Schooner Releases Active Cluster for MySQL
New clustering system promises fully synchronous replication for MySQL databases.

Xeround Brings MySQL to Heroku
The MySQL in the cloud vendor extends its platform for Ruby developers.

MySQL Data Fragmentation - What, When and How
Fragmentation can leave large holes in your table, blocks which must be read when scanning the table. Optimizing your table can make full table scans and range scans more efficient.

Converting between MySQL Date and Time Formats
MySQL's thorough and flexible date handling allows you to switch between internal and external date/time formats with relative ease.

MySQL InnoDB File Formats
Versions of MySQL now come equipped with the powerful and stable InnoDB plugin. We will cover file formats in this article, a very important part of the InnoDB plugin feature set.

Using MySQL's Analysis Tools to Improve Query Performance
One nice feature added to the EXPLAIN statement in MySQL 4.1 is the EXTENDED keyword which provides you with some helpful additional information on query optimization.

Five Considerations for MySQL Security and Compliance in the Cloud
Security and compliance are big worries in the cloud. We give you some strategies for coping.

Comparing MySQL Statement-Based and Row-Based Replication
There are many ways you can replicate MySQL data, whether it be a simple two-node cluster, chain or master/master. This article explains the two types of data replication (Statement-Based Replication and Row-Based Replication) available in MySQL.

Identify Slow Queries using MySQL’s Analysis Tools
Using MySQL analysis tools, you can identify and optimize slow queries in order to eliminate the bottlenecks that they cause. Rob Gravelle examines the Slow Query Log and Explain command, which can both help identify slow queries.

Top 5 Considerations for MySQL Administration in the Cloud
Cloud deployments of internet sites are becoming much more prevalent every day. Let's take a look at what type of special considerations we'll need to make for hosting MySQL successfully in the cloud.

Top 10 MySQL Best Practices
Rob Gravelle lists his top 10 MySQL best practices for database administrators, architects, developers, and security personnel.

MySQL Workbench - Top 13 things you should know
MySQL Workbench has come a long way and keeps getting better! I honestly don't think that millage may vary on this one as it is one of the best no-cost GUI tools created for MySQL.

Writing Reusable Queries in MySQL
While stored procedures are an integral part of writing reusable code, they are only one ingredient in a bigger pie. Other key players include views and native as well as user-defined functions. This article explains how all of these elements fit together so that your SELECT statements can be applied to a greater variety of queries.

Limiting the Number of Rows in MySQL Result Sets
In the Web 2.0 world where smart phone and Web applications are competing to access terabytes of data, there is a new imperative for speeding up retrieval times as much as the technology permits. Rob Gravelle lists a few coding techniques that we as database administrators and developers can use to whittle down unwieldy results sets into manageable chunks.

Troubleshooting MySQL Slow Queries with Tcpdumps
MySQL has a wonderful facility for capturing slow queries called the slow query log. However if yours is not enabled when trouble occurs, and restarting the database is not an option, you'll need another solution. This is where a tcpdump can come in handy.

Optimizing MySQL Query Retrieval Speed Through Table Joins
A poorly optimized query can become the bottleneck in an otherwise highly optimized process. In many cases, the source of the slow performance is improper table joining in the WHERE clause. With that in mind, this article looks at ways to optimize table joins for speedy data retrieval.

MySQL Point in Time Backups
Point in time backup and recovery is a crucial component of any part of any MySQL environment. This article describes how to implement the basic point in time recovery and describes a few mechanisms to accomplish this goal.

Use Derived Tables in Your MySQL Queries to Improve Database Performance
There has been much debate as to whether derived tables, views, or temporary tables are actually faster in terms of database performance. The fact is that there is no simple answer, as different queries require different optimizations. Rob Gravelle presents and evaluates some uses for derived tables that highlight their value in many applications.

MySQL Hotbackups with XtraBackup
Hotbackups are a staple of many different database platforms, but they remain sadly absent from the core MySQL distribution. Not to worry, the open-source utility has just arrived to rescue you.

Eliminating Duplicate Rows from MySQL Result Sets
The go to solution for removing duplicate rows from your result sets is to include the distinct keyword in your select statement. It tells the query engine to remove duplicates to produce a result set in which every row is unique. The group by clause can also be used to remove duplicates.

How to Migrate Existing Apps to the Cloud
Moving a legacy app to a cloud computing environment is generally tougher than building a new cloud app from scratch.

Study Finds More Developers Targeting iOS
Flurry says iPad 2 and the Verizon iPhone attracted more mobile developers to Apple.

Lessons from Cloud Adopters: Cloud-to-Cloud Integration Is a Challenge
Recent studies find a painful truth among early cloud computing adopters: cloud-to-cloud integration is a major headache.

Gartner: "Citizen Developers" to Create 25% of Apps by 2014
The market research firm says these end user developers could introduce more risk into the enterprise.

Apple Launches Volume App Purchasing for Business Software Customers
Business software developers now have a separate app store to showcase their wares.

Google Rolls Out Redesigned Android Market
The app store now boasts a better UI and faster downloads.

1 Billion Downloads from BlackBerry App World
It took RIM's app store two years to reach the 1 billion downloads milestone.

Insider Tips for Mobile Development Success
A successful mobile app marketer reveals the secrets to success.

Twitter Reaches 1 Million Apps
The micro-blogging service is also launching a new developer website.

Top 10 Engineering Mistakes of an Entrepreneurial Site Developer
A Java developer successfully built his own Web business but made some mistakes along the way. He lists his 10 biggest engineering gaffes so you know what to avoid.

3 Tips for Deploying Business-critical Apps on the Public Cloud
What are the best -- and least risky -- ways to embrace the public cloud for your business-critical apps? Read on.

Building a Better Enterprise Software Company
The CEO of Box.net offers advice on how to create an enterprise software company "that doesn't suck."

iOS App Downloads and Average Sales Prices Increase
An analyst says iPhone and iPad users are downloading 61 percent more apps than last year.

Computer Science Graduates Get the Most Job Offers
New survey suggests that the job market for developers is improving.

Freemium Apps Earn More than Premium Apps
Apps that are free to download account for about two-thirds of all the revenue earned by the top mobile games.

Gartner Forecasts SaaS Revenue to Grow 21% in 2011
The software-as-a-service (SaaS) market could be worth $12.1 billion this year, according to Gartner.

More than 15 Million Downloads for the Apple App Store
Developers have earned $2.5 billion through the Apple App Store.

CloudBees Extends Java Cloud Integration to Eclipse
Java cloud vendor CloudBees debuts new Eclipse toolkit for streamlining build and deployment.

Cloud Deployment Poses the Same Development Challenges, Says Puppet Labs CEO
If you think the cloud is going to solve all of your infrastructure challenges, you should probably think again.

DevBox Virtual Appliance Streamlines Application Development
New virtual appliance product from Akiri Solutions, DevBox, combines multiple development tools into a single solution.

40 Ways to Make Your Data Center More Efficient
Managing a collection of computer systems is no easy task. But, through better management and proper planning even the most inefficient data center can change its ways. Download this eBook for 40 steps you can take to the most out of your data center and its employees.

Solving Storage for Your SMB
Sponsored by EMC Many Storage solutions are aimed at large enterprises and are designed to address their concerns surrounding infomation lifecycle management and corporate compliance. But small and medium-sized businesses have storage concerns of their own. Download this Internet.com eBook for a guide to choosing a storage server and building a storage strategy for your SMB.

Exploring the Private Cloud for Your Organization
One of the ways around the issues of security and control that make some businesses wary of cloud computing is to build a private cloud -- one that remains within the corporate firewall and is wholly controlled internally. Private clouds also increase the agility of IT an organization's IT infrastructure and make it easier to roll out new technology projects. Download this eBook to get the facts behind the private cloud and learn how your organization can get started.

HTML5: An Introduction
HTML5 is the new standard that is expected to take over the Web. New versions of browsers are already starting to support the advanced features. Learn why HTML5 is important and discover how to use start using it today.

Guide to Cutting Data Center Power Costs
There are a number of strategies you can employ to trim the amount of money you're spending on electricity for your data center. Virtualization is an increasingly popular strategy because it consolidates servers; reconfiguring your data center might improve the circulation of air; and simply giving your data center a good cleaning might also work wonders. Download this Internet.com eBook for more power-saving ideas.

CloudBees Extends Java Cloud Integration to Eclipse
Java cloud vendor CloudBees debuts new Eclipse toolkit for streamlining build and deployment.

Implement Data Indexing and Search with Lucene and Solr
Indexing and searching data stored across multiple file formats? Try the powerful combination of the Lucene search library and the Solr search application.

Microsoft Debuts Upgraded Eclipse Tool for Azure Cloud
New Eclipse tool plug-in for Microsoft Azure aims to simplify Java development on Microsoft's cloud platform.

Eclipse Indigo Releases 62 Open Source Projects
Annual Eclipse release train delivers IDE, modeling and runtime projects. What's new? What's noteworthy?

Java 7 Language Changes: Making Sense of Project Coin
The language changes in Project Coin may be small but they deliver big improvements for Java 7 code complexity and maintenance.

Create Flexible Android UIs with Fragments
The Android Fragment API enables developers to create flexible user interfaces for different screen sizes and provide screen workflow alternatives. Learn how to use this API.

The Clojure Tutorial for Clojure Newbies
You've heard the buzz about the Clojure programming language. Learn how to begin experimenting with this powerful Lisp dialect.

How PrimeFaces Stacks Up Against Other JSF Libraries
PrimeFaces -- a lightweight rich UI library that's easy to use -- is shaping up to be a heavyweight contender for the holy grail of JSF libraries.

Using EJB Interceptors for Java EE Audits
With EJB interceptors, you can access the name, parameters, and EJB context of business methods.

WaveMaker Review: Java RAD Tool for Web Applications
The RAD tool WaveMaker, now owned by SpringSource, helps non-programmers quickly develop Java-based Web applications.

5 Reasons Java Developers Should Learn and Use AspectJ
AspectJ is easy to learn, leads to cleaner code and provides a standard way to handle crosscutting concerns--and that's just three of the five reasons Java developers should learn it.

CDI and EJB 3.1: Complementary Technologies in the Java EE 6 Platform
CDI and EJB 3.1 are complementary technologies for building powerful Web applications on the Java EE 6 platform. Find out how their synergy works.

Oracle Advances NetBeans for Java 7
The NetBeans 7 release adds Java 7 and HTML 5 support, as well as new integration with WebLogic to the open source IDE.

Red Hat Submits New Data Caching Spec to Java EE 7
Red Hat pushes a new data caching specification at the JCP, claiming data caching will have the greatest impact on Java EE 7's cloud enablement.

10 Must-Have Android Tools for Developers
The Android SDK ships with dozens of tools. These 10 are the most important for Android developers to know.

Define Factories in Spring XML Using Method Injection
Use the power of ServiceLocatorFactoryBean to define conditional factories in Spring XML without any of the usual method injection limitations.

Eclipse Rekindles Java Relationship
The Eclipse "Indigo" release will bring the IDE back to its Java roots.

Java 7 Feature: Asserting Non-Null Objects
Java 7 introduces the ability to assert non-null objects. Find out which methods enable this feature and how to use them.

Java EE 7 Specification Request Approved
The Java Community Process (JCP) Executive Committee votes in favor of JSR 342 for Java EE 7, clearing the way for the more cloud-optimized spec.

JDK 7 Reference Card Gets Developers Ready for Java 7
The JDK 7 Reference Card is a single reference guide for all the newly included, enhanced and changed JSRs that make up Java 7 -- everything from NIO.2 to Project Coin -- as well as like lowdown on features like closures.

Using Visual Studio Debugger Attributes
Visual Studio offers debugger attributes that allow you to customize the way Visual Studio debugger steps through your code and display of your types. This article explains some of the important debugger attributes along with debugger type proxies and visualizers.

Building a Cloud Application with Data Access Using SQL Azure
Developers desiring to build cloud applications based on Azure technologies will benefit from understanding how they can leverage SQL Azure for their database needs. In this article, we will show you how to build a cloud application--with data access--using SQL Azure.

Using the ViewBox Control in Silverlight
The Viewbox control was introduced in Silverlight initially as a part of the Silverlight toolkit and now has been included with Silverlight 4.0. Read this article to learn about the Silverlight ViewBox control and how to use it in a Silverlight application.

Working with Regular Expressions in .NET
Many beginning developers avoid using regular expressions. However, if your application calls for heavy pattern matching then using regular expressions is strongly recommended. This article gives a quick overview of .NET Framework's offerings for pattern matching using regular expressions.

Windows 8 Development Causes a Stir with Developers
Early previews of Windows 8 have caused quite the stir in the developer community. The uproar is mainly due to the emphasis on HTML5 and JavaScript as the "primary" way for building new applications for the Windows 8 platform. In this article we discuss Windows 8 and tell you what you can look forward to as a developer.

Using DynamicObject and ExpandoObject
The C# language now supports dynamic features through Dynamic Language Runtime (DLR). Part of these features include dynamic types, DynamicObject class and ExpandoObject class. This articles explains these features and provides examples illustrating how these features are used.

Advanced C# Programming: Developing IE Extensions
This article describes how to develop Internet Explorer extensions using C# and MS Visual Studio 2010.

Working with URL Routing in ASP.NET Web Forms
The URL Routing features of ASP.NET allow you to create SEO friendly URLs that are also easy to remember. Bipin Joshi shows you how to use URL Routing in web forms.

Understanding the SQL Azure Editions, Subscriptions Types and Pricing
Developers who are building applications for the Windows Azure platform would also be interested in the database offering, SQL Azure. This article provides an overview of the SQL Azure editions, various subscription types and pricing structure.

.NET Task Parallel Library Advanced Data Parallel
Much of the .NET Task Parallel Library (TPL) Data Parallel functionality is encapsulated in Parallel Loops. Unlike a regular loop, Parallel loops must partition a collection, requiring a developer to address concurrency issues like cancellation and thread safe operations. This article introduces the TPL Data Parallel core classes and concepts.

Understanding Data Parallel in the .NET Task Parallel Library
Data Parallelism and Task Parallelism are common Parallel Computing forms. Task Parallel Library (TPL) bears the "Task Parallel" name, but where does Data Parallel fit into TPL? How is Data Parallel done in the Task Parallel Library? What does Data Parallel look like in the Task Parallel Library? Read on for the answer to these questions.

Introduction to SQL Azure
The cloud computing platform from Microsoft, called Azure, provides data storage and processing capabilities. This article provides an insight to SQL Azure.

Creating and Using a CAPTCHA in ASP.NET MVC
A CAPTCHA is a challenge-response system whose primary purpose is to ensure that data is being submitted by humans and not by an automated software system. This article explains how a simple CAPTCHA system can be developed in ASP.NET MVC.

Composing Windows Workflow Foundation with .NET Framework Task Parallel Library
Even though WF was not built on TPL, there are TPL features that can make running WF workflows easier. In self-hosted scenarios, for example, a desktop application may be running a workflow. Code examples in this article demonstrate how TPL and WF can work together.

Microsoft Looks to 'Elevate America'
The software giant says its initiative of technology training tools and resources could help millions of people in their quest to find a better job.

Microsoft Proposes a More Secure Browser
A secure browser and self-contained OS is Microsoft's answer to the common security problems that bedevil Internet Explorer.

Will Windows 7 Be a PC Mover?
Microsoft and its PC partners hope Windows 7 can drive PC sales, even in a down economy.

Microsoft Won't Stop in 'Albany' After April
Microsoft kills off its subscription Office and OneCare service and gives users two and a half months before Office subscriptions self-destruct.

Windows 7's Worst-Kept Secret? Its Release Date
Redmond sticks to its 'by early 2010' mantra but leaks to a tech enthusiast site point to a much earlier ship date for Vista's replacement

Implementing AutoComplete Text Functionality in Silverlight
AutoComplete text functionality has become a popular part of application development. Read this article to learn about implementation of AutoComplete functionality in Silverlight using an AutoCompleteBox control.

40 Ways to Make Your Data Center More Efficient
Managing a collection of computer systems is no easy task. But, through better management and proper planning even the most inefficient data center can change its ways. Download this eBook for 40 steps you can take to the most out of your data center and its employees.

Solving Storage for Your SMB
Sponsored by EMC Many Storage solutions are aimed at large enterprises and are designed to address their concerns surrounding infomation lifecycle management and corporate compliance. But small and medium-sized businesses have storage concerns of their own. Download this Internet.com eBook for a guide to choosing a storage server and building a storage strategy for your SMB.

Exploring the Private Cloud for Your Organization
One of the ways around the issues of security and control that make some businesses wary of cloud computing is to build a private cloud -- one that remains within the corporate firewall and is wholly controlled internally. Private clouds also increase the agility of IT an organization's IT infrastructure and make it easier to roll out new technology projects. Download this eBook to get the facts behind the private cloud and learn how your organization can get started.

HTML5: An Introduction
HTML5 is the new standard that is expected to take over the Web. New versions of browsers are already starting to support the advanced features. Learn why HTML5 is important and discover how to use start using it today.

Guide to Cutting Data Center Power Costs
There are a number of strategies you can employ to trim the amount of money you're spending on electricity for your data center. Virtualization is an increasingly popular strategy because it consolidates servers; reconfiguring your data center might improve the circulation of air; and simply giving your data center a good cleaning might also work wonders. Download this Internet.com eBook for more power-saving ideas.

Top HTML5 Tutorials from HTMLGoodies
HTML5 is an emerging technology that is slowly changing the face of the web. The latest browsers support it, and developers are eager to begin using it on their websites. HTMLGoodies features many tutorials on the topic, and we've brought them all together here for your perusal.

Getting Started with Joomla!
If you've never heard of Joomla!, it's known as a CMS (content management system), which allows you to build complex web sites and run various applications. In this article we'll look at the many options for setting up Joomla! and how to configure the software.

The Joomla! Demo Site with Cloudaccess.net
In this article, we're going to walk you through the process of installing Joomla! using Cloudaccess.net, a virtual Joomla! application host.

How Can I Select the Best Images for My Website?
Why do you want an image? Is it for a web page as a dominant image, a background or a series of images that are part of a gallery? In this tutorial we will show you how to select the best images for your website.

12 Ways to Create Compeling Graphic Banner Ads for Your Website
As with any design process, the first thing to do is to know what you want to say. In this case, you have the choice of a static, or animated banner. In this tutorial we will tell you 12 tips to help you create compelling banner ads.

Do Web Safe Colors Make a Difference?
Web Safe colors, also known as browser safe colors, were introduced many years ago, when the web was in its infancy. A guestion that comes up every now and then is whether modern web designers should be using this type of palette - or not?

How Can I Create Images for Mobile Devices?
When you think about mobile devices, the idea of creating images would seem to be a straightforward process. Unfortunately, it's not, but in this tutorial we will cut to the chase and show you how it's done!

One Video URL to Rule Them All
HTML5 is changing the landscape on how video is presented on web pages. New formats, codecs, screen sizes, devices and browsers are being developed on a continuous basis. What's one to do? Enter Vid.ly, which provides a universal video URL.

Web Developer Basics: The HTML5 Video Element
This article begins a "mini-series" of our in-depth coverage of important new elements in HTML5 to help you create media-rich pages that will work in any compliant browser. In this session we introduce the Video element!

Web Developer Class: Creating Forms with CSS3
You only have to look as far as Twitter's relatively new interface to see that stylized text boxes are still a popular design choice for input fields and forms. In this tutorial we will teach you a few different techniques to create styled forms and input fields using CSS3.

Web Developer Basics: Using The HTML5 Canvas Element
This article continues our "mini-series" of important new elements in HTML5 to help you learn to create media-rich pages that will work in any compliant browser.

Using HTML5 Automatically For Placeholders in Email Forms--With No JavaScript
Previously, if a developer wanted to include some sample text in an email field in a form, and then make that text disappear when the user clicked within that field, they had to use some JavaScript to make it happen. Enter HTML5 and the placeholder attribute, which simplifies the whole process--using no JavaScript at all!

Web Developer Basics: Differences Between HTML4 And HTML5
Now that we've seen how to use some of the newer whiz-bang features of the draft HTML5 standard, it's time to take a few steps back and take a look at some of the other differences between HTML4 and HTML5.

HTML5 Primer: How To Use the Audio Tag
In our series on HTML5, we've discussed geolocation, link relations, form and keyboard events, media events, mouse events, global attributes and multimedia. This week we're going to expand upon our discussion on multimedia and delve further into HTML5's <audio> tag.

Add Read More Link When People Copy From Your Site Using JavaScript
You may have been to a website and went to copy some text from the page and noticed that when you pasted the text it also copied a "read more" note which included the URL of the page you copied from. In this tutorial we will show you how you can do the same thing using a tidbit of JavaScript.

Ten Awesome Things Most People Don't Know About PHP
We all know the magic tricks, we all know the cool little functions. We all know the way to make dates look cool and numbers look awesome. But there are things most people don't think about, and I'm one of them. When I started writing this article I did a little research and found a few things that will also make me change the way I use PHP, and why I use.

Web Developer Tutorial: HTML5 Microdata
The HTML 5 draft specification includes Microdata. The Microdata spec provides a standardized syntax for addition additional semantic markup to your web pages to enhance the machine readability of your web pages. This tutorial will discuss microdata and will show why you should be interested in it!

Web Developer Class: Building a Twitter Feed with PHP
In today's world of social networking there will come a time that someone asks you to do Twitter integration for their website. This tutorial will walk you through the process, and includes source code!

Web Developer Basics: Multimedia In HTML5
In the last installment of this series, we talked about link relations in HTML5. In this article, we'll see how support for various multimedia formats in HTML5 will make things much easier for you as a developer...eventually.

Firefox Extension for Web Development: Font Finder
Continuing with the series on Firefox extensions for web development, this article features the Font Finder add-on which allows developers to analyze font information on a Web page and modify it for demonstration purposes.

Citrix Acquires Cloud.com
Citrix 'doubles down' on cloud computing technology as it pulls in yet another cloud PaaS vendor.

Microsoft Emphasizes Cloud Services to Partners - Again
On day two of the software giant's annual partner conclave the company honed in on making sure its resellers get the newest information on its near-term cloud computing plans.

What Buyers Look for in Cloud Computing Solutions
Real world examples of the key factors that companies consider as they select cloud computing solutions.

Lessons from Cloud Adopters: Cloud-to-Cloud Integration Is a Challenge
Recent studies find a painful truth among early cloud computing adopters: cloud-to-cloud integration is a major headache.

3 Tips for Deploying Business-critical Apps on the Public Cloud
What are the best -- and least risky -- ways to embrace the public cloud for your business-critical apps? Read on.

Meraki Slims Down Cloud Routers
Cloud-managed routing vendor drops a key product in favor of redesigned version that can sit on a desktop.

WS02 Brings Middleware to the Cloud
Middleware servers used to be locked down to on-premise deployments, but that has now changed in the modern world of the cloud and Platform-as-a-Service.

Oracle Ratchets Up Cloud CRM Battle with CRM On Demand
Oracle CRM On Demand 19 offers new native mobile apps for Apple and RIM and new Microsoft Outlook integration.

TechData Adds Platform for ISVs, Cloud Providers to Sell Software, Services to Channel Partners
New StreamOne Solutions Store hooks developers to channel partners for cloud services, software.

Sponsored by CA: Content Aware Identity & Access Management
Content aware IAM is an innovative approach to protecting sensitive corporate systems, applications, and information. This paper explores the concept of content-aware IAM, describes the integrated architecture for this new approach, and highlights the benefits that this approach provides.