(Uche Ogbuji) Recently there have been some discussions in the Python community about whether and where XML is useful. As I’ve mentioned before, the Python community tends to be rather hostile to XML. The recent round of discussions has mixed some of that raw scorn with a bit of nuance, and it s
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Using the Domain Objects Persistence Pattern in .NET
(Iqbal M. Khan) When developing object-oriented applications that use relational databases, creating a domain object design that’s consistent with the database design makes applications easier to understand, because domain objects typically represent real-life “entities” and their relationships with
Using the Domain Objects Persistence Pattern in .NET
(Iqbal M. Khan) When developing object-oriented applications that use relational databases, creating a domain object design that’s consistent with the database design makes applications easier to understand, because domain objects typically represent real-life “entities” and their relationships with
Create an Excel Report from Several Oracle Databases Using Apache Jakarta POI
(Casimir Saternos) Microsoft Excel spreadsheets are ubiquitous in today’s business environment. Although Excel can read and display delimited files, the .xls proprietary format provides additional expressive features, including font formatting and multiple sheets per spreadsheet.
BUG: Queries against indexed views may run slower when you install a SQL Server 2000 post-SP3 hotfix, a SQL Server 2000 post-SP3a hotfix, or SQL Server 2000 SP4
In Microsoft SQL Server 2000, some queries against indexed views may run slower when one of the following conditions is true: • You install a SQL Server 2000 post-Service Pack 3 hotfix or a SQL Server 2000 post-Service Pack 3a hotfix, and the hotfix is build 2000.80.811 or a later build. • You
ICEfaces Offers a Novel, Pure Java Approach to the Rich vs. Thin Dilemma
(Laurence Moroney) When it comes to their GUIs, distributed applications have always observed a pendulum effect. The early enterprise distributed application comprised a heavy centralized server with a dumb terminal for data entry. As the personal computer evolved, the model changed; increased power
Replicating GetRows in .NET – Introduction
(Dimitrios Markatos) I believe .NET is the most exciting new development platform to date, with cumulative features surpassing many others as a whole. Migrating your legacy ASP code can be a daunting task given that you’re learning as you go, but if you had some perusal of the framework it’ll be a l
Replicating GetRows in .NET – Introduction
(Dimitrios Markatos) I believe .NET is the most exciting new development platform to date, with cumulative features surpassing many others as a whole. Migrating your legacy ASP code can be a daunting task given that you’re learning as you go, but if you had some perusal of the framework it’ll be a l
Swing’n table creation in PostgreSQL
(James F. Koopmann) Part of managing a database is the ability to create tables and modify tables. This becomes incresingly difficult as the number of database you manage increases across vendor offerings and versions. I even forget the specifics of Oracle that I have been working with for about 15
Recover from a Faulty Theme in WebSphere Portal
(Sunil Hiranniah) Themes control the overall look and feel of WebSphere Portal. However, there might be errors when you develop a theme.