Historically, developers worked to open systems to more users; today, security and vigilance top corporate software efforts.
Increasingly, the barriers between development and data are blurring, and the designer often acts as the focal point of communication between the two camps. Useful tools are only part of the equation when pursuing success.
Despite confusion about its definition, BPM is a vital piece in the effort to optimize the execution of business strategy.
Our expert urges developers to improve the design of XML documents; readability and consistency will help developers to code, debug and follow data created by others.
Simon Yates, senior analyst at Forrester Research, summarizes some of the features of Longhorn.
Managers are gaining an edge in the effort to implement development processes. Can SCM cut development costs?
Companies start looking for more from data warehouses; more timely data seen as improving operational decisions.
Compuware OptimalJ 3.1 allows users flexibility in deployment, selection of appropriate technologies and scalability. The vendor is well positioned to plug new and evolving technologies into the tool as they emerge, allowing developers to reuse models and re-target their app for this new technology.
This shareware text editor is just the ticket for small jobs. Now it sports a flexible macro language and a nice find and replace in files capability.
Microsoft's initial foray into Web reporting from SQL Server is a credible entrant in the market.
Lowered pricing and new features make this solid source code control system a real winner.
Review offers truly spiffy middleware technology, piping data between spreadsheets, browsers, and other applications with near-perfect transparency.
In the inaugural column of this series, Greg Robinson muses about his love of code and his history in the field.
This commercial unit-testing tool for .NET applications is far ahead of the free alternatives in several critical areas.
A rare combination of open source and ASP code, this application provides a good starter intranet for the small service firm.
Merant offers a rebranded suite of integrated tools, descending from the well-known PVCS tools.
Want to bring your left brain and right brain together in the same room? This add-in for MindJet's MindManager turns your brainstorming diagrams into Gantt charts with live updates.
The fast-rising operating system continues to attract vendor interest. Tools to improve management capabilities are coming on line.
Combining the flexibility of a wiki with the desktop orientation of Notepad, wikidPad offers an ideal way to organize all of your miscellaneous scraps of information.