Columns: Dev How-To and Advice


What's next for app servers?

There have been periods when experts called for replacing all things technology, but for the most part, managers recognize that maintaining and updating legacy systems is vital to corporate success.

Looks at IBM Rational XDE Developer .NET Edition v2003.06 and Compuware DriverStudio

Mike Gunderloy reviews IBM Rational XDE Developer .NET Edition v2003.06 and DriverStudio 3.0

RFID on the march

How does RFID stack up? It is classic new-technology riddle. In the spheres of supply-chain and logistics software, it is now a matter of constant discussion.

Objects. Encapsulation. XML?

The partnership between XML and OO will be successful if XML finally gets OO programmers to accept declarative approaches to programming.

From the Editor: Java vs. Microsoft, act II

Are IT development organizations ready to start building simpler, low-end Java applications for multiple platforms rather than using the Microsoft tools for just Windows?

Viva la Pramati differenza

Pramati Server Version 3.5 provides high performance at a low cost, with features that allow users to run apps already deployed on Apache HTTP Server, Tomcat and WebLogic Server.

Why Web services aren't just a rerun

SOA may or may not bring about a reuse nirvana. But whatever happens, Web services certainly will allow much better connections between apps.

Book review: Software Fortresses

The software fortress architecture consists of a series of self-contained, mutually suspicious, marginally cooperating software fortresses interacting through carefully crafted and meticulously managed treaty relationships.

Revenge of the monolith

Q&A with Dale Vecchio of Gartner Inc. on the resurgence of mainframes.

SCM uplifted: Q&A with David Martin of MKS

Software configuration management (SCM) is about to emerge from the shadows cast by supercool, hyperbole-laden IDEs.

Review: 'Next Generation Application Integration'

Application integration is a complex process. You must master not only the technologies involved, but develop a strategy that will take into account your business processes and business goals.

A review of DevPartner Studio 7.1 and InstallShield DevStudio 9

Mike Gunderloy reviews DevPartner Studio 7.1 and InstallShield DevStudio 9

Product Briefs

A look at software tools and technologies on the market.

On track for integration

Grand unification efforts have historically fallen short because they were too rigid, but SOA shows flexibility and promise for integration.

Facts up! Teach your team to use BI

Even the most perfect BI system will flop unless project managers overcome individual and organizational resistance to change.

Will dev gain at IT’s expense?

You must apply software more carefully to justify new project expenditures these days. Most new expenses will have to be offset by savings elsewhere.

A new look for ADT

Editor-in-Chief Mike Bucken unveils ADT’s new look, which is designed to improve readability and better underscore the magazine’s efforts to provide ever-improving insight into and in-depth coverage of subjects of vital importance to managers responsible for IT development operations.

Guest Column: Application development in a services-based world

As we move toward a world in which functionality takes the form of services distributed across networks and the dynamic assembly of applications, development organizations find themselves facing new challenges.

Notes on the Grid: It’s a network problem

Editor-at-Large Jack Vaughan shares his thoughts on grid and network computing.

.NET and Beyond: The big bet

Succeeding with Web services depends on winning the big bet we’re placing on this multi-part security scheme.