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Text and XML Configuration Files
Posted on November 18, 2011 | No CommentsText Configuration files and XML Configuration files are a problem for both operating systems and applications. Where do you keep them, how are they structured? Traditionally, Unix systems used text... -
A Simple Image / Link Rollover in Javascript
Posted on November 17, 2011 | No CommentsImage/Link Rollover in Javascript Your web site has been up and running for some time and while you are pleased with the results, you can’t help but think that it... -
The Pros and Cons of Business Blogging (Part 1)
Posted on November 16, 2011 | No CommentsFrom Dell to Intel, companies have started to put up their own blogs as a new way to communicate with their customers. A lot of smaller businesses are trying to... -
Floating Point Comparisons In PHP and Javascript
Posted on November 15, 2011 | No CommentsBeware Comparing Floating Point Values Can Be Hazardous! The curse of the .0000000001 and .9999999999!” Here’s the problem. Say you’re comparing two floating point numbers a (71.00) and b (71.00)... -
A Flexible Method of Storing Control Data
Posted on November 15, 2011 | No CommentsIntroduction Where an application requires certain values at runtime, and where these values may be changed at irregular intervals, it is common practice to hold these on a database record...
