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[author : Jonathan Erickson] #Edito
Globalization is making the world of software development a big deal.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
FEATURES
Interactive Storytelling
[author : Michael Swaine]
Does the future of computer games and simulation depend on interactive storytelling? Chris Crawford thinks soÑand he's bet his Oregon farm on it.
Parameterized Communication
[author : Per Harald Myrvang]
Obol is a Lisp-like, domain-specific language for testing and experimenting with when constructing and using security protocols in real systems.
Java Cryptography & Attribute Certificate Management
[author : Snezana Sucurovic and Zoran Jovanovic]
Since Java doesn't support attribute certificate generation and management, our authors built a provider called IMPCS that does.
The SPAMMED Architecture Framework
[author : Arnon Rotem-Gal-Oz]
The SPAMMED Architecture Framework Arnon presents here helps you identify the steps and activities you need to design, model, and build successful architectures.
AJAX & Record Locking
[author : David Perelman-Hall]
David presents a client-based technique for record locking of multiuser data-driven web applicationsÑand it all hinges on AJAX.
Building Extensible Development Frameworks
[author : Mark Ramsay]
When development teams work independently, third-party components like CodeJock's User Interface controls provide one way of encouraging code reuse.
Application Responsiveness
[author : Joe Duffy]
A responsive UI is a happy UI. ItÕs snappy, responds to input promptly, and doesn't leave users hanging. But that's easier said than done.
Inside the VSIPL++ API
[author : Mark Mitchell]
VSIPL++ is a C++ API for high-performance computing. One unique feature of it is that it includes direct support for parallel applications.
COLUMNS
The New C++
[author : Pete Becker]
Buffer overrunsÑjust maybe C's biggest bugaboo. Luckily, TR 24731 addresses the problem so that you can write fast, robust, and correct applications.
Nisley's Notebook
[author : Ed Nisley]
Looking back at what went wrong is what failure analysis is all about. And you can bet that government-sponsored programs have lots of experience in this realm.
The Agile Edge
[author : Scott Ambler]
Depending on your situation, you can adopt some agile techniques but not others.
DEPARTMENTS
Alia Vox
[author : David Dame]
Is Software as a Service (SaaS) an idea whose time has come? David thinks so.
Developer Diaries
[author : Michael Swaine]
From robots to hotels, you can't go wrong, even if the naysayers say nay.
Developer's Notebook
[author : DDJ Staff]
New development products and new releases of existing ones.
Hard Copy
[author : Jonathan Lung and Adam Goucher]
Jonathan looks into Ending Spam, and Adam goes Behind Closed Doors.
Swaine's Flames
[author : Michael Swaine]
Michael groks the squonk, even though plomeek soup wasn't on the menu. Go figure.