The elders always said that XML 1.0 was but one part of a foundational trio comprising XML Core (syntax), XML Stylesheets and XML Linking, but it didn't take long for things to spiral out of control ... It may be moving beyond 1.0, but -- for now -- don't rush toward the next generation of XML.
As Patricia Keefe writes in Oops! Ford and Oracles Mega-Software Project Crumbles, the bigger the project, the more likely it will fall apart before it’s done.
A review of Portfolio 7 and TierDeveloper 4.0 Enterprise Edition
DataDirect Connect for .NET's native managed database providers for Oracle, SQL Server, DB2, and Sybase improve data-access performance, reliability, and scalability.
A look at software tools and technologies on the market.
Sun has designed Java Studio Creator to be the Visual Basic of Java and J2EE Web development. It’s not there yet, but JSC is a major improvement over NetBeans, Eclipse, and even IntelliJ and JBuilder for quickly creating JSP applications that use JavaServer Faces.
The mortality rate of software vendors seems to suggest an investment banker’s strategy, but a better approach would be that of an insurance underwriter’s.
A look at software tools and technologies on the market.
Provide printing capabilities in your ASP.NET apps using server-side controls and JavaScript automation, or by using VS.NET add-in tools such as Crystal Reports.
Defining what a service is, is a waste of time. The technology that dominates defines the service.
Mike Gunderloy reviews CodeLogic for C# 2.0 and SQL Server 2005 Express Edition Beta 2
Otellini cites Moore’s Law for rapidly growing volumes of business data requiring more and more chips to store and process, and more and more PCs, notebooks, and handhelds to network and access.
Runaway spreadsheets and desktop databases wreak havoc on organizations and it’s a problem that’s largely ignored.
Browsersoft’s eQ! Foundation is a solid product that is easy to set up and use. Its ability to script business logic makes it a great tool for inexperienced Java developers.
Supermodels aim to capture all data the organization manages, but like supermodels in fashion, they may be expensive to maintain.
The new editor-in-chief of ADT outlines his plans for the magazine.
“Human Aspects of Software Engineering” succeeds as a textbook, but it is less useful to application developers and software development managers hoping to gain some insight into the human aspects of software development.
The story of the technology business has always been about moving up the stack. The story’s tenor changes with each new uptick, lately BPM. BizTalk Server, Microsoft’s play in this area, continues to bear watching.
Creating a system to gather, store and analyze critical data has long been considered a panacea for most corporate departments, but implementing effective systems is becoming more and more difficult.
Mike Gunderloy reviews ReSharper 1.0.1 and Pivia Performance Suite 4.0