Term of the Week: Interpreted Language
Other Java Article Published June 3, 2005
Look at what makes BASIC, JavaScript, and PHP interpreted languages and how are they different from compiled languages.
More articles by Jim Minatel
editor@developer.com
Term of the Week: Data Types
Other Java Article Published May 23, 2005
Gain an understanding of why data types and type checking are so important in programming.
Term of the Week: Variables
Other Java Article Published May 13, 2005
Discover what variables are and how they can help you.
Term of the Week: Patterns
Architecture & Design Article Published April 19, 2005
Learn how patterns incorporate developer experiences for better software reuse.
Term of the Week: Software Factories
Architecture & Design Article Published February 28, 2005
Building software using principles from manufacturing factories is the next step in software development efficiency.
Term of the Week: Obfuscate
Enterprise Java Article Published December 9, 2004
Hide your code from prying eyes.
Term of the Week: Zombies and Phishing
Security Article Published November 15, 2004
See how hackers turn armies of users' PCs into an attack force and trick naive users into giving up sensitive data.
Term of the Week: Hacker
Web-based Java Article Published October 26, 2004
Despite differing intentions and motives, a hacker by any other name is still a hacker.
Term of the Week: Spyware and Adware
Other Language Article Published October 5, 2004
What are spyware and adware and are they a danger to your computer?
Term of the Week: Spam
Web-based Java Article Published September 16, 2004
Here is a term that is getting a lot of press lately. Find out what it is and how it can effect you.
Malware Defined: Viruses, Worms, Trojan Horses
Enterprise Java Article Published September 2, 2004
The first step to protecting yourself from viruses, worms, trojan horses, and other threats is understanding them.
Grid Computing Defined
Techniques Article Published August 13, 2004
Should You Build Your Own SuperComputer from Spare PCs using Grid Computing?
Term of the Week: SALT
XML Article Published June 4, 2004
Discover how the SALT (Speech Application Language Tags) specification pairs speech with HTML, XHTML, and XML.
Term of the Week: Framework
Enterprise Java Article Published May 4, 2004
See what the key components of a framework are and learn why there's more to frameworks than .NET Framework, Struts, and Cocoon.
Term of the Week: Smart Client
Techniques Article Published April 21, 2004
What constitutes a 'smart client' and what programs or languages are involved?
Term of the Week: Business Intelligence
Techniques Article Published April 1, 2004
If you are not already familiar with the term Business Intelligence, now is a good time to start learning.
XAML Defined
Other Article Published March 24, 2004
Take a look at XAML (Extensible Application Markup Language.) XAML is the codename for a new Microsoft markup language used to create UI elements for client applications in the forthcoming Windows release codenamed 'Longhorn.'
Term of the Week: Open Source
Other Java Article Published March 10, 2004
Do you want to get involved in the heated conversations around the water cooler? At the very least, you need to understand the term Open Source and what it means to the software industry. Here is where you start.
Term of the Week: Generics
Visual C++ Article Published February 26, 2004
Here is your chance to catch up on one of programming hot topics... Generics.
Term of the Week: XHTML
XML Article Published February 11, 2004
Designed to pick up where HTML left off, XHTML extends information even further.
Term of the Week: RSS
XML Article Published January 23, 2004
RSS feeds are popping up everywhere! Learn what RSS is as well as how you can use and provide your own RSS feeds.
Term of the Week: Service Oriented Architecture
Project Management Article Published January 8, 2004
Learn the defining concepts behind Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA).
