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Microsoft gives developers a glimpse of Avalon

Although the next version of Windows is still about two years from release, Microsoft has offered developers an early look at the new graphics engine that will accompany it. 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 »

Salesforce.com forges closer links with Office

The hosted CRM software firm has launched a programme to entice Microsoft Office developers to write applications that tap into data stored in its applications. Read more »

Macromedia opens labs to developers

Macromedia this week launched a new Web site to give developers access to their early alpha software and works in process. Read more »

Longhorn developer preview due in April

Microsoft plans in April to offer you an updated test version of Longhorn, along with more details on what's in store with the next major update to Windows. Read more »

Kiwi developer outshines Aussies

A New Zealand development team has come out on top in a trans-tasman tussle for developing the best mobile application in a recent competition. Read more »

Nokia pushing mobile development at Eclipse

The mobile phone manufacturer is hoping to attract more developers through its involvement in the open source tools project. Read more »

NetBeans 5.0 nears completion

The NetBeans open source project made a release candidate for the NetBeans 5 Java development tool available earlier this month and said that the final version is due later in January. Read more »

Zend seeks to broaden PHP appeal

Zend Technologies on Monday expanded its partner network in an effort to broaden the appeal of its PHP-based development tools. Read more »

Sun readies tools line for Solaris 10

Sun Microsystems has updated its development tools in preparation for the release later this year of Solaris 10, a major upgrade to its Unix operating system. Read more »

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Mobile development in Australia--Part 3

In the final part in this series, Builder AU wraps up with advice for developers wanting to take their mobile applications to market. Read more »

Games development: a real career choice?

The recent spotlight on poor working conditions in the games industry has an all too familiar ring to it for local games developers. Read more »

Review: Total .NET Developer Suite

Properly managing code production can make an application project. Total .NET Developer Suite is a third-party add-in for Visual Studio .NET that can give you an edge when it comes to creating reusable code. Read more »

Mobile development in Australia--Part 2

In the second part of our series on mobile development in Australia, Builder AU investigates the skills required and key technical considerations for a succesful mobile deployment. Read more »

Mobile development in Australia--Part 1

In the first of a three-part series on mobile development in Australia, Simon Sharwood explores the real market opportunities for mobile applications. Read more »

Reap the benefits of design patterns

Proper use of design patterns in software development allows you to increase the efficiency of the coding process. Apply design patterns in your next project and reap the benefits. Read more »

Disruptions in the software fabric

COMMENTARY -- According to a recent Gartner report, companies such as Oracle, SAP and Microsoft need to deliver more modular, bite-sized chunks of functionality, which would allow customers to update systems with more flexibility and speed. It's not exactly a new revelation. Read more »

Skills shortage: A thing of the past?

It's official. Read more »

Locate errors in your JavaScript code

When you debug JavaScript, you don't have the luxury of the powerful tools available in other development environments. Fortunately, you can fall back on some alternative techniques to locate problems in your code. Read more »

Tech.Ed Australia 2003

Microsoft's Tech.ED 2003 technical conference runs in Brisbane this year from August 10-13. Builder AU will cover the event live in this special report. Read more »

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