A programmer's reflection on favorite languages, arguing for learning diverse programming languages to become a better developer.
Automating OBIEE 11g startup/shutdown on Linux using an improved Ant-based script from Oracle's Windows version.
A developer announces their participation in Ludum Dare 22, outlining their tech stack (C++, SFML, sfxr, LMMS) for the game jam.
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Explains the Identity Map pattern in Entity Framework v4, a key ORM concept for preventing duplicate object instances and ensuring data consistency.
Guide on using JDeveloper to create a Web Service Proxy for accessing BI Publisher 11g Web Services from Java applications.
Overview of new web services in BI Publisher 11g, including their uses, implementation, and WSDL details.
A technical guide on integrating BI Publisher 11g web services into a BPEL process within Oracle's SOA Suite.
A 2011 presentation on using WordPress plugins to integrate social media, encourage sharing, and boost visitor engagement.
WP Document Revisions plugin now integrates with Edit Flow, adding advanced workflow features like email notifications, custom metadata, and team chat.
A developer shares six recommended programming books covering Cocoa design, sockets in C, Quartz graphics, and classic programming texts.
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Explores a new WPF 4.5 feature allowing event subscription via markup extensions, with a focus on MVVM pattern integration.
Troubleshooting guide for Fedora 14 to 15 upgrade errors, focusing on proxy configuration and post-reboot issues.
Troubleshooting an ODI 10g connection error with OCI, identifying the issue as an incorrect ojdbc5.jar driver version.
Oracle's July Critical Patch Update addresses a security vulnerability (CVE-2011-2241) in OBIEE versions 10.1.3.4.1 and 11.1.1.3.
Microsoft and RealDolmen release version 4 of the Windows Azure SDK for PHP, adding storage, management API, and command-line tools.
A recap of a Community Day 2011 session on integrating ASP.NET MVC 3, MEF, and NuGet to create loosely coupled, easy-to-use software architectures.
Explores advanced techniques for using Windows Azure Queues, including back-off polling, handling large messages, and implementing state machines.
Guide to disabling the pointing stick (TrackPoint) on a Dell Latitude E4310 laptop to prevent cursor jumps while typing.
A developer critiques Microsoft's confusing .NET Framework version naming and advocates for simpler, clearer version numbers like .NET 4.1.
A guide to implementing automatic single sign-on for WordPress on IIS7 using Windows Authentication and a custom plugin for Active Directory users.
