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December 03, 2008 03 Dec'08
Java application frameworks come to .NET

Third-party application frameworks have been popular in the Java world for years, but several projects are now trying to bring those tools to .NET. Frameworks like Spring for .NET are introducing developers to concepts like aspect-oriented ...
October 09, 2000 09 Oct'00
Book Review: Beginning Visual Basic 6 Database Programming

All Wrox Press beginning series books share a common goal; they "aim to take you from the basement to the penthouse suite as quickly and easily as possible." Quite a task, but by...

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HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol)

HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol) is the set of rules for transferring files, such as text, graphic images, sound, video, and other multimedia files, on the World Wide Web. Continue Reading
static IP address

A static IP address is a 32 bit number that is assigned to a computer to be its address on the internet. Continue Reading
browser

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Windows Server certifications retirement plan a blow to admins

This latest decision by Microsoft to drop the MCSA, MCSD and MCSE certifications is another step to push customers toward the cloud, but it's not an option for many in IT. Continue Reading
How are front-end development and back-end development different?

In terms of a consumer-facing website, how do developers distinguish between front-end development and back-end tasks? Continue Reading

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3 ways Steeltoe opens the door to microservices in .NET

The .NET framework doesn't leap to mind in a conversation about microservices development, but an open source project called Steeltoe could change that. Continue Reading
ASP.NET Ajax tutorial

This reference introduces developers to Microsoft's ASP.NET Ajax framework with a plethora of tips, tutorials and webcasts. Continue Reading
Silverlight tutorial

Silverlight is Microsoft's framework for building browser- and platform-agnostic Web apps. This resource will help developers see what Silverlight can do for them. Continue Reading

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Where can I find Visual Basic 6.0 DataEnvironment code samples?

Get information on the best places to find Visual Basic DataEnvironment 6.0 code samples. Continue Reading
When is it time to get out of tech?

Where do people with tech skills go when they want to leave the tech industry? Continue Reading
Building a typed dataset in Visual Studio

A procedure for building a typed dataset in Visual Studio. Continue Reading