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  • Pro JPA 2

    If you’re learning or planning to learn JPA 2, you must own this book. Why? It’s the most complete book on the subject out there. It’s like a JPA bible. Just a warning: It’s not an easy read. You will most likely have to read some (if not all) chapters at least twice. Some even…

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  • What is Maintainable Code

    While reading the excellent Javascript book, Professional Javascript for Web Developers, I came across a very good definition of maintainable code. It’s one that I fully subscribe to, but since it was put so well in the book, here it is. What is Maintanable Code? Maintainable code has several characteristics. In general, code is said…

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  • I'm Learning jQuery

    I’ve just starting learning and using it, but I can already say: wow! It’ssome powerful stuff. I’ll go even further, if you are doing any webdevelopment, whether you work on front or backend, you should learn theframework. It will make you a better developer and make your lifeeasier. Plus, it’s arguably the most popular webdev…

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  • New version of HTML: 5

    It’s been some time since we had an update to the HTML language. Actually, it’s been years! After such a long time, things are starting to heat up again. HTML 5 is the next worked-on version. By reading this article, below, I got a glimpse of what’s coming. What can I say? A LOT of…

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  • Linux from Dell

    Good news for Linux advocates! Dell will be shipping computers/laptops pre-loaded with Linux! To me, this is crucial for wider adoption of Linux, which I’m waiting for. ReferenceDude, you’re getting Linux! | Ed Burnette’s Dev Connection | ZDNet.com

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  • My 2007 Goals

    I came across this (interesting) post, 2007 Goals by Frank Kelly, and pondered… and came up with my own 2007 goals. Deepen my Java knowledgeThere are still some features of Java that I don’t know, some quirks I’m not aware. In 2007, I plan to read Thinking in Java 4th edition in full. Maybe another…

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  • My SOA Views

    I have not done any SOA development yet. I’ve just been reading and hearing a lot about it. I’m reading the Enterprise SOA e-book at ACM.org now (my first on SOA; so far it is a very good book) and I just want to share some of my SOA views. I think the Service Oriented…

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  • Good Web-Startup Ideas

    Are you thinking of creating an application on the web? Maybe create a company out of it? Evhead has a set of excellent web-startup ideas — rules — that you should read before you go ahead. Very good stuff for all web programmers. ReferenceTen Rules For Web Startups by evhead

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  • Free Programming Books

    Lots of them. Check them out at programmingebooks.tk

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  • JavaOne 2005: Wrap Up

    I did not attend JavaOne this year (I wish). Eric Armstrong, blogger at Aritma.com, did. Not only did he attend the conference, he put together a very good blog entry about the cool stuff that is happening in the Java world, as well as in the software world. He does a very nice job. I…

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