(Scott Mitchell) In Part 2 of this article series we looked at how to access relational database data using the AccessDataSource and SqlDataSource controls. However, in Part 2 we only looked at how to retrieve all of the records from a table, view, stored procedure, or ad-hoc SQL query. Often, we on
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Enforcing Object Types in PHP: Using the Type Hinting Feature in PHP 5
(Alejandro Gervasio) Here we are again. Welcome to the last tutorial of the series “Enforcing object types in PHP.” As this article’s title suggests, this series introduces the basics of object type enforcement in PHP, covering some of the most common methods for checking types of objects in both PH
Maximize your development time with the CodeSmith code generation tool
(Tony Patton) Design patterns provide a standard approach to attacking common programming problems; however, developers often find themselves typing the same code over and over again. Code generation addresses this issue by providing the skeleton code necessary to get started. It can speed up develo
Creating Dynamic DataSets for Crystal Reports in ASP.NET 2.0
(Chuck Bradley) This article describes how to use the CrystalReportsViewer and Crystal Report Template components within VS 2005 and how to populate a report from a dynamically generated DataSet at runtime without login errors. This is typically known as the “push” method.
Analytic Applications: Development and Challenges
(Raghuveeran Sowmyanarayanan) The analytic application is designed for enabling executives to make better decisions by providing the right information at the right time. They facilitate business to be more efficient, competitive and futuristic. Enterprises rely on business intelligence (BI) app
Using PHP on the command line
(Vincent Danen) PHP is generally regarded as one of the most powerful and easy-to-learn Web scripting technologies, and emphasis has largely been devoted to using PHP on Web sites. However, the same power that can be harnessed to handle complex Web sites can also be used on the command line. Like Pe
ASP.NET Outlook-Like Time Field
(Steven Berkovitz) The IT side of my company is almost completely service based, mostly involving on-site technicians. We have an internal e-Business portal that we use to track services rendered to the clients. The complaint I received most often from our technicians was how annoying it was to ente
Using Active Directory to Authenticate
(Abey George) Active Directory is a directory service acquainted by Microsoft to replace the senescent windows NT 4.0 domain architecture. It serves as a primal security point for controlling access to the resources with in the network. If you want to know more about the AD object structure visit Mi
Plone Content Types With Archetypes
(Peyton McCullough) Plone is an excellent content management system. You will probably find everything you need in the system itself, or from third party content types. If you don’t, however, it is very easy to create your own content types, as this article will explain.
Generic Code in ADO.net 2.0
A majority of applications today use a database at the back-end. In application software, database systems have become indispensable. As there are many open and closed source database systems available, the development team has to make a choice as to the database system that they will use in their a