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Computer Programming Feature Writer: Mark Alexander Bain

This topic is devoted to choosing and using the best computer programming languages, covering the basics and helping those looking for computer programming jobs.

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Feature Writer Articles in Computer Programming

Working with CSS and PHP
Cascading style sheet are a vital part of every web site, but it's not possible to define variables in them. This is unless, of course, the CSS is written in PHP
Dispelling HTML Myths – Displaying Vertical Text
This article dispels an old HTML myth. It shows, quite simply, how to display text vertically in a web page and in any browser - Internet Explorer or firefox.
Moving into the 21st Century with AJAX
The technology behind AJAX is not new. It is standard Javascript. However, this simple technique can be used to create amazing web sites.
How to Create New User Accounts with PHP
An Internet application administrator can obtain information from new users and then create account for them, or they can use PHP code to do it all automatically
Creating Web Page Components with Javascript
Web pages are usually created manually by adding HTML tags in a text file. However, the programmer can dynamically create a whole web page completely in Javascript code.


Contributing Articles in Computer Programming

Derivation Functions - Array Control Types
In an ETL process there are many ways to turn data into information. Arrays are a unique way to load a collection of data at program run time to be accessed with indices
C# Training: Write a Hello World App
The first part of C# training is the "Hello World" application. Learn how to create a console app that prints text to the screen.
Learn MySQL With Sakila and MySQL-Front
Obtain the example Sakila database from the MySQL website to examine a professionally designed database and use a GUI Front End for MySQL instead of the command line.
How to Convert a Decimal to Binary Notation
Whether it's for an exam or to understand computer concepts, knowing how to convert decimal to binary is the basic step for digital logic.
Computer Programming for the iPhone and the iPad
The popularity of Apple's iPhone and new iPad has left many software developers wondering how to get in on the hottest programming platform in ages. Apple makes it easy.
How to Use a C# Datareader
A C# datareader is used to retrieve and print information from a database. Learn how to print data for a website or desktop application.
Overview of HTML/CSS for Aspiring Web Developers
Web Developers use new and old versions of HTML and CSS and know how different browsers implement these specifications in order to write code that meets their objectives.
How to Optimize SQL Select Statements
Without optimization on SQL select statements, the database server can produce poor performance during queries. Here are two ways to optimize SQL select statements.
New Linux Distros Work With Broadcom Wireless
There's nothing worse than trying linux (loading a new operating system) and learning the b43xx wireless card doesn't work any more. Here are some distros that work OotB.
How to Copy a SQL Database
It's not uncommon to transfer data from a development server to production. Learn how to copy a SQL database to make the process quick and simple.
How to Dedupe Data from Tables in SQL Server
Need to get rid of duplicate records? You can dedupe a table using SQL queries and temporary tables.
Microsoft Windows Copycat – China's YLMF Linux
YLMF Linux is a blatant copycat of Windows XP, but Microsoft won't be able to do much about it, since it's from China. Those afraid of Linux now have a chance to learn.
How to Write a SQL Update Statement
The SQL update statement provides developers with a way to change data in a table. Learn how to write an update query for your database.
Forgot Your Password Script
As evidenced by high profile hacks on sites like Yahoo!, having a good method to reset a user account on a web site will help with the overall security of that site.
Decision Stream Derivation Expression Functions
The Decision Stream or Data Manager ETL tool has many built in capabilities that assist the DW programmer in building business intelligent data for the organization

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