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Microsoft co-operation working well: Samba author

Co-operation between Microsoft and the developers of the open source Samba protocol is going much better since a landmark settlement in December, according to the software's original developer. Read more »

IBM buys developer BuildForge

The maker of audit software for developers has been brought in-house by IBM to strengthen its 'ecosystem' of open source developers. Read more »

AFP seeks programmers to uphold the rule of SAP

The Australian Federal Police is seeking a provider for advanced developments to its SAP system, and only thoroughly law-abiding programmers need apply. Read more »

NZ Ministry of Justice: We want open source

The New Zealand Ministry for Justice believes that open source software is a more stable, supportable, and cost-effective choice compared to proprietary solutions. Read more »

Open source developers: protect yourself or face the music

In the wake of the ongoing SCO lawsuit, open source developers must take steps to ensure they don't become the victims of further legal action. Read more »

Microsoft releases Office developer tools

Microsoft have released a set of developer tools for building software and services that tap into the new version of Office. Read more »

PayPal launches developer Integration Center

PayPal focuses on integration with the launch of new resources for developers. Read more »

Gates: Office 2007 will enable a new class of application

Developers will be able to create collaborative applications based on Office products, which Bill Gates claims will make them easier and more familiar for end users. Read more »

Microsoft launches long-awaited updates

After a number of delays, Microsoft on Monday launched long-awaited updates to its flagship database programs and developer tools. Read more »

New Windows file system enters testing

Microsoft surprised developers on Monday by releasing a test version of a new Windows file system. Read more »

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Developing documentation without a tech writer

In a perfect world, every development team has one or more technical writers working alongside them to ensure quality documentation is available for their product. Read more »

Functional vs. design in documentation

People often confuse the purpose and role of functional specifications and design documents. Design and function should never meet in a document. Read more »

Speeding up code documentation

Documentation is a crucial part of a software project. See how the Javadoc tool can help you to create and maintain in-sync developer documentation. Read more »

Generate development documentation with the inclusion by reference method

One technique for generating software development documentation which deserves more attention is the idea of including documentation by reference. Read more »

Gain speed and improve efficiency in your Javadoc development

See how the Javadoc tool can help you to create and maintain in-sync developer documentation. Read more »

Microsoft not yet open for business

The most impressive aspect of Microsoft's statement on Thursday in favour of caring and sharing wasn't in anything the company said. It was the speed at which the world, or that part of it not in a commercial relationship with Microsoft, digested the information and replied: Heard it before. Not good enough. Read more »

How to thrive as a developer among non-developers

If you're a lone wolf developer, keeping your career and skills fresh can be a struggle. Here are some strategies for meeting this challenge. Read more »

Developer Spotlight: Jakob Nielsen

Builder AU recently caught up with usability guru Jakob Nielsen to talk about the Web, open source software, the future of 3D interfaces and mobile devices. Read more »

The future of software development in the US?

In 10 years, will most corporate software development be completed outside the United States? Two veteran developers explore this question and consider other possible industry trends. Read more »

Using Agile Software Development, part three

In our final article for this series, we see how the development team interacts with the customer, and how to get them involved in the process. Read more »

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If only every project ended this way...

David McAmis [blogs:theneteffect] -- Today the birds are singing, the sun is shining and I am just putting the wraps on a .NET application I have been working on for the past 4 months. 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 »

Samba gets an inside look at Microsoft documentation

Staff [blogs:syslog] -- A complicated third-party arrangement means that the open-source Samba project will be able to make use of proprietary documents describing Microsoft file-sharing software. Read more »

Firefox 3.1 Alpha 2 developer features

Lana Kovacevic [blogs:webanatomy] -- The latest Firefox alpha release -- 3.1 alpha 2 is more significant for developers than end-users. Read more »

Creating Web apps at iPhone Developer Camp

Staff [blogs:syslog] -- "Apple is not ready to have a developer community yet ... you have to be on the Apple happy list to be a developer," Christopher Allen said. "There has always been this tension with Apple and the developers' community." Read more »

Flash vs. Silverlight

Staff [blogs:syslog] -- In this week's Roundup we take a look at the latest versions of Flash and Silverlight, Windows 7 and what's new in the world of open source. Read more »

.NET looks to REST

Chris Duckett [blogs:betaliving] -- With news that REST will play a big part in the next version of the .NET Framework, it is timely to take a look at ADO.NET. Read more »

Ubuntu gets jaunty

Staff [blogs:syslog] -- This week's Roundup looks at Ubuntu's new Jaunty Jackalope, new rules of virtualisation, the world of browsers and more. Read more »

What's new in Dreamweaver CS4?

Lana Kovacevic [blogs:webanatomy] -- Let's look at some of the new features we can expect to see in Dreamweaver CS4. Read more »

How to Lifestream with WordPress

Brendon Chase [blogs:codemonkeybusiness] -- Lifestreaming is the act of collecting and publishing all of your social networking activities in one stream. Here's the easy way to get started using your own install of WordPress. Read more »

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