Computer Programming

This JavaScript tutorial article details ways to build URL query strings and use query string URL parameters, as well as extract parameters from the query string / URL.

Nov 18, 2009 - Guy Lecky-Thompson

A file handling in C tutorial detailing the use of sequential and random access files in C, along with examples of using the fseek, ftell and rewind functions.

Nov 16, 2009 - Guy Lecky-Thompson

CodeIgniter provides the PHP coder an easy-to-use set of tools which are a core part of just about every web site development project.

Nov 4, 2009 - Vinicius Alves

Microsoft Exchange servers can be installed without much external technical support if the user understands the online tutorials. Let's know more about it.

Oct 30, 2009 - Preetam Kaushik

Microsoft Exchange servers can be installed without much external technical support if the user understands the online tutorials and follows step-by-step procedure.

Oct 30, 2009 - Preetam Kaushik

SQL is a query language used with relational databases. INSERT, UPDATE and DELETE manipulate tables while SELECT, FROM and WHERE are useful commands for returning data.

Oct 5, 2009 - Jennifer Graham

Small businesses frequently need applications to be developed for internal use, or even sale to external customers. This article helps understand and control the process.

Oct 2, 2009 - Guy Lecky-Thompson

There are a number of books out there written to explain the basics of HTML to the masses, but the beginner needs to know what they are getting into. This is a summary.

Sep 21, 2009 - Joshua Nuttall

Process improvements start with communication, simplicity, feedback, courage and respect - i.e. the values in Extreme Programming.

Sep 17, 2009 - Tsveti Georgieva

Structured query language (SQL) is used to create databases, and retrieve and manipulate data. It is the standard query language for relational database management system

Sep 17, 2009 - Jennifer Graham

Excel's concatenate function is useful for joining cells. However, it can be time consuming and laborious if joining numerous cells or when joining cells and a delimiter.

Sep 12, 2009 - Katie Giles

Javascript windows are a snap using these custom functions. Wrapped in an external script page this code can be included anywhere and never needs to be adusted again.

Sep 11, 2009 - Don Waterfield

One function missing from Excel's built-in library is a method to convert text into sentence case. This article contains a simple VBA function for this purpose.

Sep 6, 2009 - Katie Giles

At times in MYSQL an unnatural sort is required. This article presents an easy to maintain set of tables where sorting a table in any order can be easily defined.

Sep 2, 2009 - Don Waterfield

In MYSQL the sorting of recordset data can be easily setup and maintained with a few custom tables and a little thought.

Sep 1, 2009 - Don Waterfield

AutoHotKey is a rare gem, a truly universal toolkit. At once an automation and GUI creation toolkit, it has grown into a fairly complete development environment for Win32

Sep 1, 2009 - Guy Lecky-Thompson

The advent of relational databases ushered in more efficient data storage practices. It lessened the unwanted duplication of data and made information more consistent.

Aug 30, 2009 - Jennifer Graham

Consolidating time and space with these functions and tips can really help promote a project and make an online task a success.

Aug 28, 2009 - Don Waterfield

Variables maintain values and state across functions and the PHP program itself. This article explores variables from simple to the complex PHP variable variable.

Aug 27, 2009 - Don Waterfield

Using session variables in PHP allow the programmer to persist data across multiple webpage calls within the same browser 'session'.

Aug 21, 2009 - Don Waterfield

Cookies are powerful helpers in providing a much richer and faster website experience. This article examines every major cookie method along with a short explanation.

Aug 18, 2009 - Don Waterfield

The user interface may contain many object types (text boxes, labels, etc.). Interaction is achieved when objects respond to user events, which then activate programs.

Aug 8, 2009 - Harry P. Schlanger

Blogging is not only a fun hobby, but can also be used to spread a message or promote a business. However, it's important to determine its purpose and find pictures.

Aug 7, 2009 - Venice Kichura

While creating a simple table viewer using Perl, programmers will be able to understand how to connect to MySQL databases and run queries to extract data from tables.

Jul 29, 2009 - Vasu Chetty

Many beginning programmers rush into coding programs without proper planning or documentation, successful programmers will ensure they map out their logic coherently.

Jul 16, 2009 - Vasu Chetty

Pseudocode or Structured English is often used to aid communication between technical and non-technical people, and between experienced and less experienced programmers.

Jul 6, 2009 - Dawn Brewer

This article states what the ASCII codes are for the commonly used keyboard characters, and is a handy reference to convert decimal to binary and binary to decimal.

Jul 1, 2009 - Martin Bell

Object oriented programming for beginners is an abstract idea that can often lead to frustration. Using real world examples to visualize it in action can change that.

Jun 25, 2009 - Vasu Chetty

The latest versions of Windows do not allow direct access to the serial IO ports. This article describes how to read the serial port COM1 using C++ in Windows.

Jun 11, 2009 - Martin Bell

Detailed guide on how to configure the serial port on a PC to enable it to read data from external devices, including details of the registers used.

Jun 7, 2009 - Martin Bell

A home PC can be set up to read characters from an external device. Voltage considerations are discussed, as well as C/C++ code that will perform the information capture.

Jun 4, 2009 - Martin Bell

This Excel / Calc formula tutorial article is designed to help spreadsheet users create formulas to count words in cells, or characters in cells, without using macros.

Apr 19, 2009 - Guy Lecky-Thompson

Java methods are an integral part of the Java program, falling into a few categories like instance methods, class methods, helper methods, and constructors.

Feb 16, 2009 - Ana Mills

Control structures are a dynamic part of Java and come in several types: sequences, subprograms, selection statements, and loops.

Feb 16, 2009 - Ana Mills

This article presents the basic types and structures of a Java loop. For the purpose of simplicity, only the while statement will be used.

Feb 16, 2009 - Ana Mills

This tutorial is an introduction to boolean variables and simple comparisons using relational operators, followed by the boolean-specific logical operators.

Feb 15, 2009 - Ana Mills

Constructor methods are a unique animal among other methods, scarcely resembling those other methods at all. They serve a specific purpose in Java programming.

Feb 15, 2009 - Ana Mills

For programmers it is essential to understand the three control structures, sequence, repetition and selection which are the elementary building blocks for all programs.

Feb 14, 2009 - Dawn Brewer

No matter what programming language is being used, there are four key steps to developing a computer program: design, code, test and maintain.

Feb 13, 2009 - Dawn Brewer

Knowledge about the different types of software testing means program quality can be improved by planning and undertaking the most appropriate tests.

Feb 13, 2009 - Dawn Brewer

Copying and pasting a few program steps into an Access 2007 report and previewing, generates the self-similar Sierpinski fractal. Then it's a simple matter to experiment.

Feb 3, 2009 - Harry P. Schlanger

This Win32 GDI API Windows drawing tutorial defines brushes, pens and other objects , and how to use them to draw simple hollow and filled shapes onto a Device Context.

Jan 29, 2009 - Guy Lecky-Thompson

Windows Win32 programming tutorial article for Windows programmers learning the GDI/GDI+ APIs for drawing on the screen without third party libraries like DirectX/OpenGL.

Jan 29, 2009 - Guy Lecky-Thompson

Win32 GDI API tutorial article explaining how to use Path functions to create shapes for clipping or drawing. Includes BeginPath, EndPath, FillPath, StrokePath, clipping.

Jan 21, 2009 - Guy Lecky-Thompson

Learn about the basic types of Java variables, how to declare those variables, and how to assign values.

Jan 4, 2009 - Ana Mills

A Win32 graphics programming article detailing how to handle bitmaps and device contexts when using Windows for drawing and other graphical applications.

Jan 2, 2009 - Guy Lecky-Thompson

The process of interpreter creation follows a fairly straight-forward design pattern. This interpreter blueprint can be implemented in almost every language.

Dec 29, 2008 - Scott Hermanson

How to draw shapes in Windows with an arbitrary number of sides or vertices using the PolyLine and PolyDraw Win32 GDI API functions.

Dec 19, 2008 - Guy Lecky-Thompson

In merging two or more web programs together, web mashups are the next stage of Web 2.0 and are changing the way that the web is being used.

Dec 17, 2008 - Allan Cho

Win32 GDI API tutorial article introducing LineTo, MoveToEx, ArcTo and the Arc function for drawing various lines on the device context in the currently selected pen.

Dec 8, 2008 - Guy Lecky-Thompson