help cater for different aspects of application development. Read more »
Microsoft gets hip to AJAX
Not to be left out of any development trends, Microsoft is working to simplify the job of building so-called AJAX applications, or Web applications with sophisticated graphics. Read more »
SAP tries to lure small firms from Oracle
Business applications maker SAP said Wednesday it has created another so-called safe-passage program designed to lure customers away from rival Oracle -- this time aiming it at small and midsize businesses. Read more »
Adobe's Macromedia deal to be probed
US antitrust regulators will take a closer look at the two graphics firms before deciding whether or not to allow their proposed merger to go ahead Read more »
AU government commissions open source procurement guide
The federal government has commissioned a sourcing guide designed to give departments and agencies an improved understanding of the procurement processes involved for open source software and solutions. Read more »
Oracle warms to Eclipse with open-source project
Oracle has proposed a project to the Eclipse open-source foundation to ease creation of high-end Java applications. Read more »
India to get a look at Windows code?
India may soon become the latest Asian country to gain access to the source code of Microsoft's Windows operating system. Read more »
Enerjy's CQ2 helps you brew a better batch of Java
A new framework allows developers and management alike to see the level of defects in code under development. Read more »
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Value-based approach to Web site design - Part 1
In the first of a three part series, Steve Baty gives his advice on how Web development teams can align site design with return on investment. Read more »
Value-based approach to Web site design - Part 2
Steve Baty continues his guide to helping Web developers answer business owners' demand to show a return on investment. Read more »
Value-based approach to Web site design - Part 3
Steve Baty rounds up his guide to helping Web developers answer business owners' demand to show return on investment. Read more »
Migrating Legacy Applications
Builder AU technical editor, David McAmis, takes a closer look at the steps you need to take to successfully migrate legacy applications. Read more »
Builder's JavaScript QuickStart Tool
Get a solid foundation in JavaScript in this download which includes explanations of common tasks, strengths, weaknesses, and the best uses for this powerful scripting language. Read more »
Caching ASP.NET pages
Want a faster ASP.NET application? Try this tutorial from Tony Patton that will show you how to cache your pages. Read more »
Designing for distant shores, part 2
In our final part in our series on selling software overseas, Angus Kidman identifies the business issues you'll need to address. Read more »
'Skip Intro': the Curse of Flash
Flash animations can either add useful features to your site, or drive visitors away before they've even seen what you're offering. Here's some usability tips when using Flash on your Web site. Read more »
Contribute to the Builder AU community
Have you ever thought, "I could do better than that" after reading an article on a developer Web site or in a magazine? If so, here's your chance to prove it. Read more »
Model-Driven Development today
Model Driven Design promises to cut development time, reduce bugs, and increase maintainability. Pipe dreams? Maybe not according to Matthew Overington. Read more »
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