ASP.NET: The Most Preferred Language for Web Development by Shefali Dhamija
April 19, 2009 by admin
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ASP.NET (Active Server Pages.NET) is a standard programming language for website application development and more significantly for developing database-driven websites. ASP.NET was developed by Microsoft in the year 2002 with version 1.0 of the .NET Framework and is a fundamental part of Microsoft’s .NET framework vision. It is mainly used to create web pages and web technologies.
It is a full featured programming language and a valuable tool for programmers and developers which allow them to develop dynamic websites globally. With the help of ASP.NET, developers are able to build variety of applications such as custom software applications, mobile games, web applications, product development, ecommerce shopping carts, etc. Languages that support ASP.NET are C#, Visual Basic, and JavaScript.
Ruby on Rails Web Application Development by Shefali Dhamija
March 22, 2009 by admin
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Ruby on Rails, often referred to as RoR, is an Open Source web framework which is gaining popularity day-by-day due to its ability to support rapid application development. For its support to agile development techniques and suitability for short, client-driven projects, it is often utilized by web developers. It helps in the development of professional websites and web applications that are quickly built and easy to maintain.
Ruby on Rails, or ‘Rails’ for short was originally conceived out of Basecamp (a project management tool) by David Heinemeier Hansson and was released as an Open source in July 2004. Ruby on Rails development has features such as Model View Controller architecture that separates data from logic i.e., presentation layer, and helps in organizing the application program. Rails framework has an extensive AJAX library, which it uses to generate AJAX code and the required Java script is automatically generated.
Best Webmaster Forums by Charles Salmon
March 22, 2009 by admin
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The Internet has a huge number of webmaster forums. Despite their presence, a very little number contain that “warm” sort of community spirit. Some are moderated to extents that are unbearable. Others contain hugely saturated marketplaces, which is excellent if you are looking to purchase something, but horrid to sell – as you will be competing with writers that work for less than a penny per word, or overly cheap rates for whatever service you may offer.
#1 – NetBuilders.org – Net Builders contains an undoubtedly warmer community spirit than any other forum that I have ever visited, with regular posters that will willingly help you, owned by Will Spencer, a very successful web empire owner who has earned $70,000 USD in one month, through ad networks (i.e. AdSense). Will Spencer is highly approachable, unlike many other big faces, and will not hesitate to answer any queries that you may have.
Simplifying life with CMS systems
March 22, 2009 by admin
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Content management system (CMS), otherwise known as Web publishing systems, consists of a large database, file system and related software required to store and manage huge loads of data. CMS can be used to create, edit, manage, search and publish various types of contents. Unlike typical databases, CMS can index text, audio clips, video clips or images.
Content management systems reduce the effort of Web site developers to publish contents online. They use CMS to create information portals. Apart from offering the database management capabilities, the CMS also allows non-technical authors and editors to contribute information to the Web site via graphical user interface (GUI).
