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Contracting for Dummies: The CV/Resume
Updated: 16 Aug 2007
How to create (probably) the perfect CV/Resume
Windows, Visual-Studio, Dev
 
mark merrens 4.87
Consequences of Using the Copy-Paste Method in C++ Programming and How To Deal With It
Updated: 1 Feb 2011
But let's try to investigate this problem closely instead of limiting ourselves to just saying "do not copy the code".
C++, C++/CLI, C, Dev, Design, Errors, copy-paste
 
Karpov Andrey 4.78
Retaining Your Best People
Updated: 19 Apr 2009
Strategies to retain and grow your team
All-Topics, CEO
 
Sainath Sherigar 4.63
It Is Difficult
Updated: 30 Aug 2008
The article concerns the problem of excess of program creation terms as a result of a prejudice that programming is simple and even simpler.
All-Topics, Architect, QA, Design
 
Karpov Andrey 4.55
Changes in Programmer Tools' Infrastructure
Updated: 15 Jul 2010
The article describes some observations concerning changes in the infrastructure of tools used by programmers in everyday work. First of all, these changes are related to the release of Visual Studio 2010.
Visual-Studio, Design
 
Karpov Andrey 4.43
7 Tips for a Successful Software Project
Updated: 3 Jul 2009
7 tips to help ensure your software project doesn't become another statistic
All-Topics, CEO, Architect, Sales, Marketing
 
Robert Riley 4.39
Cracking the PMP
Updated: 13 May 2009
This article provides a detailed approach to crack the PMP exam based on the author’s practical experience and common pitfalls one should avoid.
C#, Windows, .NET, CEO, Architect, DBA, Dev, Design, SysAdmin
 
Sainath Sherigar 4.29
Easiest & Lightweight Way To Manage Software Development - Dot Scrum Methodology
Updated: 4 Mar 2010
Dot Scrum is a structured though a lightweight way to manage software development projects
All-Topics, CEO, Architect, DBA, Dev, QA, Design, SysAdmin, Sales, Marketing
 
Syed Rafey Husain 4.00
Organizational Structure within a Company for PMPs
Updated: 4 Mar 2009
Discussion of Organizational Structure
All-Topics, Design
 
Donsw 4.00
Peer Code Review Add-in for Visual Studio 2008 - ReviewMyCode
Updated: 7 Oct 2011
Peer code reviews are a proven way to improve software quality. ReviewMyCode helps you overcome some barriers to this best practice with a simple Visual Studio 2008 add-in that fits your process.
C#, Windows, VS2008
 
Hilmi Jauffer 4.00
Why Are Small Software Projects So Hard to Track
Updated: 21 Oct 2007
Problems are common when organizing work on small software projects. Self invented systems are usually inadequate, while specialized software packages seem to be exclusively focused on corporations. So what can be done?
Windows, Visual-Studio, Architect, Dev, QA, Design
 
ijese 3.76
Making Training Count
Updated: 11 Feb 2009
This article covers techniques for training during down times.
All-Topics, CEO
 
Thomas Salonek 3.50
Requirement Gathering Techniques
Updated: 16 Apr 2007
The purpose of this document is to highlight the different types of requirement gathering techniques
All-Topics, CEO, Architect, Dev, Design
 
NagendraGunaga 2.90
Business Rules Management Systems
Updated: 17 Mar 2007
Business Rules Management Systems to the Rescue
Windows, Visual-Studio, CEO, Architect, Dev, QA
 
Biz A 2.85
Importance of Processes and Standards in Software Development - Unedited
Updated: 11 Jan 2007
Importance of Processes and Standards in Software Development
Windows, Visual-Studio, Dev
 
Deepak Jain 2.76
Managing Small Office Network Computers - General Structure and System Definitions
Updated: 20 Dec 2007
The management and creation of a simple office directory structure, for development
.NET, Win2K, WinXP, Win2003, Vista, Architect
 
Y-ME 2.50
Doing a Fresh Install of Windows XP, Step-By-Step
Updated: 21 Aug 2006
This article will hold your hand through formatting a system and loading Windows XP onto it. It will take you from BIOS to desktop at a comfortable pace.
Windows (WinXP), Visual-Studio, Dev
 
code-frog 2.26
7 Secrets for Delivering Successful Software Projects
Updated: 29 Dec 2007
This article discusses a few key points which can make or break software projects.
Windows, Visual-Studio, Dev
 
The Code Machine 2.13
IT For Free
Updated: 25 Jun 2009
10 Free IT Resources
All-Topics, CEO, Sales, Marketing
 
Thomas Salonek 2.00
Problem of Crystal Reports When Not Closing Report Document Object
Updated: 5 Aug 2007
This article is about Issue in Crystal report
C#2.0, Windows, .NET2.0, ASP.NET, WebForms, VS2005, Dev
 
Aftab Zaheer Satti 1.88
Deploy Analysis Services 2000 single Cubes
Updated: 5 Oct 2007
This script permits to deploy single cubes from one server to another
VBScript, Win2K, Win2003, SQL2000, DBA, Dev
 
Manuel C 1.80
A very basic introduction to SQA tasks for a small project group - Unedited
Updated: 1 Nov 2006
SQA tasks
Windows, Visual-Studio, Dev
 
Aristocrat 1.73
Comparison of IEEE 802.11a and IEEE 802.11b - Unedited
Updated: 25 Nov 2006
IEEE 802.11 based Wireless Local Area Networks (WLANs) are becoming popular in home, enterprise and public access areas primarily due to their low cost, simplicity of installation and high data rates.
Windows, Visual-Studio, Dev
 
Raheel Afzal Khan 1.12
Convertion of Xdock VB to CS by C-Sharpener For VB. - Unedited
Updated: 18 Sep 2007
Convertion VB to CS by C-Sharpener For VB of the XDock projet
Windows, VS2005, Dev
 
zebulon75018 1.00
Plastic SCM version control in 20 commands or so - Unedited
Updated: 22 Jan 2008
Describes how to use plastic from the command line
 
parallelcoder  
Cracking the ITIL V3 Foundation exam - Unedited
Updated: 17 May 2009
Cracking the ITIL V3 Foundation exam requires 1 week of dedicated focus.
All-Topics, DBA
 
Sainath Sherigar  

Work Issues - Pro Developer 

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Font Survey: 42 of the Best Monospaced Programming Fonts
Updated: 18 Aug 2010
This article presents commonly used programming fonts with examples of each font in ClearType and non-ClearType.
Windows (WinXP, Win2003, Vista), Dev
 
Hans Dietrich 4.92
Pro Developer: Creating Your Dream Project
Updated: 13 Oct 2002
Don't just dream about what you want: go out there and get it.
 
Christopher Duncan 4.90
Version Control for the Standalone Programmer - Part 1
Updated: 29 Jun 2007
How to set up TortoiseSVN when working by yourself.
Windows, Visual-Studio, Dev
 
Hans Dietrich 4.86
Murphy's Computer Law + others
Updated: 26 Aug 2003
Interesting programming laws.
 
Meysam Mahfouzi 4.85
Pro Developer: Improving Your Career In Any Economy
Updated: 21 Nov 2002
In any economy, weak or strong, some people prosper and advance while others suffer the consequences. Understanding why can make all the difference.
 
Christopher Duncan 4.80
Methods, products and tactics for removing spyware from infected systems.
Updated: 20 Aug 2006
This article will take you into the depths of fighting spyware and tell you about several useful tools both free and commercial for removing spyware.
Windows, Visual-Studio, Dev
 
code-frog 4.74
Minimalist Coding Guidelines
Updated: 16 Nov 2011
This article presents a set of language agnostic coding guidelines; code produced using these guidelines will be more maintainable than code written without using these guidelines.
Visual-Studio, Dev, Web-Development, practices, programming, software, Development, Code
 
gggustafson 4.73
Pro Developer: Throwing Money Out the Window
Updated: 14 Jan 2003
How do you convince management to let those who understand the problem be the ones to make the decisions?
 
Christopher Duncan 4.67
Pro Developer: This is Business
Updated: 26 Feb 2003
Projects rarely fail because we lack the requisite technical skills. The problems usually stem from an inability to get the support we need to kick out a great product. Perspective is the key to overcoming this problem.
 
Christopher Duncan 4.59
Giving and Taking an Interview
Updated: 24 Jul 2007
A brief article on interviewing both as an interviewer and interviewee.
Windows, Visual-Studio, CEO, Architect, Dev
 
mark merrens 4.27
Managing the Development Process in a Global Environment
Updated: 20 Jul 2007
An article on Managing the Development Process in a Global Environment
Windows, Visual-Studio, CEO, Architect, Dev
 
mark merrens 4.26
Pro Developer: Delivering Quality Software
Updated: 1 Sep 2002
The most important thing to programmers everywhere is not writing code, but rather delivering quality software.
 
Christopher Duncan 3.85
CodeProject's Article Voting System
Updated: 26 Apr 2004
Discuss the CodeProject's Article Voting System
Windows, Visual-Studio, Dev
 
Dr. Ivan S Zapreev 3.77
Enabling Urdu in Visual Basic 6.0
Updated: 24 Aug 2006
This will help beginners to enable Urdu in VB 6.
Windows, Visual-Studio, Dev
 
Ubaid R. Baig 3.38
A list of items that should be backed up by hand prior to doing a system rebuild.
Updated: 21 Aug 2006
This article will attempt to save you headaches and grief that may result from doing a system rebuild and not backing up some key files you now wish you had.
Windows, Visual-Studio, Dev
 
code-frog 2.62
Everyday Challenges to Improving Brownfield Code Quality - Unedited
Updated: 8 Jun 2009
How best does one integrate code quality tools into an active project?
C#, Java, Java SE, .NET, Visual-Studio, Dev
 
sdesciencelover  

Work Issues - Recruiting and Job hunting 

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Contracting For Dummies, Part Two
Updated: 13 Aug 2007
The second installment of Contracting for Dummies.
Windows, Visual-Studio, Dev
 
mark merrens 4.99
Evaluate & Identify the Right Developer for your Team in the Verbal Interview Sessions: A Structured Way
Updated: 20 May 2009
This article focuses on a structured process for better evaluating the candidates in verbal interview sessions for a developer position in your team.
All-Topics, Dev
 
Al-Farooque Shubho 4.91
Contracting for Dummies
Updated: 5 Aug 2007
A brief introduction to the wonderful world of contracting
Windows, Visual-Studio, Dev
 
mark merrens 4.87
Outsourcing and Offshore Coders: Good or Evil?
Updated: 26 Oct 2003
Considers the oft-maligned practice of outsourcing to offshore coders, from the domestic programmer perspective (WARNING: potentially inflamatory).
 
Adam Nelson 4.74
Do's and Dont's in Foreign Outsourcing
Updated: 11 Jul 2004
Do's and dont's in finding and managing a Foreign Outsourcing company.
C++/CLI, Windows, .NET, Visual-Studio, CEO, Architect, Dev
 
CARPETBURNER 4.43
Career 2.0: Building Bridges Across Your Career
Updated: 3 Nov 2002
How to successfully start a dialog with your professional peers
 
CBjörk, Andi Levin, Julie King 4.35
Recruiting the Right Candidate
Updated: 17 Mar 2009
Best practices to recruit the best candidate
All-Topics, CEO
 
Sainath Sherigar 4.25
Preparing to have "Game"
Updated: 20 Feb 2007
Job Searching -- for the rest of us.
Windows, Visual-Studio, CEO, Architect, DBA, Dev, QA
 
Jason McBurney 4.15
CareerBytes: Top 10 Technical Interview Tips
Updated: 3 Oct 2006
Consider a few of these tips as your prepare for your next job search or interview experience.
CEO, Dev
 
gledgard, zoeg 4.10
Career 2.0: Career Management Strategies, Part 1
Updated: 6 Oct 2002
Removing unnecessary layers between you and your new job.
 
CBjörk, Andi Levin, Julie King 3.85
CareerBytes: Writing a Technical Resume That Works
Updated: 15 Aug 2006
How to effectively target your audience and message through a traditional resume
Windows, Visual-Studio, Architect, DBA, Dev, QA, eCommerce
 
gledgard, zoeg 3.73
Resume writing
Updated: 5 Oct 2009
An article on resume writing.
All-Topics, Architect, Dev
 
Donsw 3.62
Career 2.0: Upgrading your career
Updated: 1 Sep 2002
Career 2.0 is a series that will share success tips, tricks and strategies to help you upgrade your career.
 
CBjörk, Andi Levin, Julie King 3.61
Career 2.0: Map of a New Contact
Updated: 14 Dec 2002
This article is the first installment of a two-part case study for building new contacts
 
CBjörk, Andi Levin, Julie King 2.73
Career 2.0: Competitive Edge
Updated: 26 Feb 2003
This column is intended to help you successfully stand out from the job-hunting pack.
 
CBjörk, Andi Levin, Julie King 2.69

Work Issues - The Developer's Life 

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Trying to be agile in a schedule-driven organization
Updated: 2 Jan 2012
How can an agile development team work in a waterfall culture?
All-Topics, CEO, Architect, Dev, QA, Design, Sales, Marketing, General, Oxymoron, Agile
 
Jonathan Franks 5.00
The Standalone Programmer: Communicating with Users
Updated: 2 Aug 2002
Comminiucating with users requires alot of experience and effort but can be easier by following some simple rules.
 
Matt Gullett 4.94
The Standalone Programmer: Innovative Software Development
Updated: 27 Feb 2003
Sometimes rules interfere with talent, skills and experience when innovation is needed
 
Matt Gullett 4.88
The Standalone Programmer: Tips from the trenches
Updated: 18 May 2002
Being a standalone programmer can be as good or as bad as we make it.
 
Matt Gullett 4.85
The Standalone Programmer: Delivering high quality results
Updated: 14 Dec 2002
Simple steps that can be taken to insure that high quality results are the norm, not the exception.
VC6, VC7, Windows, Visual-Studio, Dev
 
Matt Gullett 4.81
The Standalone Programmer: Real Time Software Development
Updated: 11 Jun 2003
Coping with the challenges of the real-time enterprise requires new skills, a commitment to change and some new approaches.
 
Matt Gullett 4.80
Being a Programmer
Updated: 24 Oct 2008
My views on how to be a proper programmer
C++, C#, Dev
 
John Simmons / outlaw programmer 4.79
The Standalone Programmer: A question of quality
Updated: 6 Jan 2003
Can a standalone developer develop high quality software and compete with teams of developers?
 
Matt Gullett 4.77
The Standalone Programmer: Simple Performance Testing
Updated: 3 Jan 2003
A simple framework for creating customized performance tests
VC6
 
Matt Gullett 4.76
What When How Association (WWHA) In a Task Tracking Spreadsheet
Updated: 2 Jun 2010
The use of spreadsheets to record tasks as a universal, minimalistic, portable, flexible, and very customizable approach that requires "no" learning curve.
Windows, Linux, Dev, QA
 
Ilka Guigova 4.70
Why Software Projects Tend to Fail
Updated: 17 Sep 2007
It is a statistical sad fact that software projects are scientifically fragile and tend to fail more than other engineering fields
Windows, Visual-Studio, Dev, QA
 
Cohen Shwartz Oren 4.70
Time Management Tips for Developers
Updated: 6 Sep 2005
There is a way to make life better. Really a few time management principles can bring success in our life and improve software and web development to really profitable and fascinating levels.
Windows, Visual-Studio, CEO, Architect, DBA, Dev, QA
 
Alexander Fedorenko 4.69
Subversion RSS Logs
Updated: 19 Jun 2008
An application to interact with a Subversion repository and produce logs in a few different formats; TXT, XML, XML with XSL, and RSS.
C#, XML, XSLT, Windows, Dev, QA, SysAdmin
 
mattsrebatespam 4.69
The Adequate Programmer – On Troubleshooting
Updated: 19 Nov 2003
A description of my journey from troubleshooting anxiety to troubleshooting anticipation. This includes troubleshooting techniques and attitudes gained from real life experience.
 
Turtle Hand 4.65
Code Review Plug-in for Visual Studio 2008, ReviewPal
Updated: 4 Nov 2009
ReviewPal is a Visual Studio 2008 IDE plug-in to help out doing code reviews. Helps the user with collecting review comments and reporting them within the IDE with easy navigation.
C# (C#2.0, C#3.0), .NET (.NET2.0, .NET3.0, .NET3.5), Architect, Dev
 
Chathuranga K.W. 4.48
The 7 Elements of Highly Successful Software Projects
Updated: 20 Jan 2009
This article covers seven elements required to successfully execute a software project.
All-Topics, CEO, Architect, Dev, QA, Design
 
Thomas Salonek 4.35
Please Stop Holding Project Status Meetings
Updated: 29 Jan 2011
Project status meetings provide very little useful communication, and they kill productivity. There is a better way to accomplish the purpose of status meetings without actually holding them.
All-Topics, CEO, Architect, Dev, Development, Process
 
Paul M. Parks 4.25
World of programming
Updated: 9 Jan 2001
A quick look at the world of programming.
C++, Windows, Visual-Studio, MFC, Dev
 
Mehdi Mousavi 2.94
19 practical points to be remembered while working on a project/software-company
Updated: 8 Oct 2008
Some useful practical points to be remembered while working on a project/software-company.
All-Topics, CEO, Dev
 
Shivprasad koirala 2.58
Text Modules in Software Support
Updated: 16 Oct 2007
Make your software support work easier by using text modules
Windows, Visual-Studio, Dev
 
ITSTH 1.00
SCM - Visual Studio 2008 Team Foundation Server - Unedited
Updated: 30 Dec 2009
Painless versioning and automated builds with TFS.
Windows, .NET, Visual-Studio (VS2008), Architect, Dev, Design
 
Jeremy Tierman  

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