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Why you want code reviews - Unedited
Updated: 4 Oct 2009  
Lately there has been some discussion in our team on whether or not code reviews are needed and even practical and why you should want them in your development team. This may sound like obvious knowledge, but unfortunately it appears that some developers have an aversion against code reviews, wheth
VBScript, Windows
mrjvdveen 4.62
Contracting for Dummies: The CV/Resume
Updated: 16 Aug 2007  
How to create (probably) the perfect CV/Resume
Windows, Visual Studio, Dev
digital man 4.60
Retaining Your Best People
Updated: 19 Apr 2009  
Strategies to retain and grow your team
All Topics, CEO
Sainath Sherigar 4.53
Organizational Structure within a Company for PMPs
Updated: 4 Mar 2009  
Discussion of Organizational Structure
All Topics, Design
Donsw 4.50
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 3.96
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 3.90
Cracking the PMP - Unedited
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 3.86
Making Training Count
Updated: 11 Feb 2009  
This article covers techniques for training during down times.
All Topics, CEO
Thomas Salonek 3.50
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 3.49
The Jerk Factor - Unedited
Updated: 31 Mar 2009  
I have worked at 5 different companies in the past 13 years and have worked directly or indirectly with I’d say about 35 developers and other technical people. That’s not a huge number, but about an average of 7 IT people per job. The competence level, skill level, and social dexterity of those peop
C#
Joseph A Reddy 3.20
Focus - Unedited
Updated: 31 Mar 2009  
"Our thoughts create our reality -- where we put our focus is the direction we tend to go.”  Peter McWilliams I have often stated that a tell-tale sign of a data-centric application design is designing the data storage first. Obviously database tables are not part of the problem domain, they are im
C#
Joseph A Reddy 3.00
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
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 2.69
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 - Unedited
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, Visual Studio, Dev
code-frog 2.26
7 secrets for delivering successful software projects - Unedited
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 - Unedited
Updated: 5 Aug 2007  
This article is about Issue in crystal report
C# 2.0, Windows, .NET 2.0, ASP.NET, WebForms, VS2005, Dev
Aftab Zaheer Satti 1.88
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 1.87
Deploy Analysis Services 2000 single Cubes - Unedited
Updated: 5 Oct 2007  
This script permit to deploy single cubes from a server to an other
VBScriptWin2K, Win2003SQL 2000, 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
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
WindowsVS2005, Dev
zebulon75018 1.00
The Pit Stop - Unedited
Updated: 31 Mar 2009  
One upon a time there were 3 little race car driversThere are 3 drivers in a 50-lap race driving their cars as fast and as hard as can be expected in a race to the finish. After 25 laps their tires start to thin out, gasoline gets low, even paint starts to chip off the hood of their cars. Driver 1
C#
Joseph A Reddy 1.00
Button Event not working - Unedited
Updated: 22 Nov 2009  
Hi,     Please check my button event is not geeting fired.please hep.   using System;using System.Collections;using System.Configuration;using System.Data;using System.Linq;using System.Web;using System.Web.Security;using System.Web.UI;using System.Web.UI.HtmlControls;using System.Web.UI.WebControls
"C# asp.net"
vinod4it 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  
ESWC 2008 Day 2 - Unedited
Updated: 7 Apr 2009  
Last night we descended en-masse on Berliner Republik, a quirky bar where the beer prices go up and down according to demand (they even have a mini stock exchange - watch for the crashes and run for the bar!). Really good food, too. OK...onto today's sessions:Using Networking, trade shows and organi
All Topics, CEO, Architect, Dev, Sales, Marketing
Anna-Jayne Metcalfe  
ESWC 2008 Day 1 - Unedited
Updated: 7 Apr 2009  
Last night's reception at Maximilian's restaurant on Friedrichstraße was great fun. Good food, great beer (I particularly liked the Berliner Weiß) and fantastic company. After breakfast we set up our stand in the sponsor's area (complete with the usual last minute presentation edits). A r
All Topics, CEO, Architect, Dev, Sales, Marketing
Anna-Jayne Metcalfe  
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  
ACCU 2009: So many sessions, so little time... - Unedited
Updated: 8 Jun 2009  
Preamble [21st April 2009]Well, we're here at the Barcelo Oxford Hotel again, and for us ACCU 2009 starts tomorrow (though the pre-conference workshops happen on the Tuesday, we haven't booked onto one this year).We are a little more prepared this year than last - for example we now have a 6 foot ro
All Topics, Architect, Dev, Design
Anna-Jayne Metcalfe  
Load Movie from WebCam - Unedited
Updated: 21 Nov 2009  
How to load a movie to a vb.net form and view it from a webcam . there is no need to store the movie. only for just watching... Advance thanks.
load a movie
Noufe  
Load Movie from WebCam - Unedited
Updated: 22 Nov 2009  
http://www.codeproject.com/KB/custom-controls/embedflash.aspx
load a movie
Oakman  

Work Issues - Pro Developer

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Typed Eager Loading Using Entity Framework (& What is Eager Loading vs Deferred Loading) - Unedited
Updated: 7 Apr 2009  
If you don’t know what eager loading is, Jump to “What’s eager loading?”. Eager Loading Syntax If you are eager loading Products for example in a typical (Categories 1* Products) relation, the standard syntax would like: DbDataContext.Categories.Include(“Products”) What is the problem w
C++, Windows, MFC
Mohamed Meligy 4.80
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 4.72
BackgroundWorker.ReportProgress is Asynchronous - Unedited
Updated: 1 May 2009  
I never noticed this before but the BackgroundWorker.ReportProgress method returns before the control’s ProgressChanged event has completed. It may return before the ProgressChanged event has even started! For those not familiar with the BackgroundWorker control, this control simplifies creating a
C++, Windows, MFC
Jonathan Wood 4.67
Murphy's Computer Law + others
Updated: 26 Aug 2003  
Interesting programming laws.
Maysam Mahfouzi 4.61
Font Survey: 42 of the Best Monospaced Programming Fonts
Updated: 23 Sep 2009  
This article presents commonly used programming fonts with examples of each font in ClearType and non-ClearType.
Windows (WinXP, Win2003, Vista), Dev
Hans Dietrich 4.59
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 4.57
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 4.48
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 4.46
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 4.43
Problems of testing 64-bit applications
Updated: 21 May 2007  
The article discusses issues related to testing the 64-bit software, some difficulties which a developer of resource-intensive 64-bit applications may face and the ways to overcome them are described.
C++, C, Windows, Win64, Visual Studio, Dev, QA
Karpov Andrey 4.43
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 4.27
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
digital man 4.26
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
digital man 3.93
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 3.82
CodeProject's Article Voting System
Updated: 26 Apr 2004  
Discuss the CodeProject's Article Voting System
Windows, Visual Studio, Dev
Dr. Ivan S Zapreev 3.75
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
Getting WCF to work with Azure - Unedited
Updated: 1 Apr 2009  
Avoiding the WCF issue in the Azure CTP
C#, Windows, .NET (.NET 3.0), Visual Studio (VS2008), Dev
Paul S. Chapman  
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, .NET, Visual Studio, Dev
Dale Visser  

Work Issues - Recruiting and Job hunting

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Title / Updated Author Score  
Contracting For Dummies, Part Two
Updated: 13 Aug 2007  
The second installment of Contracting for Dummies.
Windows, Visual Studio, Dev
digital man 4.84
Contracting for Dummies
Updated: 5 Aug 2007  
A brief introduction to the wonderful world of contracting
Windows, Visual Studio, Dev
digital man 4.73
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
M.M.Al-Farooque Shubho 4.69
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
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 4.16
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
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
GriffinPeter 4.02
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
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
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
gledgard, zoeg 3.54
Resume writing
Updated: 5 Oct 2009  
An article on resume writing.
All Topics, Architect, Dev
Donsw 3.40
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 2.41
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 2.31

Work Issues - The Developer's Life

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Title / Updated Author Score  
Getting inspiriation to solve problems - Unedited
Updated: 17 Sep 2009  
This time I would like to share an experience with you that I had trying to get and getting inspiration to solve issues more effectively. I'll line out the issue, which involves saving to the database trough Entity Framework and how I got inspired. Of course we'll also look into the solution I foun
All Topics
mrjvdveen 5.00
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 4.79
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 4.73
The Standalone Programmer: Simple Performance Testing
Updated: 3 Jan 2003  
A simple framework for creating customized performance tests
VC6
Matt Gullett 4.71
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 Standalone Programmer: Innovative Software Development
Updated: 27 Feb 2003  
Sometimes rules interfere with talent, skills and experience when innovation is needed
Matt Gullett 4.68
What When How Association (WWHA) In a Task Tracking Spreadsheet - Unedited
Updated: 10 Jul 2009  
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 4.67
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 4.64
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 4.62
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 4.53
Being a Programmer
Updated: 24 Oct 2008  
My views on how to be a proper programmer
C++, C#, Dev
John Simmons / outlaw programmer 4.48
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 (.NET 2.0, .NET 3.0, .NET 3.5), Architect, Dev
Chathuranga K.W. 4.48
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 4.40
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 4.40
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 4.28
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 4.10
World of programming
Updated: 9 Jan 2001  
A quick look at the world of programming.
C++, Windows, Visual Studio, MFC, Dev
Mehdi Mousavi 2.84
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

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