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Q&A

IBM data methodologist Janet Perna takes a look at databases and beyond.

Application servers come into focus

They are at the hub of multi-tier computing, but their definition is still a little muddy.

AntiPatterns

All-star object-oriented developers teamed up to write a book that zeroes-in on things that kill projects. It's a deep subject -- but one worth digging into.

Tooling up for Components

Given a choice, firms would rather buy software than develop it. But are today's component-based development tools making internal development more competitive?

UML gains ground

What are people using the Unified Modeling Language for? How much of the language is being used? It seems UML is progressing, but subsets are still the order of the day.

Testing SAP apps is key in implementation process

Developers can offload some work by taking the packaged route, but up-front testing becomes a greater mandate..