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Microsoft: Virus target won't be in Vista
A new scripting tool targeted by a virus writer will not be part of Windows Vista, the next Windows client release, Microsoft announced Friday. Read more »
Web sites threatened by Samy worm
The newly-discovered Samy worm is the first to exploit a cross site scripting vulnerability, prompting security experts to fear the technique could be used to open a new front in the war against malware. Read more »
With JavaFX, Sun seeks new coders, new revenue
With a back-to-the-future technology called JavaFX, Sun hopes to attract a new class of developer while building a much-needed new revenue source. Read more »
Mozilla fixes critical flaws in Firefox 2.0, Thunderbird
Mozilla has fixed seven vulnerabilities in the latest release of Firefox — SeaMonkey and Thunderbird are also affected. Read more »
Security flaws found in fix for Firefox, SeaMonkey
Mozilla Foundation earlier this week issued a critical fix designed to address vulnerabilities in a recent security update for the Firefox browser and SeaMonkey application suite. Read more »
iFrame attacks: Blame your Web admin guy
With one new Web site compromised every 14 seconds, including some of the biggest names, it's almost impossible to tell what's a "trustworthy" Web site. But who's at fault for exposing Internet users? Read more »
Open-source Eclipse barrels down Ajax path
The open-source development tools consortium fills out its projects for Ajax-style Web development. Read more »
Adobe plots its path on the Web
Best known for apps like Photoshop, Adobe is relying on Kevin Lynch to break out of the shrink-wrapped software business. Read more »
Sun puts Java 6 beta on display
Mustang is now available for coders who want to get to grips with the next version of Java. Read more »
Microsoft gets hip to AJAX
Not to be left out of any development trends, Microsoft is working to simplify the job of building so-called AJAX applications, or Web applications with sophisticated graphics. Read more »
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Tap into advanced JavaScript functions
JavaScript's advanced functions will add power and punch to your Web site. Here's how to leverage recursion and passing by reference and value. Read more »
Using Perl to take control of HTTP caching
This article shows how to take advantage of HTTP caching and expiry features with the help of Perl. Read more »
Network functions in PHP
You can employ PHP's internal functions for easy communication with network protocols, including SMTP and HTTP. This sample code will help you get started. Read more »
Easily integrate JavaScript with ASP.NET pages
While ASP.NET provides a robust development platform, developers should not overlook mature technologies like JavaScript. Tony Patton explains how to integrate JavaScript with ASP.NET controls in this article. Read more »
Restrict keyboard input with this quick-and-easy JavaScript
Employ this client-side JavaScript to validate data that users enter in fields. You can download a sample form to see the script in action. Read more »
Client-side programming with Atlas
In this column, we survey the Atlas architecture to get a better understanding of how you may use it in your development work. Read more »
Take advantage of JavaScript coding guidelines
By establishing coding guidelines for your code can be more readable, reliable, and editable. Read more »
What is cross-site scripting?
Cross-site scripting, also known as "XSS," is a class of security exploit that has gotten a fair bit of attention in the last few years. This article explains what it is and where the dangers lie. Read more »
Scripting Java with the Bean Scripting Framework
Want to support all the scripting languages for Java? The Bean Scripting Framework, BSF, enables you to do just that with a simple API. We'll show you how in this article. Read more »
Manipulating strings with JavaScript
While JavaScript has many applications, working with string values is one of the most popular. Let's take a closer look at manipulating strings. Read more »
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Microsoft services VS2008 & .NET 3.5
-- Microsoft has just announced the release to manufacturing of the .NET Framework 3.5 Service Pack 1 (SP1) and Visual Studio 2008 SP1. Read more »
The 2008 Trends and Threats to Internet security
-- I recently came across the IBM Internet Security Systems X-Force 2008 Mid-Year Trend Statistics report, which outlines issues affecting internet security, including application vulnerabilities, phishing, malware and spam. Read more »
What's new in GWT 1.5?
-- I recently wrote an introduction to the Google Web Toolkit based on Lars Rasmussen's session at the Google Developer Day 2008 in Sydney. Following the introductory session Lars gave us a deeper insight into GWT, particularly what's new in version 1.5. Read more »
Q&A with EditMe: A wiki for non-geeks
-- Finally, a wiki CMS solution that you can safely give to your clients to use. But sshhhh... don't call it a wiki... Read more »
Do you trust data in the cloud?
-- Cheap hosted storage, app engines, and hosted code libraries. Can you really trust your data, or your client's data in the magical Web 2.0 cloud? Read more »
Firefox 3 add-ons to make you a better Web developer
-- Firefox might be a fast browser but it's extensions can transform it into a powerful development tool for Web developers and designers. Here are 10 of the best to get you started. Read more »
Are your Web apps ready for the next-gen browser war?
-- Webkit, Firefox, and Internet Explorer are all scheduled to update their browsers in 2008. Are you ready for Web dev test fest 08? Read more »
Schoolgirl builds SecondLife Web app
-- A new web application AjaxLife allows interaction with the online virtual world
SecondLife. The cool part? It was developed in just a week by a fifteen year old English schoolgirl. Read more »
Adobe's MAX Conference 2007, Day One Keynote
-- The big event of a Flex, Flash or ColdFusion developer's year is Adobe's annual conference held this year in Chicago. Builder AU's Andrew Muller attended this year and reports on the first day's opening. Read more »
Adobe MAX conference: Sneak Peaks, Sound Treats
-- To close MAX 2006 Adobe gave delegates at the conference a sneak peek at some upcoming technologies and products. Read more »
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A first look at Windows 7 betaIn this week's Roundup we show you a preview of Windows 7 beta, cover news from the annual Macworld and more. Read more »
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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 »
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Space pr0n, patent karma and Yang out -- Club Builder
On Club Builder this week: how NASA plans to get the Internet into space, Jerry Yang is out the door at Yahoo and Brendan Eich discusses javascript engine competition.