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Getting From Requirements to Code
IT faces challenges in solving complex business problems with technology. Find out how MDD offers a solution to improve communication, reduce technical complexity, and eliminate errors. [Read More]

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Open Sourcing Enterprise Middleware
FTPOnline editors were invited to sit in on a recent roundtable discussion of open source middleware. Here are some highlights that demonstrate the strength of the open source trend in the enterprise. [Read More]

  Featured Articles
 

Best Practices for Building Quality and Performance
Implementing an effective application performance assurance strategy is a significant challenge. See how a life-cycle approach is the best way to assure application performance is a part of the quality process. [Read More]


Take a SON Approach to Agile SOA
All the hype around SOA these days focuses solely on the application tier with little or no attention to delivery. Discover how a SON approach capitalizes on the flexibility of SOAs. [Read More]


Taking Virtualization to the Next Level
Today's technology industry has only begun to realize the benefits of system virtualization. Discover how Virtutech helps you take advantage of virtualization. [Read More]


Consolidating Disparate Infrastructures
Multiple acquisitions or mergers can result in sprawling, redundant infrastructures. Take a look at a methodology that emphasizes business processes first and technology second. [Read More]


Demonstrating the Benefits of Good Health
Applications for heath care require integration. InterSystems believes that it offers the right game plan to meet the specific needs of this industry. [Read More]

  Product Focus
 

Data-Driven Development Through Java
Java developers can create applications with a lot of data more easily. See how Jalapeño and Zen offer unique RAD capabilities for highly data-driven applications. [Read More]
  Special Reports
 

Application Development Optimization
Learn how new technology approaches are allowing top organizations to quickly pinpoint critical application problems, accelerating their application development process and reducing their service and support costs significantly. [Learn more!]


Best Practices in Modeling and Patterns
Use modeling techniques, such as the Universal Modeling Language (UML) and Business Process Modeling (BPM), to define app dev methodology. Plus, examine the role of design and implementation patterns in delivering next-generation apps. [Read More]


Testing and Application Quality
This Special Report explores the growing challenges of building and deploying high-quality apps. Ensure that your end users can reliably use apps to accomplish their business activities, and discover new approaches and technologies that make quality within your reach. [Read More]


Development Solutions for Results-Driven Teams
Business responsiveness, time-to marketing, and IT flexibility stem from informed decisions based on current data. Discover how you can address your business challenges through IBM's platform for governing software and systems development. [Read More]


The Enterprise Service Bus
This Special Report looks at the current state of ESB technology, alternatives that are available for those who do not need an ESB, and what the future holds. [Read More]


Web 2.0
Discover the technologies behind the Web 2.0 phenomenon so you can design and develop new, exciting Web-based applications. [Read More]


State of the Java Art
The future is bright for the Java technology community, and these advances are paving the way for more avenues of innovation. Check out this Special Report on the state of Java, including coverage from this year's JavaOne conference. [Read More]
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  Opinions
 

Embracing Standards
Terrence O'DonnellThe Eclipse Foundation's membership in three industry standards organizations marks an important milestone for the open source community. FTPOnline Senior Editor Terry O'Donnel comments on the news. [Read More]


Skills, Talent, and Tech Employment
Peter Varhol Finding a job in the tech industry isn't a formulaic process, says Peter Varhol. He believes there's a lot of luck involved and offers some tactics to improve your odds. [Read More]


Granting Developers' Wishes
Developers like getting features they desire in tool upgrades. Learn how Oracle used feedback to enhance SQL Developer 1.1 for developers working with databases. [Read More]

  Interviews
 

An Open Source Stack for BPM
Immediately prior to its announcement that Intalio is donating its BPMS to the open source community, CEO Ismael Ghalimi spoke briefly with FTPOnline editors about the move. [Read More]

  Books
 

Master Column Binding in BIRT Report Designer
In this chapter from BIRT: A Field Guide to Reporting, you'll learn how to use in BIRT Report Designer to define an expression that specifies what data to display and name the report elements that access the data. [Read More]


An Intro to Java Beans
In this chapter from Java: The Complete Reference, Seventh Edition, get an overview of Java Beans and how they allow you to build complex systems from software components. [Read More]


PDF: Why and When
In this capter from iText in Action, learn why the PDF format was invented and how it grew to be a standard. [Read More]


Discover the iBATIS Philosophy
In this chapter from iBATIS in Action, take a detailed look at the history and rationale for the iBATIS solution and examine the reasons behind its creation. [Read More]



 

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