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- XP success story: CodeFab develops for Noggin
- Extreme programming practices helped e-business development firm CodeFab tackle a complex project for Noggin. While XP breaks from traditional methods, the results in this case speak for themselves.Like a lot of shops, e-business development firm CodeFab wanted to find a better way to solve client problems and to improve long-term...
- Technical articles 2002-02-19
- A development shop turns to XP to take on the cost of change
- You've heard a lot of theory about the benefits of Extreme Programming. Now, find out what XP really has to offer, as the CTO of a New York City development firm discusses how his organization has put the processes to work.One of the biggest challenges facing software development teams today...
- Technical articles 2002-02-05
- XML for the World Wide Web is a sound guide to the basics
- Developers who need to get started with XML may find that this book by Peachpit Press is just the ticket. Part of the Visual QuickStart Guide series, the book is designed to give you a solid understanding of XML fundamentals.Many technical reference guides are so densely packed that finding the...
- Technical articles 2002-02-13
- Real-world tips for developers conducting performance reviews
- When evaluation time rolls around, team leaders often get tasked with reviewing other developers--sometimes at the last minute and without much guidance. These tips will help you deliver effective performance reviews even if the situation isn't ideal.You’ve been asked to assess the performance of other developers as part of an...
- Technical articles 2002-02-13
- The Accidental Project Manager can guide you through a tough transition
- Yesterday you were managing your code. Today you are managing a team. How do you make this big transition a smooth one? The Accidental Project Manager may be the survival guide you need.When I shifted from being a technical writer to a Web development and media services manager, the technology...
- Technical articles 2002-02-12
- TheServerSide.com is an energetic and well-tended site for Java developers
- With an active community and top-notch technical talent, TheServerSide.com wants to be your J2EE resource. Find out what the site has to offer and see if it's worth your valuable time.Recently, I spent some time—well, actually a lot of time—clicking through TheServerSide.com. The site's creator, The Middleware Company, describe it...
- Technical articles 2002-01-29
- Take your code on the road with J2ME
- As users demand more functionality on mobile devices, such as PDAs and cell phones, opportunities for development will be on the rise. Get an overview of J2ME, and see how it may play a role in development for mobile platforms.Increasingly, cell phone and PDA users are looking to have their...
- Technical articles 2001-12-06
- JavaSpaces: Distributed computing for the rest of us
- Ever wish you could tap all of that unused processing power of idle PCs? JavaSpaces could make that possible. Find out how JavaSpaces works and why multiple distributed processors might be easier than you think.Imagine the computing power you would have if you could link the processors of every computer...
- Technical articles 2001-12-11
- Jtest automates testing for your Java apps
- If the mere thought of having to perform tests on your Java code gives you a screaming headache, ParaSoft's Jtest may be just the thing to ease your pain. Learn more about this package and see if you think it has a place in your testing effort.Plenty of software could...
- Technical articles 2001-12-18
- Should you add UML in a Nutshell to your bookshelf?
- UML lets you capture, document, and communicate information about an application and its design, so it's an essential tool for modeling O-O systems. Find out what's covered in O'Reilly's UML in a Nutshell and see if it belongs in your library.UML in a Nutshell: A Desktop Quick Reference is not...
- Technical articles 2001-12-04
- Production metrics: What's being measured?
- It's as important to measure how well you are maintaining programs as it is to measure the development process. But the same metrics probably won't work for both. See what questions you should be asking about how your maintenance work is measured.One way that management gauges the progress and success...
- Technical articles 2001-11-07
- Working effectively with an offshore development center
- Just when you've perfected working with a group in the same building, part of your project is going to an offshore team. What sorts of challenges will you face? Here are some tips for establishing effective communications and ensuring project success.Recent trends in outsourcing development projects include the increased use...
- Technical articles 2001-11-13
- Master these advanced Java date concepts
- Understanding some of the more advanced concepts of Java date classes can be helpful when you need to internationalize your applications or when users span time zones. Here's an explanation of these concepts and a look at how to store dates in SQL format.If your Java application presents dates and...
- Technical articles 2001-10-23
- The metric system: Keeping it real
- You know you're good, but can you prove it? When it comes to development, you need to be sure the metrics used in your shop provide an accurate and balanced picture of what you do. Read these tips on making sure management knows your true batting average.In seasoned development shops,...
- Technical articles 2001-10-30
- Calculate, customize, and parse dates with Java Date and Calendar classes
- Manipulating date information is integral to many programming tasks. And with Java's Date and Calendar classes, you can create, format, and parse dates to your heart's content. Run through our examples and learn how to put these classes to work.Java Calendar, Date, and DateFormat classes comprise a basic, yet critical,...
- Technical articles 2001-10-08
- Thirteen survival tips for transitioning your application to production
- Developing an application is one thing but getting it into production is another. Here are some suggestions for making sure that all of the bases are covered--and that your nerves remain intact throughout the process.A recent poll of members indicated that more than 55 percent of the developers surveyed consider...
- Technical articles 2001-10-15
- Reap the benefits of mentoring other developers
- Some feel that knowledge is power and that you should keep it to yourself. Mentoring suggests the opposite. Discover some of the rewards of taking a new developer under your wing.If you’re considering a formal or informal mentoring arrangement with a junior developer, you may want to know what’s in...
- Technical articles 2001-09-21
- You're never too old to have a mentor
- Sure, you're an experienced developer, but that doesn't mean you still can't learn a few new tricks. Learn how to find a mentor who can help you expand your expertise and upgrade your skills.With your level of experience, you may have considered becoming someone’s mentor and sharing some of what...
- Technical articles 2001-09-26
- Watch for signs that your development project is out of balance
- An interdisciplinary team has its advantages, but it also creates a few unique problems. Get some tips on how to keep the development effort balanced and how to recognize when things start to take an unpleasant tilt.Any multidisciplinary development project can be tilted by one or more of its members....
- Technical articles 2001-09-13
- Ten tips for helping your tech writer deliver good help
- Even if you're lucky enough to have a technical writer on your team to assist in the development of your application's help system, you're still not off the hook. Here are 10 things you can do to help the tech writer help you.A programmer can do plenty to facilitate development...
- Technical articles 2001-08-14
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