An individual who writes application programs in a user organization. Most programmers are application programmers. Contrast with systems programmer. See system development cycle.
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- NimbleKit 1.6.1 (Mac)
- NimbleKit is a fast & fun way to develop apps for iPhone and iPod touch. You don't need to know Objective-C or to be an experienced programmer. All you need is to know HTML and JavaScript. NimbleKit will integrate to Xcode and do the rest! Main Features: ...
- Software downloads 2009-11-25
- Chrome OS will give Microsoft a run for their money
- SilverLight draws circles around Google's gimmickCompare SL's demo w/ that of ChromeOS and see it for yourself the truth: The former completely owns the latter.RE: Chrome OS will give Microsoft a run for their moneyWhat kool aid are you drinking? NOTHING is secure, and Google wants to take over everything....
- Discussion threads 2009-11-19
- Google hopes to remake programming with Go
- Could be a really cool programming for old C/C programmers!!I will definitely try it out.No. No pointers.Umm, no. No pointers, no "*" symbols littered in my code anymore, thanks.. . . and, frankly, it pushes typing from bad to worse. No OOP, and no replacement, other than what...
- Discussion threads 2009-11-11
- DoneEx XCell Compiler 1.9.9 (Windows)
- DoneEx XCell Compiler offers very easy and hassle free Microsoft Excel workbook copy protection. You can compile Excel spreadsheet into EXE application with securely hidden formulas in binary format and protected VBA code. With registration/license management feature you can protect your compiled Excel workbook from illegal copying from one computer...
- Software downloads 2009-11-05
- Software that automatically fixes itself, without shutting down
- Invariant DetectionThis is supposing that the software is simple enough to determine invariants and not block valid code paths that are infrequently used. It sounds a lot like applying design by contract after the fact.Software That Fixes Itself?The headline implies an application that fixes itself. The article describes and...
- Discussion threads 2009-10-29
- Yes, Ubuntu can absolutely be the default Windows alternative
- This "commercial" spoof is much betterhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0-22EpQOm8c:)2010: Year of Linux!!!*snickers*Dawson, you're such a tool.AwesomeNot a fan of South Park but that was hilarious.Chrome OSChrome OS isn't vaporware. It's actively developed, and you can download the beta here:http://linux.softpedia.com/get/System/Operating-Systems/Linux-Distributions/Chrome-OS-50930.shtmlI had hopes Google was going to push out something special, kind of like...
- Discussion threads 2009-10-27
- Who's a candidate for Desktop Linux? Your Kids.
- "Hannah Montana Linux" may not be ready to give to your kids yet, but it's an idea that has legs. My partner in crime in the Frugal Tech Show, Ken Hess, who blogs over at Daniweb, recently published his list of Top 10...
- Blog posts 2009-10-20
- What makes Microsoft's SharePoint tick?
- Make a post explaining what SharePoint is...As you said, it is a complex product. I remember when Lotus Notes came out, it was difficult to pin it to a traditional category - what IS it? SharePoint may have some of the same issues of perception.What is SharePoint:There are 2 SharePoint?s,...
- Discussion threads 2009-10-16
- Typinator 3.6 (Mac)
- Have you ever experienced the tedium and frustration of having to repeatedly type your name, e-mail address, home page url, and other words or phrases again, again and again? Or do you frequently need to quickly insert images like your signature, location plan, or company logo into documents? Do you...
- Software downloads 2009-09-29
- PCThrust 1.9.28.2009 (Windows)
- PCThrust is a useful application that allows you to modify the computer settings in order to increase performance and speed. Much faster then the original programmer intended. With little to no effort you can easily make programs & games run faster on your computer without having to purchase a new...
- Software downloads 2009-09-28
- Google Chrome Frame ... Chrome performance for IE users!
- Global governments should move this forwardGlobal governments should take the lead, to promote open web standards, by requiring all government agencies still utilizing IE to install this plug-in (or alternatively, upgrade to a modern web browser).This would:1. Bring government browsers into compliance, with the latest modern web standards.2. Increase agency...
- Discussion threads 2009-09-23
- Does it matter that "Linux is bloated"?
- well compare to what compare too its former self ... ultra thin but lack finessecompare to win 2k compare to win xp compare to vista /win 7 will all there crapware compare to Mac and its hardware lock in Its easy to state Linux is bloated but...
- Discussion threads 2009-09-22
- How to save the PC: A petition to Microsoft and Apple
- IndeedThat's the point. Let's not leave this to the user to have to figure out, when a change to the default installation could make system recovery a lot easier for both IT and end users.Yes, two drives would be idealBut it's also a little more expensive and it would depend...
- Discussion threads 2009-09-21
- RubyStack 1.6-0 (Windows)
- An installer that greatly simplifies the installation of Ruby on Rails and its runtime dependencies. Ruby on Rails is a full-stack MVC framework for database-backed Web applications that is optimized for programmer happiness and sustainable productivity. It lets you write beautiful code by favoring convention over configuration. BitNami RubyStack application...
- Software downloads 2009-09-21
- What would it take for you to switch to Linux?
- Secret Service ProtectionI'd consider switching to Linux if I was provided presidential level protection. With all the spyware functionality built into Linux allowing serial killers to track your location, it's simply too dangerous to run Linux. You're literally asking to be killed. Save yourself, pay for your software.Linux - Whom...
- Discussion threads 2009-09-15
- Source code for Skype eavesdropping trojan in the wild
- Earlier this week, Swiss programmer Ruben Unteregger who has been reportedly working for a Swiss company ERA IT Solutions responsible for coding government sponsored spyware, has released the source code of a trojan horse that injects code into the Skype process in order to convert the incoming and outgoing voice...
- Blog posts 2009-08-28
- 3 new apps appear on Palm Pre App Catalog, including Palm Desktop sync
- paltform3 new apps, in 2 months, one for $29, the phone spying your location and your usage, man you gotta love the new pre and the web os platform.At least those are usefull apps, not 50.000 iFarts, lol.And yeah, you gotta love WebOS, since it`s faster than the Iphone at...
- Discussion threads 2009-08-15
- NimbleKit 1.5 (Mac)
- NimbleKit is a fast & fun way to develop apps for iPhone and iPod touch. You don't need to know Objective-C or to be an experienced programmer. All you need is to know HTML and JavaScript. NimbleKit will integrate to Xcode and do the rest! Main Features: Native...
- Software downloads 2009-08-13
- Software engineers move over - the era of the media engineer
- Software engineers move over - the era of the media engineerI don't see this happeninggood engineers are good engineers; perhaps shoddy media engineers will be washed out of the process more quickly than shoddy programmers so perhaps you'll see this situation influence salary spreads since "bad aesthetics" speak louder...
- Discussion threads 2009-07-29
- Windows 7: Good enough to pay for?
- Windows 7: Good enough to pay for?The blog title is very interestng.A few years ago such a title "Is Windows Good Enough To Pay For?" would be unthinkable. Of course! We all were in Worship mode - everything MS threw at us even if it was crap we paid for....
- Discussion threads 2009-06-27
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