A Simple Clustered Task Distribution System
This article will introduce the basic concepts of JGroups and then implement a task distribution system (on top of JGroups), where tasks can be placed... more »
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Java/.NET Interoperability
We use different concepts than typical XML based interop solutions by providing a seamless default mapping between Java, .NET and C++ objects. We have... more »
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45+ Sources and Sets of Photoshop Custom Shapes
For web designers, working with custom shapes in Photoshop can be a big time-saver. While free brushes get a lot of attention, custom shapes probably... more »
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Demotivating a (Good) Programmer
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Let’s say you are a boss of some developers. And you’ve got this one guy who is way too motivated. He is making everyone else look bad. You want to... more »
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The Java SE 6 Deque
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I feel a little disappointment when I occasionally hear fellow Java developers make statements like this: "Java 6 doesn't really provide all that... more »
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Free Spring.org
If you are here, you are no doubt aware of the new SpringSource maintenance policy. While we respect their decision to value their time and to control... more »
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No OOXML, Norwegians leave their Standards Body in protest.
13 members of the TC in Norway has left their Standards Body in protest. They say that the Standards Body has lost its credibility in the IT area.... more »
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Programming Syntax Brain Teasers
This is a collection of 4 programming brain teasers in C and Java. Some require a sudden flash of insight or knowledge of good coding style to solve,... more »
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MVEL 2.0 Beta 1: Expression Language for Java-Based Applications
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I am pleased to announce the release of the first public beta of MVEL 2.0, after nearly a year of work. MVEL 2.0 is a significantly improved in terms... more »
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Client-Side Javascript
Today I have decided to give you some insight into client-side programming instead of server-side. Frankly, I do the majority of my work on the server... more »
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Caching the Hot Stuff with Terracotta
Since one of the requirements of this web app is that we support 40,000 concurrent users, we thought we’d better cache the hottest exams (using... more »
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Terracotta 2.7 is out!
Terracotta 2.7 went out last week so grab it while it’s hot. Terracotta is the open source Java clustering solution that allows you to cluster your... more »
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User Experience is ALL that Matters
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I'm in the market for a new phone and I've been considering getting an iPhone 3G to replace my AT&T Tilt (aka HTC Kaiser). The Tilt is a great PDA... more »
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MooTools Link Fading
We all know that we can set a different link color (among other properties) on the hover event, but why not show a little bit more dynamism by making... more »
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JobServer 2.0.14 with Ext GWT support
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The latest release of JobServer 2.0 now provides support for Ext GWT - build your SOA applets and jobs using the full power of GWT 1.5 and Ext GWT.
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JLoader PHP Class
So here is one very simple php class. In past it has proven to be very useful in cases where you need to load multiple javascript files or on large... more »
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What did we pay for C++ Runtime Polymorphism: Part II
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It seems that there is some misunderstanding about my previous post. The purpose was never for measuring C++ performance but for better understanding... more »
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Stephen Fry: Cloud computing
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Stephen Fry explains the principles of cloud computing and recommends a few services
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Who is actually using LINQ or LINQ to SQL?
Microsoft UK sends out these MSDN Flash newsletters once in a while. Every one of them has this poll with some .NET related question and the results... more »
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Mono 2.0 Released
Mono 2.0 has been released. Though still behind Microsoft's .NET in some areas, in others it has leaped ahead. For those seeking to write... more »
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Functional Purity in Scala
An important concept in functional programming is pure functions. This post describes how to possibly implement verification of function purity in the... more »
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Two weeks of Haskell
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So I’ve done about two weeks of real work in Haskell. Here are some observations.
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Thank You, Java 5
This post is intended for those folks: have hope, there is truly useful stuff in Java 5. In this post, I will mention a couple of my favourites. These... more »
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19 Things NOT To Do When Building a Website
I’ve compiled a small list (or rant) of some very basic and fundamental rules that all webmasters must learn and respect when developing a website... more »
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Using Mylyn with Google Code - Updated for Eclipse 3.4 (Ganymede)
The instructions I previously posted to set up Mylyn to work with Google Code do not seem to work with Eclipse 3.4 (Ganymede). Luckily, readers of the... more »
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