Clever PHP performance tip
Updated: 2009-08-31 14:51:17
If you're running a tight loop with a lot of iterations, this PHP tip can give you enough extra performance to justify the non-standard coding.
Programming news: Delphi 2010, RAD Studio 2010, mixins in JavaFX 1.2
Updated: 2009-08-31 11:03:47Read about Rally putting ALM in the cloud, Microsoft enabling ADO.NET Data Services from PHP, and more.
Making the case for dynamic languages
Updated: 2009-08-29 05:54:29Justin James presents reasons why developers should consider using dynamic languages. He also discusses how these languages trip up some developers.
Learn the key differences between open source licenses
Updated: 2009-08-27 19:40:47On Monday, August 31st, there will be an online discussion regarding licensing, hosted by the Free and Open Source Learning Centre.
What is your preferred approach to learning programming skills?
Updated: 2009-08-26 07:33:58When learning programming skills, Justin James prefers reading as his medium of choice. Take this poll to let us know your favorite approach for picking up new skills.
Essential LINQ covers all the basics
Updated: 2009-08-24 21:14:06Justin James says Essential LINQ is well written and suggests anyone who is still learning about LINQ read it. Check out his complete book review.
Programming news: Patches for ColdFusion and JRun, free C# 3.0 ebook
Updated: 2009-08-24 12:52:28Get highlights about programming stories, which include SpringSource's Java cloud offering, Firefox 3.5 breaks the .NET Framework Assistant plug-in, Red Gate's free C# 3.0 ebook, and more.
OutSystems releases a free version of its Agile Platform
Updated: 2009-08-24 11:29:26OutSystems has introduced a new, free version of its Agile Platform. The Community Edition is a feature complete version of the platform with a few usage restrictions.
Three ways to gain programming experience
Updated: 2009-08-20 08:20:18Justin James offers advice to a reader who needs experience but can't find work because he has very little on-the-job experience. Check out these recommendations for picking up programming experience -- sometimes even without having a job in the field.