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[author : Jonathan Erickson] #Edito
Between Grids and Griddles, distributed computing is a hot topic these days.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
FEATURES
Apple and Intel: Together at Last
[author : Michael Swaine]
A year after announcing the move to Intel processors, Apple has completed the transition—there's not a non-Intel Mac in the lineup. So what does this shift mean for developers?
Scaling SOA with Distributed Computing
[author : Robert W. Anderson and Daniel Ciruli]
Scalability is critical when designing Service-Oriented Architectures.
Distributed Unit Testing
[author : Pablo Santos and Francisco J. Garcia]
There's only one way to accurately and efficiently support multiple platform combinations—testing, and lots of it.
Faster Development Through Modeling
[author : Jeff Cahoon]
Jeff describes a modeling technique that uses free tools and Model-Driven Architecture processes to speed up development.
Importing 3D Models into Mobile Java Devices
[author : Tom Thompson]
Here's a step-by-step guide for importing 3D models from PCs into cell phones.
Automating Applications On-the-Fly
[author : Drew Wildner]
Third-party tools, C#, and Visual Studio 2005 can take the pain out of generating PDF content in ASP.NET.
Code Finessing
[author : Diomidis Spinellis]
When it comes down to it, what counts is quality code that is correct, readable, and efficient.
APR Networking & the Reactor Pattern
[author : Ethan Q. McCallum]
The Apache Portable Runtime is a C-based API that provides abstractions ranging from memory management to telling time.
COLUMNS
Nisley's Notebook
[author : Ed Nisley]
Code reviews are just one means of detecting program errors. Ed looks closely at how errors evade detection and gives you the opportunity to play code reviewer.
The Agile Edge
[author : Scott Ambler]
Scott reports on his recent Data Management survey. You'll be surprised by the results. Lots of companies have a data group, but much of the time, they aren't being used effectively.
DEPARTMENTS
Alia Vox
[author : Herbert H. Thompson]
When all is said and done, building security into your applications is really your only option.
Developer Diaries
[author : Michael Swaine]
Solving real problems real fast is all in a day's job.
Developer's Notebook
[author : DDJ Staff]
New development products and new releases of existing ones.
Hard Copy
[author : Gregory V. Wilson]
Greg examines a trio of books this month: Essential Software Architecture, Managing Iterative Software Development Projects, and Agility and Discipline Made Easy.
Swaine's Flames
[author : Michael Swaine]
Swaine's World Wiki. Ahhh, it's music to Michael's ears.