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Wednesday, August 20, 2008

1. BuyMacStuff.com Goes Live!

This week we launched a new website for one of clients (BuyMacStuff.com).
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2. Naming Fields: Choose a Context Name

Tip: When naming fields/columns in a table, use ONE name for the data in the field. For example, although states are called provinces and other names in other coutries, use one or the other in the database but not both. Use CompanyState, avoid CompanyStateProvince. Use labels in your website or program to switch context.
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3. oracle silent mode installation using response file

You can automate the installation and configuration of Oracle software, either fully or partially, by specifying a response file when you start the Oracle Universal Installer.
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4. Applying the Built-in ASP.NET User-Login Functionality to Your Database

Using aspnet_regsql.exe to set up a database to support the functionality of ASP.NET 2.0's built-in membership.
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5. Dr. Bott Upload Wizard

This wizard uploads DrBott.com store items to our ASPSuite eStore storefront software.
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6. Get UserID using ASP.NET Built-in Membership

Question: How do you resolve the UserID of a user when using ASP.NET 2.0's built in Membership utility?
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7. Common Browser Info by w3schools.com

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8. Boxing and Unboxing

Boxing is the conversion of a value type to the object type (or to any interface type that is implemented by the value type). Unboxing is the conversion from an object type to a value type (or from an interface type to any value type that is implemented by the value type).
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9. Nullable Type

Short Definition: Nullable types are instances of System.Nullable(T). A Nullable type can represent any of the normal values for its value type or it can be assigned the value null. This is useful when dealing with databases that may have types that do not have a value.
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10. NAT

Short Definition: Network Address Translation (NAT). The process of modifying network address information in a data packet header while in transit across a router for the purpose of remapping a given address space into another. Allows you to hide your local IP addresses from the Internet.
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11. Paradox Runtime Limitations

Listing of Paradox features NOT available in Paradox Runtime.
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12. Legal and Illegal Characters on PPC

Displaying code snippets in the knowledge base and message boards can be a bit tricky. You cannot use "&_lt;", "&_gt;", "&_amp;lt;", nor "&_amp;gt;" (minus underscores).
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13. Don't Use Size=1 or Font-Size=xx-small

Tip: Do not use the smallest standard font size of "1" and "xx-small" for any text you actually want a visitor to read. The smallest font size should be reserved for text you don't care if the visitor reads like the copyright notice at the bottom of the page.
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14. Virual; Abstract; vs. Dynamic; Abstract;

Question: Why do I have to specify virtual when creating an abstract method? Why not just abstract?
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15. Aggregation

Short Definition: Aggregations indicate a whole-part relationship, and are known as "has-a" or "is part of" relationships. An Aggregation relationship is indicated by a line with a hollow diamond.
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16. Association

Short Definition: An Association is a generic relationship between two classes and is represented a line connecting the two classes. This line can be qualified with the type of relationship, and can also feature multiplicity rules such as one-to-one, one-to-many, many-to-many, 0 or 1 to many, etc.
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17. Composition

Short Definition: A composite relationship means that a class cannot exist by itself. It must exist as a member of another class. A composite relationship is indicated by a solid line with a solid diamond head pointing to the part class. Alternatively, you can show this relationship graphically with the part class nested in the whole class.
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18. Dependency

Short Definition: A "uses-a" relationship. For example, when a class uses another class as a member variable or a parameter. A "uses-a" relationship forms a dependency on a class. A Dependency relationship is indicated by a dotted line with an arrow.
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19. Generalization

Short Definition: Where you generalize specific classes into general parent classes or take general parent classes and specialize them as needed in child classes. A Generalization relationship is the equivalent of inheritance in object oriented programming (OOP). A Generalization relationship is an "is-a" relationship and is indicated by an arrow with a hollow arrowhead pointing to the parent class. For example, a Honda Accord "is-a" Car.
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20. UML Resource Page

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21. Stack

Short Definition: A queue-like data structure which supports the last in, first out functionality.
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22. Stacks in Java

Provides the definition of a stack and an example of its implementation in Java
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23. Eclipse And Java: Free Video Tutorials

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24. Data Model

Short Definition: A data model is a diagram of the tables used in a form or report. It identifies the tables, defines the relationships between them (links), and has features including the ability to filter each table and mark any table as read-only. You can save a data model (.dm) and reuse it with another form or report.
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25. Eclipse IDE for [General] Java Development (Free)

If you need support for general Java and Web development, consider Eclipse IDE for Java EE Developers.
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1. Storing your .NET Application Settings

Storing settings and configuration information for your .NET application can be achieved in a number of ways including using the app.config file and the ConfigurationManager class, using the registry, and in your own custom configuration file.
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2. oracle silent mode installation using response file

You can automate the installation and configuration of Oracle software, either fully or partially, by specifying a response file when you start the Oracle Universal Installer.
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3. MSSQL Update Trigger Example

This tutorial shows how you would create a trigger in Microsoft SQL Server 2005/2008 that will date/timestamp a column named last_updated everytime any data in the row is updated.

This example assumes a primary key that includes 3 fields.


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4. Dr. Bott Upload Wizard

This wizard uploads DrBott.com store items to our ASPSuite eStore storefront software.
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Wednesday, August 20, 2008

5. BuyMacStuff.com Goes Live!

This week we launched a new website for one of clients (BuyMacStuff.com).
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6. Install Paradox 9 on Vista

Instructions to install Paradox 9 for Windows on Vista.
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7. Naming Fields: Choose a Context Name

Tip: When naming fields/columns in a table, use ONE name for the data in the field. For example, although states are called provinces and other names in other coutries, use one or the other in the database but not both. Use CompanyState, avoid CompanyStateProvince. Use labels in your website or program to switch context.
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8. Corel Paradox for Windows on Vista

Question: Does Corel Paradox for Windows run on Vista? If so, are there any issues?
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9. Applying the Built-in ASP.NET User-Login Functionality to Your Database

Using aspnet_regsql.exe to set up a database to support the functionality of ASP.NET 2.0's built-in membership.
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10. psSendMail DLL

Easily send e-mail directly from your custom applications. Works with all 32-bit Windows development environments and includes Paradox, Access, and Visual Basic examples.
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11. Get UserID using ASP.NET Built-in Membership

Question: How do you resolve the UserID of a user when using ASP.NET 2.0's built in Membership utility?
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12. Testing Websites with Various Browsers

Question: What browsers and resolutions should I test my website with?
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13. Common Browser Info by w3schools.com

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14. Test Using Common Browsers

Tip: Test each website with various common browsers. As of early 2008, we test each website we build with Internet Explorer, FireFox, and Safari. Sometimes we also include Opera as part of our standard test suite. The minimum resolution we test for "regular" websites is 1024x768 (and higher). We no longer support 800x600.
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15. Boxing and Unboxing

Boxing is the conversion of a value type to the object type (or to any interface type that is implemented by the value type). Unboxing is the conversion from an object type to a value type (or from an interface type to any value type that is implemented by the value type).
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16. CMAS Certified & Small Business Certified

Prestwod is CMAS Certified & Small Business Certified.
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17. Nullable Type

Short Definition: Nullable types are instances of System.Nullable(T). A Nullable type can represent any of the normal values for its value type or it can be assigned the value null. This is useful when dealing with databases that may have types that do not have a value.
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18. Paradox Runtime Limitations

Listing of Paradox features NOT available in Paradox Runtime.
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19. NAT

Short Definition: Network Address Translation (NAT). The process of modifying network address information in a data packet header while in transit across a router for the purpose of remapping a given address space into another. Allows you to hide your local IP addresses from the Internet.
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20. Legal and Illegal Characters on PPC

Displaying code snippets in the knowledge base and message boards can be a bit tricky. You cannot use "&_lt;", "&_gt;", "&_amp;lt;", nor "&_amp;gt;" (minus underscores).
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21. A 10 Minute ASP Classic Quick Start

An example of using ASP's Response.Write and creating functions.
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