Featured Article(s) Understanding the SDLC Phases of a Software Project [Part III] This is the concluding part of this series that discusses the remaining SDLC phases and sums up what we have learnt so far in this series of articles on the standard SDLC phases in the life cycle of a Software Project. Watch Now: Using SQL Agent to Automate […]
Other News
Using an XML File
After creating an XML file, you can use it. One way you can do this is to display it in a grid-based window such as the DataGrid control. Another way you can display an XML file is in a browser. To do this, if you see the file in Windows Explorer, in My Computer, or in My Documents, you can […]
Building Dynamic .NET Controls with Windows Forms
(Vishal Kumar Patil) In many projects we encounter the situation where we need to load controls dynamically on the form, as well as position and align them properly. Generally we do this when we are not sure about the number of fields to be displayed and their text size. Imagine a situation where th
JavaScript Objects Part 4: Exploring built-in Objects
(Jeff Cogswell) Once you understand just how prevalent objects are in JavaScript, you can start to do some pretty powerful things. In this week’s installment on JavaScript programming, I show you how you can extend the built in objects in JavaScript.
Oracle 11g – PIVOT and UNPIVOT
(Venkatakrishnan J) If you had noticed, one of the most important new features of Oracle Database 11g from a SQL perspective is the introduction of PIVOT and UNPIVOT operators into SQL constructs. So, now one can have cross tab views, that we are so used to in reporting tools (like OBI EE), from sql
Database Security in 5 Steps
(Brian Prince) Monster.com, TJX, Pfizer—the list of companies and organizations affected by database breaches grows bigger and badder every week, but most enterprises remain focused on the perimeter and ignore the database.
SQL Triggers and Other Trigger Enhancements in V5
(Skip Marchesani) One of IBM’s better-kept secrets in V5R1 is the significant new trigger function provided in the OS/400 release. This ranges from SQL triggers, which provide a high degree of flexibility not found with external triggers, to read triggers, which can have a serious detrimental ef
Better JPA, Better JAXB, and Better Annotations Processing with Java SE 6
(Dustin Marx) Recently released Java SE (Standard Edition) 6 brings greater convenience and greater usability to several portions of the Java programming language and platform. In particular, Java SE 6 makes it easier for Java developers to apply JAXB (Java Architecture for XML Binding) and annotati
Handling NULLS
(James F. Koopmann) For some reason the value of NULL has confused many and even started feuds across the internet for the slightest slip of the tongue. Hopefully I will not slip myself here.
Microsoft embraces AJAX with AJAX Extensions 1.0
(Tony Patton) Improving the user experience is a critical aspect of all Web applications. The AJAX movement shares this goal as it uses existing technologies to reduce the number of roundtrips between the browser and the Web server. Microsoft recognized the power of AJAX early with the Atlas offerin