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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 »

Create wrapper classes with dynamic proxies

With dynamic proxies, you can create wrappers on the fly to prevent malfunctions and save tedious code repetition. Find out how you can use them. Read more »

Embrace CSS with Friendly Control Adapters for ASP.NET 2.0

CSS is easy to apply in ASP.NET applications -- but it could be so much easier. The goal of ASP.NET 2.0 CSS Friendly Control Adapters 1.0 is to simplify CSS integration with its controls, making it easier to change appearances via CSS. Read more »

Simplify request processing with a wait-notify technique

If you need to perform an operation that can take unlimited time, you don't want your application to hang up. One solution is to use a wait-notify routine in request processing for multithreaded applications. Read more »

EJB Persistence with Java Standard Edition, part 2

In the second of our series on Java persistence, we look at providing bidirectional relationships between objects. Read more »

Developer Spotlight: Inside .NET with Juval Lowy

Builder AU caught up with Lowy during his masterclass in Sydney and discussed what is in .NET 3.0, the design review process and how developers can better learn. Read more »

Bootstrap Series: Learn Prolog (Part 1)

Bootstrap Series: Learn how to use the declarative language Prolog. This tutorial utilises a Web based Prolog interpreter, so no messing around with installation is necessary. Read more »

Corporate Politics 101

A class in navigating corporate politics will never make its way to a computer science curriculum, but it's a skill you need to develop. A Builder.com member offers first-hand advice. Read more »

Building Java apps with Maven

Maven is more than just a build tool. Used properly, it can help manage your projects and aid deployment. We'll show you how Read more »

Create robust, reusable object-oriented designs

Object-oriented design enhances the ability to add new features in the future. Pick up two principles you can follow to build solid OOD code. Read more »

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