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System.Globalization namespace in .NET

The .NET Framework has built-in support for globalisation in its System.Globalization namespace. This namespace can help you build international support into your applications. Read more »

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Enhance persistent properties in Java apps

Maintaining persistent data is a common feature of Java applications. The Properties class provides the basics, but you can easily enhance it. Read more »

Streamline .NET strings

Strings are integral to most app dev projects, so it is imperative that they don't impair performance. The .NET StringBuilder class streamlines string values processing. Read more »

Put the Java Reflection API to work in your apps

The Java Reflection API enables you to take advantage of a variety of programming techniques. We'll show you how to inspect objects and work with arrays in the context of this API. Read more »

Store your app's configuration information with Java Properties

Keeping configuration info in a handy text file can make your life easier. Learn to leverage Java's Properties class for this purpose in your own applications. Read more »

Get your apps moving with Java streams

Managing the files in your application doesn't have to be confusing. This article will show you how to work with Java streams and File objects. Read more »

Ask Chuck: Creating Windows apps without a remote database

This week Chuck answers a Builder AU reader's question on creating Windows applications that users can edit without having to connect to a remote database. Read more »

Don't underestimate passwords in Web apps

Password security for a Web application is a no-brainer for seasoned Web developers. But should you force users to enter strong passwords? Read more »

Develop Applications for the BlackBerry

Want to develop apps for the Blackberry handheld devices on the market in Australia? Try this "Hello World" primer from David McAmis. Read more »

Retrofitting JUnit: Start testing older code

While best practice says that you write your tests at the same time as - or even before - you write your code, you'll probably have a body of code without tests. Here's how you add tests to existing applications. Read more »

Easily utilise Microsoft Word functionality in your .NET application

Microsoft Office may be utilised in .NET code via .NET and COM interoperability. Create more powerful applications by integrating the many functions available in the Word products into your application. Read more »

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  • Staff Opera's new SDK: Better browsing on the Wii?

    Opera has thrown a little more love at device developers by announcing an updated version of its software development kit on Wednesday at CES. Read more »

    -- posted by Staff

  • Staff 2008: Time to call stumps

    It's another year down but some things never change. That was shown this week as Internet Explorer remained under fire from yet another zero-day exploit. In other news, we set a hard drive on fire and Apple cans its involvement with MacWorld. Read more »

    -- posted by Staff

  • Staff Unlocking Android

    In this week's roundup we take a look at Google's new technology -- Native Client, its Android phone, news from the world of web browsers and more. Read more »

    -- posted by Staff

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