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Step aside, Chrome, for Squirrelfish Extreme

Just about every browser out there now is trying to grab the crown for fastest performance for running JavaScript, the programming language that powers many increasingly sophisticated Web-based applications. Read more »

Safari 3.1 update fixes 13 security flaws

Apple has released Safari 3.1 for users on Mac OS X and Windows. Along with new features are 13 security updates, most of the fixes address cross-site scripting flaws. Read more »

Google crawls into source code search

Google is taking its search expertise to one of its favorite audiences: software developers. Read more »

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Getting familiar with Regular Expressions

Within the .NET framework, Regular Expressions offer consultants powerful capabilities for their application development clients. Here's a look at Regular Expressions and how you can apply them to your work. Read more »

.NET delivers regular expressions

Regex has been around for a long time, but is new to many .NET programmers. Check out some cool apps for .NET's Regex functionality. Read more »

Data validation with JavaScript and regular expressions

Discover how regular expressions offer a simple and elegant way to manipulate text within JavaScript. Tony Patton also explores how JavaScript's regular expression simplifies data validation. Read more »

Make your C# code more readable with comments

Application developers enjoy solving problems and churning out line after line of code, but the mere mention of documentation sends them running for the exit. Here are some tips for comments using C#. Read more »

Client-side data validation with XML

There is nothing more frustrating than submitting a long Web form and waiting on an entire unload-reload cycle, only to be told you forgot the post code. This approach to creating a data validation routine uses a bit of XML to keep the data organised. Read more »

Manipulating ASP.NET 2.0 browser support

ASP.NET 2.0 allows you to address browser support through browser configuration files. This set of files defines the capabilities for specific browsers. Read more »

Look inside .NET DLL files with Reflector

In this column, I explore reverse engineering compiled ASP.NET code, with an emphasis on the Reflector tool. Read more »

Easily correct data casing with SQL Server

In this tutorial, I will create a function that will be useful in terms of updating data or just displaying data to end users in a pleasing manner. Read more »

What tools assist with your .NET development?

If you work on big projects in .NET you've got to have the right toolset. We all have our favorite applications, but which ones increase productivity and make our job easier? Read more »

Perform HTML form validation with ASP.NET

Most business applications involve data input, validation, and some form of output. Web applications are no different. Learn how to validate user input with ASP.NET. Read more »

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