Articles
- Choosing Between References and Pointers in C++
- Pointers have always been among the favorite subjects of C and C++ programmers. The introduction of reference types to the C++ language raises a series of questions: How are references similar or different from pointers? How are they implemented? And how do they replace pointers altogether in the modern crop of languages: Java, C#, and VB.NET? Also, can you reduce pointer usage in C++? Brian Overland, author of C++ Without Fear: A Beginner's Guide That Makes You Feel Smart, 2nd Edition, explores all these points.
- Testing the Big Picture on Agile Teams
- One of the biggest problems on many agile teams is forgetting the real business value of the feature they are developing. Even with all the testing done for each story, the team may deliver a feature that has outstanding issues, or does not meet the customer’s expectations. This article covers how to balance the fast feedback of working in small increments and iterations with ensuring that the overall feature delivers adequate business value.
- A Whirlwind Tour of Haskell
- David Chisnall continues his whirlwind tour of functional programming with some concrete examples of Haskell.
- A Website Is Really Just Text: Build One in 5 Minutes
- This chapter starts with a blank site and one HTML page and works its way from there to a fully functional site.
- Getting Started with Android App Development for the Kindle Fire
- Shane Conder and Lauren Darcey explain the Eclipse development environment, show you how to create your first Android project, review and compile working Android code, and run your newly created Android application on the Android emulator as well as on a real Kindle Fire.
Podcasts
Storage Design And Implementation In VMware vSphere 5.0- Storage Design and Implementation in VMware vSphere 5.0. author, Mostafa Khalil, describes key concepts from his book which completely demystifies the "black box" of vSphere storage.
- VMware vSphere 5.0: Configuration Tips For Digital Storage
- Storage Design and Implementation In VMware vSphere 5.0 author, Mostafa Khalil, provides a series of tips for configuration in digital storage.
- The Scrum Field Guide Trailer
- An overview of the Scrum Field Guide: Practical Advice for Your First Year, by Mitch Lacey.
Blogs
- #TuesdayTrivia: Spotlight on WP7 (Win a copy of Sams Teach Yourself Windows Phone 7 Application Development)
- These days, what CAN'T a smartphone do? Microsoft is putting their own spin on things to help you experience "life in motion" when using your device. Instead of containing static application icons, the re-imagined Start screen features live Tiles showing real-time content updates.
- What Apple and Every Apple Support Professional Must Do
The Flashback attack is a sign of more to come. Are you prepared to see your Apple computer (or those you support) as functional UNIX devices that require special skills?
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