C is number one!
<b>Cyber Cynic:</b> "What I didn't know was that, old as it is, C has actually maintained more of its popularity than I had thought and that it's now once more the number-one programming language in the world."
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Google I/O Sandbox Case Study: MobileASL
Google I/O Sandbox Case Study: MobileASL We interviewed MobileASL at the Google I/O Sandbox on May 11, 2011 and they explained to us the benefits of developing their accessibility applications on the Android platform. MobileASL is a video compression project that aims to make sign language communication on mobile phones a reality. For more information on Accessibility Developers, visit: google.com For more information on MobileASL, visit: mobileasl.cs.washington.edu From: GoogleDevelopers Views: 14 0 ratings Time: 01:57 More in Science & TechnologyRead the article
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How do I stop banshee remembering what's been played?
- by dunderhead
How can I prevent Banshee from remembering what files I have played? I really hate the way it keeps surprising me by automatically playing, after the current track, the previous file it had played. I really HATE that. I was just listening to a beautiful piece of music and in a nice mood when Banshee, without asking me, immediately afterwards, started playing a really annoying answerphone message from earlier. My solution so far is to manually delete all files in the playlist, but obviously that's not a long term solution. I cannot find an option anywhere that says "Do not remember my history" (Did I mention I hate the way Banshee plays my files without asking me?)Read the article
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Ruby Installation System similar to NSIS (Nullsoft Scriptable Install System), feasibility?
- by Chris Valentine
I'm learning (relearning) how to use NSIS as I have not touched it in a bit. I also have recently become familiar with the Ruby language and find it very pleasing and actually a bit fun. And upon reading about the history of Rake I had a thought. What are the pros/cons of someone making (or migrating, or something) an installation system similar to NSIS in Ruby. It seems the learning curve would be far easier (NSIS seems so low level) and probably get the same job done in far less scripting. NSIS seems very outdated. Seems it would tie into things like Rake easier and Ocra and make Ruby distribution simpler for applications too. Maybe even give me a project to work on. Any thoughts on this?Read the article
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Non-Standardized Style Sheet Languages
CSS (Cascading Style Sheets) and XSL (Extensible Stylesheet Language) are considered as the standard style sheet languages used in web development. However, other than CSS and XSL, there has also bee... [Author: Margarette Mcbride - Web Design and Development - May 04, 2010]Read the article
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Why can't Java/C# implement RAII?
- by mike30
Question: Why can't Java/C# implement RAII? Clarification: I am aware the garbage collector is not deterministic. So with the current language features it is not possible for an object's Dispose() method to be called automatically on scope exit. But could such a deterministic feature be added? My understanding: I feel an implementation of RAII must satisfy two requirements: 1. The lifetime of a resource must be bound to a scope. 2. Implicit. The freeing of the resource must happen without an explicit statement by the programmer. Analogous to a garbage collector freeing memory without an explicit statement. The "implicitness" only needs to occur at point of use of the class. The class library creator must of course explicitly implement a destructor or Dispose() method. Java/C# satisfy point 1. In C# a resource implementing IDisposable can be bound to a "using" scope: void test() { using(Resource r = new Resource()) { r.foo(); }//resource released on scope exit } This does not satisfy point 2. The programmer must explicitly tie the object to a special "using" scope. Programmers can (and do) forget to explicitly tie the resource to a scope, creating a leak. In fact the "using" blocks are converted to try-finally-dispose() code by the compiler. It has the same explicit nature of the try-finally-dispose() pattern. Without an implicit release, the hook to a scope is syntactic sugar. void test() { //Programmer forgot (or was not aware of the need) to explicitly //bind Resource to a scope. Resource r = new Resource(); r.foo(); }//resource leaked!!! I think it is worth creating a language feature in Java/C# allowing special objects that are hooked to the stack via a smart-pointer. The feature would allow you to flag a class as scope-bound, so that it always is created with a hook to the stack. There could be a options for different for different types of smart pointers. class Resource - ScopeBound { /* class details */ void Dispose() { //free resource } } void test() { //class Resource was flagged as ScopeBound so the tie to the stack is implicit. Resource r = new Resource(); //r is a smart-pointer r.foo(); }//resource released on scope exit. I think implicitness is "worth it". Just as the implicitness of garbage collection is "worth it". Explicit using blocks are refreshing on the eyes, but offer no semantic advantage over try-finally-dispose(). Is it impractical to implement such a feature into the Java/C# languages? Could it be introduced without breaking old code?Read the article
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Release Notes for 11/20/2012
The CodePlex team deployed a few times over the last week. Below is a roll-up of changes: Fixed issue with being able add additional commits to pull requests - Thanks to Oren Novotny Fixed problem with issue summaries breaking within words - Thanks to Jeff Handley and SoonDead Corrected inconsistencies between the time displayed on the history page and previous versions page for Git/Hg commits. Fixed perma-link issue when linking to forks. - Thanks to Scott Blomquist Fixed problem with connecting via Windows Live Writer - Thanks to yufeih Fixed source browsing problem when folders have special characters. Fixed AppHarbor service hooks for Mercurial projects. Have ideas on how to improve CodePlex? Please visit our suggestions page! Vote for existing ideas or submit a new one. As always you can reach out to the CodePlex team on Twitter @codeplex or reach me directly @mgroves84Read the article
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Why Use PHP on Your Website?
PHP or the lengthy term known as Hypertext Preprocessor is a programming language used for creating or enhancing webpages. Most common use of PHP is with databases, but it does have many more uses. If you have a website and predict in the future multiple pages being added, PHP may be for you.Read the article
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Log of data transfer and copied from Ubuntu
- by Gaurav_Java
Yesterday my friend ask me for some files i told him that take it from my system i don't see . what extra files or data he take from my system . I was thinking is here any application or method which shows what data is copied to which USB (if name available then shows name or otherwise device id ). and what data is beign copied to ubuntu machine . It is some like history of USB and System data . i think this feature is in KDE this will really useful in may ways. it provides real time and monitoring utility to monitor USB mass storage devices activities on any machine .Read the article
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Kind of lost, and I don't know where to start
- by Rasheed Mehrinfar
I am 16-year-old who's always been interested in the world of programming. I was wondering if anyone could point me in the right direction in what language I should learn first, and possibly suggest any good tutorials/ guides to learn from. Also, do you think it's worth it to kinda of "play around" and get familiar with a program like 3ds max, as my goal is to work in the gaming industry. Or would that just be a waste of time?Read the article
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What is occurring in the world of server-side technologies in regards to the mobile app boom?
- by Akromyk
With mobile technologies becoming increasingly popular what is happening on the server-side with most of these apps when they need to communicate with a back end? I'm used to the world of technology from 10 years ago when most resources were accessed by requesting a dynamic web page that behind the seen used a server-side language to get the information it needed from a relational database. Is this still the case, and if not, what are the big changes?Read the article
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Is there a version control system that can show changes to a specific method or function?
- by chesles
Sometimes it would be nice to be able to say something like: (git|svn|hg|etc) diff Foo.c:main (git|svn|hg|etc) log log Foo.c:main to see the changes made to a specific function within a source file since the last commit, or the complete history of changes. My question is two-fold: Does something exist that does this? Would such a tool be practical? It would have to do some simple parsing of the code at each revision in order to compare different versions of the function; would the overhead be too much for it to be efficient?Read the article
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The term "interface" in C++
- by Flexo
Java makes a clear distinction between class and interface. (I believe C# does also, but I have no experience with it). When writing C++ however there is no language enforced distinction between class and interface. Consequently I've always viewed interface as a workaround for the lack of multiple inheritance in Java. Making such a distinction feels arbitrary and meaningless in C++. I've always tended to go with the "write things in the most obvious way" approach, so if in C++ I've got what might be called an interface in Java, e.g.: class Foo { public: virtual void doStuff() = 0; ~Foo() = 0; }; and I then decided that most implementers of Foo wanted to share some common functionality I would probably write: class Foo { public: virtual void doStuff() = 0; ~Foo() {} protected: // If it needs this to do its thing: int internalHelperThing(int); // Or if it doesn't need the this pointer: static int someOtherHelper(int); }; Which then makes this not an interface in the Java sense anymore. Instead C++ has two important concepts, related to the same underlying inheritance problem: virtual inhertiance Classes with no member variables can occupy no extra space when used as a base "Base class subobjects may have zero size" Reference Of those I try to avoid #1 wherever possible - it's rare to encounter a scenario where that genuinely is the "cleanest" design. #2 is however a subtle, but important difference between my understanding of the term "interface" and the C++ language features. As a result of this I currently (almost) never refer to things as "interfaces" in C++ and talk in terms of base classes and their sizes. I would say that in the context of C++ "interface" is a misnomer. It has come to my attention though that not many people make such a distinction. Do I stand to lose anything by allowing (e.g. protected) non-virtual functions to exist within an "interface" in C++? (My feeling is the exactly the opposite - a more natural location for shared code) Is the term "interface" meaningful in C++ - does it imply only pure virtual or would it be fair to call C++ classes with no member variables an interface still?Read the article
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RadControls for ASP.NET AJAX Q1 2010 release is out
The new major Q1 2010 release of RadControls for ASP.NET AJAX has just been uploaded on telerik.com. I know that there are many people who would like to download and try out the new controls/features in the release without any further delay, that is why I will spare you the details for now and will let you enjoy it at your own disposal :) The links below will direct you to the main resources that highlight the important parts you would like to take a look at: What's new:http://www.telerik.com/products/aspnet-ajax/whats-new.aspx Release notes:http://www.telerik.com/products/aspnet-ajax/whats-new/release-history/q1-2010-version-2010-1-309.aspx Demos:http://demos.telerik.com/aspnet-ajax/controls/examples/default/defaultcs.aspx Documentation:http://www.telerik.com/help/aspnet-ajax/introduction.htmlDid you know that DotNetSlackers also publishes .net articles written by top known .net Authors? We already have over 80 articles in several categories including Silverlight. Take a look: here.Read the article
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How to write a real time data acquisition program [closed]
- by Tosin Awe
I have to write a program in assembly language that will monitor temperature continuously, and I have no idea where to begin. The temperature must be displayed in BCD format, and the high and low set points will be programmed into the system. if the set points are exceeded then an alarm will be indicated. The low point is 20 degrees Celsius, and the high point is 24 degrees Celsius. Can somebody give me some hints on how to complete this task?Read the article
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Is it smart to take a year off from school to get experience?
- by user134147
firstly I apologize if this question is not appropriate for the site, but I've seen other similar (though slightly deviant) questions on this sight before and I know the people here are the most qualified to answer my question. Anyways, I'm currently between my sophomore and junior years at a 4 year university, and after a bit of deliberation I've decided on computer science as a major (BA, by the way, as a BS would require me to stay at least an extra year the way our program is set up). I've been interested now in programming for a few months and I've developed a passion for it in a very short time. I began learning C++, migrating to Java recently when I learned my school focuses on this language. Now, I should mention that the concept of higher education has never sat well with me, so part of my motivation for wanting to take time off is to truly challenge myself and see what I can accomplish when I actually try at something. The autodidact in me finds it difficult to focus on my passions while trying to keep a high GPA in unrelated classes. However, I understand the times we live in and therefore would plan to complete my degree after this year. So my question is whether or not the skills I learn in a year off from college could justify the time off from school. Unfortunately, I don't believe I know enough yet to gain any professional experience (internship, etc.) so I would mostly focus my time on learning Java and another language, possibly Wordpress (to gain an understanding of web programming concepts as I have not yet decided what field I want to get into, and to make some money to fund my off-year), and to delve into security concepts, which also interest me. I'm hoping I could work on projects, such as simple applications or contributions to open source software during this time to enhance my resume once I do finish school, so I can find a job out of college easier. I do not want to be the new hire who knows nothing beyond the concepts of his Java textbooks. Does anyone have any input about these thoughts of mine, or any ideas for where I should focus my studies or how high I might set the bar for my work? Thanks a lot everyone!Read the article
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Are there studies about the disadvantages of using issue tracking systems? [closed]
- by user1062120
I don't like issue tracking systems because: It takes too much time to describe issues in it. This discourage its usage. You create a place to keep your bugs. And if there is a place for them, people usually don't care too much about fixing a bug cause they can put it there so that someday someone can fix it (or not). With time, the bug lists gets so long that nobody can deal with it anymore, taking up a lot of our time. I prefer handling issues using post-its on a white board, face-to-face conversations and killing important bugs as soon as they appear. I don't care too much to keep track of bug history because I don't think that it is worth the overhead. Am I alone here? Are there studies (book/article/whatever) about the disadvantages (or great advantages) of using issue tracking systems?Read the article
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Benefits and Future of Web Applications
A web application is an application that is contacted in excess of a network such as the Internet or an intranet. The term should also mean a computer software application that is hosted in a browser-controlled environment or coded in a browser-supported language and dependent on a frequent web browser to provide the application executable.Read the article
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CSS As Tableless Web Design
CSS is one of the most widely used style sheet language since the end of the table website design regime. According to several experts, such as those from Web design Philippines companies, the use of... [Author: Margarette Mcbride - Web Design and Development - April 27, 2010]Read the article
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Another Link in the SEO Chain
External links, reciprocal linking, search engine optimisation... It's enough to spin the heads of those not up to date with web development language. However, if you have a business website and you want to achieve listings on the first few pages (and hopefully the top 10) of Google, you'd better start to pay attention!Read the article
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The Style Sheet Languages Of Then And Now
One of the most popular style sheet language used across the industry of web designing today is CSS (Cascading Style Sheets). It was once known as the "tableless web design" because it was the only s... [Author: Margarette Mcbride - Web Design and Development - May 17, 2010]Read the article
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Web Content Writers Provide Value Beyond Words
With a great deal of fanfare, Apple Computer recently released its iPad, assuring us that we would all become very familiar with this product and how it would change our lives for the better. As technology is difficult to keep up with these days, it's certainly true to say that we've heard this kind of claim before, but there does seem little doubt that one of the company's other products, the iPhone, will go down in history as having revolutionized the way that we communicate. Once again, we see how important the Internet is to us right now and how it is likely to gain additional traction.Read the article
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Facebook likes reset after moving to HTTPS
- by aarondicks
I've got a question regarding the Facebook like button. We worked on a piece recently that embeds a number of social share buttons (please see the source code below). When the piece was released, it was on HTTP, and received over 2k likes (the URL 'slug' hasn't changed at all). The site was recently migrated to permanent-on HTTPS, and the like data has been reset, and we've been left with 50 new, recent likes. If you see in the source code, the URL is set explicitly to like the HTTP version, which I believe to be correct. Can anyone help me work out what's happened here? Here's the HTML bit of the like button: <div class="fb-like" data-href="http://www.harveywatersofteners.co.uk/history-interior-design" data-layout="box_count" data-action="like" data-show-faces="false" data-share="false"></div>Read the article
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Optimizing Your Sales Page the Right Way
In this article, I will explain how it is sometimes more important to write a page with the people in mind, how they think, feel and react than to have it optimized for the mere purpose of drawing traffic. Having sales pages in your online business or website is the main moneymaker for your business. So it is important to have the copy on that page to be as congruent to the language of the people you are selling to.Read the article
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Ideas for pet concurrent applications [closed]
- by DJoyce
As part of research I am doing into functional concurrent programming, I am looking to develop a prototype business application (or otherwise), that requires and supports parallelism. So I will first develop this application in java 7, followed by scala and then clojure while demonstrating the concurrent support in each language. However, I am a little short on suitable ideas and therefore i'm hoping I can get some good, interesting ideas on this thread. Thanks!Read the article
