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Cartoon of the week: Gamification

2013-06-19T07:53:00Z

In this week's cartoon by David Blazek, we wonder if something has been taken too far...

Subversion 1.8 Gits New Features

2013-06-18T18:11:00Z

Open Source SVN 1.8 version control system adds new capabilities; How does it stack up against Git now?

HTML5 Security: Learn More about Two of Many New Attacks

2013-06-17T07:01:00Z

HTML5 brings new opportunities – for developers and for attackers. Carsten Eilers explores two examples of how an attacker could abuse HTML5 and how you as a developer could prevent this (or not).

Why I Love WebSockets

2013-06-14T07:01:00Z

Methods of communicating over the Web have evolved. HTTP is synchronous--the client sends a request and waits until the server responds. WebSockets are made for asynchronous communications letting you send information quickly and easily without the HTTP overhead.

Utilizing DataSense to Build Data-Cap Sensitive Applications in Windows Phone 8

2013-06-12T07:01:00Z

With the launch of Windows Phone 8, Microsoft introduced support for Data-Cap. Vipul Patel explains the fundamentals of building a Windows Phone 8 application that utilizes Data Sense to be data-cap sensitive.

The Best Reasons to Target Windows 8

2013-06-10T14:08:00Z

Like many other Android developers, you may not be sure what to make of Windows 8 and how it should fit in your plans. Learn some of the best reasons why you should seriously consider bringing your mobile development expertise to bear on the Windows 8 platform.

Implementing User Authentication in CodeIgniter

2013-06-05T07:01:00Z

Voja Janjic shows you how to use CodeIgniter to set up user authentication for your website.

Working with Proximity APIs in Windows Phone 8

2013-06-03T07:01:00Z

Microsoft introduced support for proximity APIs in Windows Phone 8. Join Vipul Patel as he walks you through the fundamentals of working with proximity APIs in applications, targeting the Windows Phone 8 platform.

The Need for Rapid Prototyping in an Agile Age

2013-05-28T15:04:00Z

You've got a smart idea, but you need a working prototype to really show it off and test it. In the age of Agile development the ability to produce a prototype quickly, roll it out to end users, and create a feedback loop that influences the software you produce, is vital.

Microsoft TypeScript - A Perfect Adoption for ASP.NET

2013-05-23T07:01:00Z

Microsoft TypeScript is an open source JavaScript library developed by Microsoft. Discover the power of using Microsoft TypeScript in ASP.NET application development.

Android Encryption with the Android Cryptography API

2013-05-20T17:43:00Z

Need to program with the Android Cryptography APIs? Read this tutorial to find resources, check which algorithms your device supports, and see examples of AES and RSA algorithms.

Working with Bluetooth APIs in Windows Phone 8

2013-05-17T07:01:00Z

With the release of Windows Phone 8, Microsoft introduced support for using Bluetooth APIs in Windows Phone 8 applications. This article walks Windows Phone developers through the fundamentals of working with Bluetooth APIs in applications targeting Windows Phone 8 platform.

Crisp Unit Test Cases Using Microsoft Fakes

2013-05-15T07:01:00Z

Microsoft Fakes framework helps you in writing unit test cases that test only the code that it intends to test, plus it helps in reducing the dependencies in the code. Read on to learn more.

Amazon Launches Coins

2013-05-13T18:50:00Z

Kindle Fire owners now haven 'tens of millions' of dollars to spend on Android apps.

Understanding and Using VOIP Support in Windows Phone 8

2013-05-10T07:01:00Z

Vipul Patel shows you the fundamentals of building a VOIP application on the Windows Phone 8 platform.

Creating a Mobile-Friendly Website in PHP

2013-05-08T07:01:00Z

Learn how to create a mobile-friendly website, their advantages and how to apply them.

Android Developer Tech IQ: Do You Know Enough to Build a Windows Phone 8 App?

2013-05-06T14:36:00Z

If you've built Android apps, then are you ready to expand your market? This Tech IQ will determine if you already have the knowledge to move your app to Windows 8.You might be surprised!

Reading from an SD Card in Windows Phone 8 Applications

2013-05-06T07:01:00Z

Microsoft introduced support for accessing SD card contents in the Windows Phone 8 release. This article walks Windows Phone developers through the fundamentals of building a Windows Phone 8 application that can use the storage APIs to read from SD card.

Designing for Universal Portability

2013-05-03T07:01:00Z

Chrome Packaged Apps are the perfect place to start building your app to be installed on every kind of device from Chromebooks, to Android, to iOS and more!

Guide to Porting Android Applications to Windows 8

2013-05-02T23:01:00Z

The mobile landscape is changing, and Microsoft is now gaining market share. If you've already built for Android, learn what do you really need to know to port your application to Windows Phone 8.

Setting up the Amazon Mobile App SDK Eclipse Plugin

2013-05-02T07:01:00Z

The Amazon Mobile App SDK Eclipse Plugin allows you to easily integrate Amazon APIs into your Android Eclipse project, as well as add or remove Amazon APIs from your project.

Using the File API Outside the Sandbox in Chrome Packaged Apps

2013-04-26T07:01:00Z

Sure you know how to read and write files in the sandbox using a standard file API. Learn how to step outside the sandbox and work with files anywhere on the disk!

Setting Up Your Kindle Fire Development Environment

2013-04-24T15:41:00Z

Before you can start developing mobile apps for Kindle Fire tablets, you must first set up your development environment. Read on to learn more.

Windows 8 and the Android Developer

2013-04-23T14:22:00Z

Developers building mobile applications have to know what platforms are important today, but also need to ask the question of what platforms will be hot tomorrow. Android is hot today. Is Windows Phone 8 important enough for the Android developer to consider?

Synchronized Storage Between Multiple Computers with Chrome Sync

2013-04-19T07:01:00Z

Share data between instances of your Chrome packaged App on multiple computers using the chrome.storage.sync api.