Fabric Engine v1.0 Launched

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Fabric Engine is a software engineering firm which provides developers, who work with different dynamic languages, with compiled performance in a multi-threaded manner. It recently released version 1.0 of Fabric Engine which is its computing platform for delivering high performance. The client and server side Fabric Engine technology recently earned the Judges Choice at NodeJam, which took place … [Read more...]

Choosing a Coding Language

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When you want to create an argument between programmers, all you need to do is ask them which coding language is the best.  More often than not, you will hear support for various languages like Ruby, Python, and PHP.  Rarely will there be a case when all programmers agree upon a single language. Frankly, choosing between these three languages can be a bit complicated.  All of the languages … [Read more...]

Android’s Market Share Outdoes iPhone’s Share By Double in U.S

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According to a recent BGR.com report, only 27% of smartphone owners in the U.S. owns an iPhone, while 47% of them owned Android devices. The research also found that less than half the people researched their phones before purchase and their decision was mostly based on Google's reputation. This amounts to Android having almost twice the market share as compared to Google. The most popular brand … [Read more...]

How To Get Programmers To Document Their Code

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Having your programmers document their code is always a challenge for several reasons.  One reason is that the primary duties for a programmer are to design, implement, debug, and maintain existing code.  Another reason is that software modules are often written and rewritten many times before they are made public, and developers who begin documenting API implementations too early can often … [Read more...]

Technology Tools Driving Data Journalism

An interesting Dailymaverick.co.za article shows how programming languages and open-source technologies can help media organizations deliver news that is more relevant, local and personalized. Reporters can use technology tools to perform their jobs quickly, conveniently and successfully. This is especially true for investigative journalism, where there is typically a need for large amounts of … [Read more...]

WidgetPad for iPhone Great Tool for Developers

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WidgetPad Inc., a provider of collaborative developer environments for web based mobile applications, has developed the WidgetPad for iPhone. WidgetPad for iPhone helps developers easily create native applications using HTML5, CSS3 and JavaScript, and distribute them as stand alone applications through the Apple iTunes store. WidgetPad is a collaborative, open source environment that will … [Read more...]

How To Improve Your Programming Skills

Programming can be a lot of fun.  You can be the captain of your own ship, and you want to run a tight ship.  To run a tight ship, you need to adhere to a few tips to make sure you are using your genius, creativity and time to the best of your ability to make the process even more fun. Write an Implementation Plan For starters, make sure you always write an implementation plan using a … [Read more...]

Qualities of a Good Programmer

Computer programming is a hot field to be in and there are a lot of programmers out there to choose from, so to stand out, you want to have a few qualities that people look for when deciding who to choose. Listening Skills The first quality a good programmer has to have are good listening skills.  A lot of times, a client will try to explain to you what they want without a lot of technical … [Read more...]

Could a Facebook Phone Be In The Future?

Mark Zucherberg is still insisting he has no plans of releasing a Facebook phone, but phones like  HTC's ChaCha and Salsa, which focus on Facebook with dedicated buttons for the social network, are becoming more prevalent. HTC's phones are Android based with the same Sense user interface that appears in handsets on the Droid Incredible and Evo 4G. They just go a little further with Facebook … [Read more...]

Applying Employee Training To The Work Place

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As an employer, you want your employees to be trained to the best of their ability for optimum productivity.  Kevin Young, General Manager EMEA at Skillsoft, put together some good tips for organizations to keep in mind when planning training courses.  Most often, employers leave it up to the employee to decide what type of training they would like to pursue, but this is actually not the best … [Read more...]

Firebox Squeezing More Value and Time from Advanced Python Training

Advance Python programming continues to wind its way into business, gaming applications and financial programs all over the world. The demand for the highly sought after advanced IT training for Firebox Training of Golden Colorado means offering more flexibility and value in online course curriculum. Firebox Training now offers several levels of Advanced Python instructor-led training in 3-day … [Read more...]