Development

Implement first, design later

Sean McGrath — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 08:28:08 -0500

If I were to utter the two words "implementation" and "design" in the context of an IT project, would you be inclined to re-order them in your head? I.e. to think in terms of "design" first and "implementation" second?

Linux command: Side by side diff

Sandra Henry-Stocker — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 12:46:27 -0500

Tired of looking at strings of "28,30d27" characters separating the differences between files you're comparing? Try a side by side diff listing that works the way your brain does.

Web Application Security Best Practices

veridicus — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 11:20:44 -0500

When building a web application there are common practices which should be followed to enhance security. In addition to the basic security of the server operating system and runtimes, web developers should follow accepted guidelines to write secure applications.

Pet Peeves - English

Sean McGrath — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 09:48:00 -0500

A while back I wrote an article about my pet peeves related to XML. Some time soon I hope to write something similar related to my other main weapon of choice, namely, Python. Before that though, I thought it might be interesting to think about the peeve that relates the two.

Ruby on Rails upgrade released

ITworld staff — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 21:46:26 -0500

Which Life Cycle Is Best for Your Project?

ExecutiveBrief — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 06:34:13 -0500

When choosing a development life cycle, don't just trust your feelings. Decide based on factors that really matter.

Ruby on Rails rolls into the enterprise

ITworld staff — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 10:31:12 -0500

The New York Times used Ruby on Rails to pull together, analyze and display election results in near real time on one of its busiest Web traffic days ever. How did nytimes.com scale up Rails -- a framework known for quick development turnaround but less than lightning fast performance?

Leadership - The Millennials Impact on Business

Martha Young — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 18:26:11 -0500

The Millennials, also known as GenY, are defined as those born between 1980 and 2000. According to a 2007 BSG Alliance Concourse Institute’s research study there are approximately 70 million Millennials in the U.S. today. For comparison, the boomer generation, those born between 1946 and 1964, measures in at 79.6 million according to the 2000 U.S. Census. There is an odd fascination with this generation, its rapid adoption of technology and how they fit into the business world.

Facebook app verification fee draws criticism

ITworld staff — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 16:14:13 -0500

Facebook now gives its developers the option of submitting their applications for review to obtain a seal of approval, but some developers aren't thrilled with the program.

A Few Reasons Why Project Changes Occur

ExecutiveBrief — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 10:38:11 -0500

Some of the most common reasons why change requests are made.

Change requests alter the course of a project and working within the constraints of time, budget and quality more challenging. If change requests are not handled properly, the project will overshoot its schedule and accumulate costs that are beyond the original plan.