Editorial
[author : Jonathan Erickson] #Edito
TABLE OF CONTENTS
FEATURES
Dr. Dobb's Journal Excellence In Programming Award
[author : Jonathan Erickson]
P.J. Plauger is the recipient of this year's Excellence in Programming Award.
Simulating Small-World Networks
[author : Mary Lynn Reed]
Mary examines some of the most popular algorithms for simulating small-world networks.
Astronomical Adaptive Optics
[author : Thomas G. Schneider]
Astronomical adaptive optics is a technique for the real-time removal of atmospheric distortion.
Adventures In Palindromes
[author : William R. Mahoney, Ph.D.]
With palindromes, you may not know if you're coming or going.
SQL, Data Mining, & Genetic Programming
[author : Brian Connolly]
Evolutionary algorithms solve problems by mimicking the process of natural evolution.
Genetic Algorithms & Optimal Solutions
[author : Michael Larson]
Michael turns to genetic algorithms to solve redistricting woes in Texas.
Building Little Languages with Macros
[author : Matthias Felleisen, Robert Bruce Findler, Matthew Flatt, and Shriram Krishnamurthi]
Pattern-based macros in Scheme can express interesting language extensions.
Software Manufacturing
[author : Fred Wild]
Software manufacturing is the process of applying automated methods to produce software components.
Understanding the arts of the Adversary
[author : Herbert H. Thompson and James A. Whittaker]
Securing your software requires that you understand the techniques of potential attackers.
USB Device Drivers
[author : Dean A. Gereaux]
The Universal Serial Bus (USB) may be ubiquitous, but you still need device drivers to use it.
Web Services & Relational Databases
[author : Alexander Vaschillo]
Alexander shows how you build web services for relational databases.
Tech Tips
[author : edited by George Frazier]
Gigi Sayfan and Matthew Wilson show how to share the clipboard and use Managed C++ strings.
Time-lapse MPEG Animations
[author : Stephen B. Jenkins]
Generating time-lapse animations starts with acquiring and storing images, then combining them in a single file.
EMBEDDED SYSTEMS
Genetic Algorithms & Real-World Applications
[author : Philip Joslin]
Genetic algorithms can play a key role in testing electronic testing tools.
COLUMNS
Programming Paradigms
[author : Michael Swaine]
Embedded Space
[author : Ed Nisley]
Chaos Manor
[author : Jerry Pournelle]
Programmer's Bookshelf
[author : Gregory V. Wilson]
FORUM
Letters
[author : you]
The New Adventures of Verity Stob
[author : Verity Stob]
News & Views
[author : Shannon Cochran]
Of Interest
[author : Shannon Cochran]
Swaine's Flames
[author : Michael Swaine]