Protools' blog

Code Beautifier And Formatter

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 16 Jul 2007 02:47:00 +0000

Well-documented and readable source code is essential for every collaborative project. Logically structured, well organized and nicely formatted, the code can speed up the bug hunting and help to keep the code clean, minimal and still functional. These aspects are particularly important if the code is being developed by a group of developers: in this context a common scheme for source code presentation is necessary. You don’t have to do everything by hand; in fact, there are many tools which can save a lot of time - for you and your co-workers.

The top 10 dead (or dying) computer skills

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 22 Jun 2007 01:59:00 +0000

Are your skills in need of upgrading?

Douglas Crockford - The Javascript Programming Language

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 23 May 2007 11:03:00 +0000

Video lessons about the Javascript language.

The Nuts and Bolts of PowerPC Assembly Language

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 04 Apr 2007 12:30:00 +0000

The POWER5 processor is a 64-bit workhorse used in a variety of settings. Starting with this introduction to assembly language concepts and the PowerPC instruction set, this series of articles introduces assembly language in general and specifically for the POWER5. Read more for links to all the parts in the series.

Those Who Can, Code; Those Who Can't, Architect

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 11 Mar 2007 12:12:00 +0000

"Architects seem invincible to failure and rise within the ranks of their organizations"

With Scheme would he have done better?

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 06 Mar 2007 22:58:00 +0000

Funny illustrations on how to resolve a problem. Check the ASM solution for sure.

Google Web Toolkit now open sourced

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 01 Jan 2007 16:57:00 +0000

The new version of GWT has been open sourced with Apache License 2.0.

.NET Framework 3.0 final has been released

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 21 Nov 2006 20:10:00 +0000

The .NET Framework 3.0 has officially been released! You can download the .NET Framework 3.0 components here.

Sometimes less is more

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 05 Nov 2006 21:11:00 +0000

A comprehensive comparison between Java and Ruby by code examples.

API directory

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 05 Nov 2006 18:26:00 +0000

ProgrammableWeb is where you can keep-up with the latest mashups, what's new and interesting with Web 2.0 APIs, and the Web as Platform in general. Currently covering 310 APIs and mashups.

Deconstructing .NET 3.0

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 15 Oct 2006 08:22:00 +0000

Matthew David introduces the new .NET 3.0 Framework, comparing it to previous releases and pointing out the fancy new features we can look forward to using.

New Google CodeSearch and keygens

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 08 Oct 2006 18:37:00 +0000

ust by searching for "keygen", "serial", "name", and some well known cracker groups you can come by the keygen sources (how serial numbers are generated) to some very popular programs. I found WinZip, Photoshop, mIRC, and a few others.

Comprehensive guide to .htaccess

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 24 Sep 2006 16:35:00 +0000

I am sure that most of you have heard of htaccess, if just vaguely, and that you may think you have a fair idea of what can be done with an htaccess file. You are more than likely mistaken about that, however. Regardless, even if you have never heard of htaccess and what it can do for you, the intention of this tutorial is to get you two moving along nicely together.

Learning Ruby: A Complete Guide

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 24 Sep 2006 16:30:00 +0000

A free, web-based course to Learn Ruby along with a live instructor.

Free textbook - Algorithms

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 18 Sep 2006 09:46:00 +0000

This book tells the story of the other intellectual enterprise that is crucially fueling the computer revolution: ef cient algorithms. It is a fascinating story.

Everything You Need To Know About Registration Systems

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 17 Sep 2006 14:40:00 +0000

One of the most common questions asked on the Business of Software board by a new aspiring uISV is “How do I protect my software?” This post is meant to be a comprehensive answer to that question, so folks can point to it and say “Alright, now get out of my hair!”. Kidding, kidding, we were all there once.

IntelliJ IDEA 2006 Plugin Competition

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 04 Sep 2006 15:45:00 +0000

Announcing the first ever IntelliJ IDEA Plugin Competition with cash and software prizes valued at over $25,000. If you've been thinking about writing a plugin for IntelliJ IDEA (or even if you haven't) here's a stellar opportunity to hone you skills, extend the capabilities of your favorite Java IDE, and maybe walk away a few thousand dollars richer!

Becoming an Enterprise Java Developer

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 23 Aug 2006 12:33:00 +0000

This article has outlined a roadmap that you can follow to become an Enterprise Java architect. In retrospect, the reason that Enterprise Java architects demand a high salary is because they are required to know a whole lot of information! The reading list and topics that I outlined for you could easily take you a year or more of dedicated study to accomplish. It is probably one of the most difficult positions to grow into, but it is also one of the most rewarding.

Phalanger - PHP for .NET Framework

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 20 Aug 2006 23:36:00 +0000

Phalanger is a new PHP implementation introducing the PHP language into the family of compiled .NET languages. It provides PHP applications an execution environment that is fast and extremely compatible with the vast array of existing PHP code. Phalanger maintains the way how PHP web applications are developed and deployed so that the user need not to learn and use the ASP.NET style of web development. Therefore, the migration from PHP interpreter to Phalanger is an easy and straightforward process.

Free e-book: Version Control with Subversion

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 19 Aug 2006 16:40:00 +0000

Subversion is a relatively new version control system designed to be the successor to CVS. The designers set out to win the hearts of CVS users in two ways: by creating an open-source system with a design (and “look and feel”) similar to CVS, and by attempting to fix most of CVS's noticeable flaws.

50'000€ Prize for Compressing Human Knowledge

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 15 Aug 2006 12:01:00 +0000

Being able to compress well is closely related to intelligence as explained below. While intelligence is a slippery concept, file sizes are hard numbers. Wikipedia is an extensive snapshot of Human Knowledge. If you can compress the first 100MB of Wikipedia better than your predecessors, you(r compressor) likely has to be smart(er). The intention of this prize is to encourage development of intelligent compressors/programs.

Borland Turbos are back

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 08 Aug 2006 18:17:00 +0000

In 1983, Borland revolutionized software development with one of the first PC development environments, Turbo Pascal®, which helped make the commercial development of PC applications possible. The new products revive the popular Turbo brand and provide users with a simple but powerful development environment that combines quick and easy learning with rapid productivity gains.

Ruby on Rails will ship with Leopard

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 08 Aug 2006 18:13:00 +0000

It’s finally official: Ruby on Rails will ship with the next version of OS X (see “Internet and Web”). Both server and client (on the developer DVD).

First week @ Microsoft

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 07 Aug 2006 07:25:00 +0000

The recently acquired by Microsoft, Sysinternals guy Mark Russinovich story about first week in Microsoft.

C++ Language Tutorial

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 01 Aug 2006 08:34:00 +0000

These tutorials explain the C++ language from its basics up to the newest features of ANSI-C++, including basic concepts such as arrays or classes and advanced concepts such as polymorphism or templates. The tutorial is oriented in a practical way, with working example programs in all sections to start practicing each lesson right away.