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Number crunching: Why you should never, ever, EVER use linked-list in your code again

Thu, 24 May 2012 20:00:15 -0400

Most programming resources are wrong when comparing linked-list to vector. Here you can read and understand how they are wrong and why linked-list is mostly to be avoided.
Category: C++

Two Ways to Realise the Composite Pattern in C++ and Qt

Thu, 24 May 2012 20:00:14 -0400

In this article I show the Object-Oriented Implementation of tree by using Composite Design Pattern C and Qt Framework. I will also explain why we do not use although you can in Qt the standard design of Composite Pattern as described in GoF.
Category: C++

Article :: Choosing Between References and Pointers in C++

Thu, 24 May 2012 12:00:02 -0400

Pointers have always been among the favorite subjects of C and C programmers. The introduction of reference types to the C language raises a series of questions How are references similar or different from pointers How are they implemented And how do they replace pointers altogether in the modern crop of languages Java C and VB.NET Also can you reduce pointer usage in C Brian Overl
Category: DB2

Article :: Testing the Big Picture on Agile Teams

Wed, 23 May 2012 20:00:04 -0400

One of the biggest problems on many agile teams is forgetting the real business value of the feature they are developing. Even with all the testing done for each story the team may deliver a feature that has outstanding issues or does not meet the customer s expectations. This article covers how to balance the fast feedback of working in small increments and iterations with ensuring that the ove
Category: SAP R/3

Article :: Getting Started with Android App Development for the Kindle Fire

Mon, 21 May 2012 08:00:03 -0400

Shane Conder and Lauren Darcey explain the Eclipse development environment show you how to create your first Android project review and compile working Android code and run your newly created Android application on the Android emulator as well as on a real Kindle Fire.
Category: Rational Unified Process

Article :: Marketing in the Round: Develop an Integrated Marketing Campaign in the Digital Era

Fri, 18 May 2012 00:00:04 -0400

This chapter explains how and why marketing serves as the hub in the round of communication disciplines how to break down the silos how to get senior leadership involved and how to develop the marketing round team and get your vision goals and dashboard ready.
Category: Security

Article :: Choosing the Right Algorithm in C++

Fri, 18 May 2012 00:00:04 -0400

To write the best programs use the best techniques. Microsoft veteran and successful author Brian Overland author of a Without Fear A Guide That Makes You Feel Smart 2nd Edition< a> considers recursion iteration randomization and data-handling and how these can help or hurt the efficiency of your programs.
Category: Security

Article :: CCNP Security Firewall 642-618 Quick Reference: Basic Connectivity and Device Management

Fri, 18 May 2012 00:00:04 -0400

This section starts to examine the configuration of the Cisco ASA and covers the fundamentals for providing basic connectivity and device management. This section covers basic command-line interface CLI configuration but mainly focuses on configuring the ASA through the graphical Adaptive Security Device Manager ASDM .
Category: Security

Article :: Social Media in Litigation and E-Discovery: Risks and Rewards

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:03 -0400

This chapter discusses the growing use of social media in the courtroom and the steps companies need to take to properly discover preserve and authenticate such evidence.
Category: Design Patterns

Article :: Planning and Designing 802.11 Wireless Technologies

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:03 -0400

On top of normal networking issues WLAN adds a couple of new challenges such as Layer 1 radio frequency RF issues; a set of L2 protocols such as IEEE 802.11; and the need for agencies to regulate the use of this shared medium as the authors explain in this excerpt from their book CCIE Wireless Exam 350-050 Quick Reference.
Category: Design Patterns

How does it work in C#? - Part 3 (C# Linq in detail)

Tue, 15 May 2012 08:00:08 -0400

Language Integrated Query LINQ is a Microsoft .NET Framework component that works as a communicator between the objects and the data. This article will explore the different extension methods used in the LINQ using C and IL code to discuss..
Category: Microsoft.NET

RenderBody, RenderPage and RenderSection methods in MVC 3

Tue, 15 May 2012 08:00:08 -0400

In this article we will learn about the three methods of MVC 3 and those are RenderBody RenderPage and RenderSection. We will learn by the following topics RenderBody What is RenderBody How RenderBodyworks RenderBody Example RenderPage What is RenderPage How RenderPageworks RenderPage Example
Category: Microsoft.NET

Building a Mixed-Mode Sampling Profiler

Tue, 15 May 2012 08:00:07 -0400

Walking a native and a managed callstack is fairly easy. Walking a mixed-mode callstack is much much harder. Existing documentation is truly minimal. I hope this article and its sample profiler can shed some light in this area.
Category: Microsoft.NET

Dreamweaver CS6: Creating smooth changes with the CSS Transitions panel

Tue, 15 May 2012 00:00:15 -0400

Learn how to use the CSS Transitions panel to rotate and scale images when you mouse over them and the new options for images in the Property inspector.
Category: Dreamweaver

Article :: Profile of Spain from a Search Engine Marketing Perspective

Mon, 14 May 2012 12:00:14 -0400

This chapter provides a look at one international market Spain from the perspective of relevant search and demographic information important to marketers.
Category: Requirements

Article :: Seven Ways to Find Software Defects Before They Hit Production

Fri, 11 May 2012 12:00:08 -0400

If ever been surprised by a bug that seemed obvious in hindsight you may be curious where test ideas originate and how to generate more of them. Matt Heusser walks through a half-dozen ideas to kickstart or reinvigorate your software testing.
Category: Visual Basic .NET

Creating your first Flash Professional CS6 document

Fri, 11 May 2012 08:00:03 -0400

Never used Flash before Follow these simple steps to create a FLA file add a simple animation and publish your work in Flash Professional.< img
Category: Flash

Flash Professional glossary (A?Z)

Fri, 11 May 2012 08:00:03 -0400

If you are new to Flash Professional and looking for explanations of basic terms common tasks and key concepts check out this A Z guide to all things related to Flash.< img
Category: Flash

Sprite sheet workflow in Flash Professional CS6

Fri, 11 May 2012 08:00:03 -0400

p> p> p the capabilities of sprite sheets to optimize the performance of your animations in the latest version of Flash. 4 49 p> p> p> img
Category: Flash

CrashRptEx - An Extension to the CrashRpt Crash Reporting System

Fri, 11 May 2012 04:00:09 -0400

How to use CrashRptEx to avoid some of the pitfalls of crash reporting in MFC apps or if you want the ability to continue your application after a crash
Category: C++