Computer Programming

The technology behind AJAX is not new. It is standard Javascript. However, this simple technique can be used to create amazing web sites.

Dec 7, 2009 - Mark Alexander Bain

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

Nov 14, 2009 - Mark Alexander Bain

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.

Nov 1, 2009 - Mark Alexander Bain

The right image improves the look and feel of any Windows based game. However, it is essential that any sprites remain in the correct games area, and don't wander off

Oct 18, 2009 - Mark Alexander Bain

The setTimeout enables a web site programmer to create animations simply and easily. They can create an impressive slide show show with just a little Javascript coding

Sep 30, 2009 - Mark Alexander Bain

The Sinclair ZX81 Emulator was state of the art in the early 1980's but how does it stand up to the passage of time? The easy way to find out is to use an emulator

Sep 29, 2009 - Mark Alexander Bain

Network problems can be infuriating for Internet users. However, there are simple command line methods that help a programmer to find why their applications run slowly

Sep 28, 2009 - Mark Alexander Bain

AJAX is a powerful technique but requires data in order to work correctly. However, the programmer can develop and test an application using dummy data from static sites.

Sep 27, 2009 - Mark Alexander Bain

VBScript is a powerful scripting language and supports object oriented languages. It is, therefore, an excellent learning tool for anyone new to OOP or games programming

Sep 27, 2009 - Mark Alexander Bain

Object oriented programming is an important concept for any programmer. However, the new programmer needs to consider which is the better language to learn on.

Sep 25, 2009 - Mark Alexander Bain

A programmer can create simple, but effective, games for web browsers by using Javascript. A job that's made even easier by using object oriented programming

Sep 24, 2009 - Mark Alexander Bain

The position of the mouse is important in many web based games, and it can easy be found by using some simple Javascript code. It even takes account of different browsers

Sep 23, 2009 - Mark Alexander Bain

VBScript Ubound d can be used to get the number of elements in a multidimensional array. However, the number of dimensions must be known. A simple function will help

Sep 22, 2009 - Mark Alexander Bain

Javascript games for a web page are not difficult to create. The programmer only needs notepad and a web browser. And, of course, a little Javascript magic

Sep 21, 2009 - Mark Alexander Bain

Methods are a vital part of any class. They enable programmers to use the objects effectively, and for objects to communicate with each other.

Sep 20, 2009 - Mark Alexander Bain

The Sauerbraten Cube 2 games engine allows programmers to modify maps by using its GUI and CubeScript code. And that's all done while a game is running

Sep 19, 2009 - Mark Alexander Bain

Programming languages can do strange things with numbers. Not because they've done anything wrong. It's just that not all numbers are the same. It's all to do with memory

Sep 18, 2009 - Mark Alexander Bain

A VBScript programmer can use multidimensional arrays in their applications. By using these they organize their data into lists, rectangles or even into a matrix

Sep 17, 2009 - Mark Alexander Bain

Object-oriented design is an important technique because it enables the programmer abstract information from existing objects and for classes to inherit characteristics

Sep 15, 2009 - Mark Alexander Bain

Fancy graphics and involved plot do not always produce a popular game. A lot be achieved with simple graphics, and the starting point for any Java applet is some text

Sep 10, 2009 - Mark Alexander Bain

Studies show that certain computer games can help improve a child's literacy and numeracy. It is, therefore, the Java programmer's duty to start creating games

Sep 9, 2009 - Mark Alexander Bain

The steps required to improve Internet account security are simple, and secure passwords can be generated with an easy piece of programming. Safer than the cat's name

Sep 5, 2009 - Mark Alexander Bain

Quantum computers will soon replace existing ones. However, the programmer can start using a quantum computer simulator today.

Sep 4, 2009 - Mark Alexander Bain

Both Yahoo! Finance and Google Finance provide financial information, and these sources of data are especially useful for programmers using such languages as REBOL

Sep 4, 2009 - Mark Alexander Bain

While thousands call for an apology for the treatment of Alan Turing, computer programmers can use the language inspired by the father of modern computing

Sep 2, 2009 - Mark Alexander Bain