(Ilya Petrenko) This code shows a simple alternative for counting strings (see tip from 2/21/2005). Also, the previous tip will work for letters ONLY. Here’s code that will work with non-letters (for example, numbers).
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SQL and Database Design for web development – Chapter I
(Sérgio Fontes) In this series of articles I want to analyze and describe database and query development for web solutions, as development technology we will use SQL and Microsoft SQL Server 2000 as the database engine. On this first article I want to give special emphasis on the Database design and
Handling Deadlocks in Java
(Kunal Jaggi) A set of processes or threads is said to be deadlocked when each thread is waiting for an action that only one of the others can perform. This article discusses synchronization, deadlock handling and deadlock prevention in Java.
XML Matters: Beyond the DOM
(Dethe Elza) The Document Object Model (DOM) is one of the most widely implemented tools for manipulating XML and HTML data, but it is rarely used to its full potential. By taking advantage of the DOM and extending it to be even easier to use, you gain a powerful tool for XML applications, including
Fully Customized Reusable ASP+ Vertical/Horizontal Marquee Consuming XML/MS SQL
(Ameen Abudbush) In every project I need a way to show the latest articles, news, weathercast, etc. Some projects process links with query strings while others not.. My ideal solution would be a quick, simple, lightweight Marquee Web Custom Control…
Inside Oracle’s Growing Interest in PHP
(Vance McCarthy) Oracle is looking beyond Java options for enterprise developers, taking steps to let Oracle 10g architects and developers employ light-weight PHP scripting for database projects.
Using a MySQL Database to Validate Usernames and Passwords
(MS Sridhar) A common mistake many developers make is using their MySQL database to validate a user name and password combination.
Using CodeDOM Code Generation to Implement Repetitive Patterns
(Eric McMullen) Pattern gurus are quick to remind us that patterns are not code. Patterns exist at a level above the code. Or, as Martin Fowler says (PDF), “Patterns provide a mechanism for rendering design advice in a reference format.” This implies that patterns are too abstract to be implemen
IBM Blitz Targets Oracle DB Users
(Clint Boulton) IBM’s information management team wants to bring the hammer down on Oracle’s database group.
Checklist: Backing up SQL Server
The key to a successful recovery in the event of a database crash — or worse yet — a system crash, is to have the key elements for SQL Server backups in place. SQL Server offers many options for performing backups and the following checklist highlights some of the more important options to think a