DDL Reports

Is Parallel Programming Hard?
sponsored by Intel
TECHNICAL ARTICLE: This article aims at answering the question, "Is parallel programming hard?" You'll take a look at the distinctions between parallel and sequential programming as well as the three main problems programmers face when it comes to parallel programming.
Posted: 10 Nov 2009 | Published: 28 Oct 2009

Intel

What the $#@! is Parallelism, Anyhow?
sponsored by Intel
TECHNICAL ARTICLE: It's amazing how many books on parallel computing use the term parellelism without clearly defining it. In this technical article, Charles Leiserson, Professor of Computer Science and Engineering at MIT, provides a brief introduction to this theory.
Posted: 10 Nov 2009 | Published: 28 Oct 2009

Intel

Enterprise COBOL 5.1—Where Tradition Meets Innovation
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER: Despite its age, COBOL remains one of the most popular languages for developing business applications. But when it comes to modernizing your applications and improving performance, what support does COBOL provide? Find out in this article, and get an overview of benefits of the latest version of COBOL running on IBM System z.
Posted: 05 Nov 2013 | Published: 31 May 2013

IBM

Top Five Reasons to Choose Toad® Over SQL Developer
sponsored by Dell Software
WHITE PAPER: Can you actually save more money using Toad® rather than SQL Developer - a free product? The answer is “yes!” In this surprising Quest technical brief, learn how Toad’s revolutionary new features save you time and money while dramatically increasing your productivity. Read the technical brief today.
Posted: 08 Feb 2011 | Published: 08 Feb 2011

Dell Software

11 Best Practices for Peer Code Review
sponsored by SmartBear Software
WHITE PAPER: Read this paper to learn 11 best practice peer code review tips to optimize review sessions, improve code, and make the most of valuable time. Some of the key findings include how many lines of code you should review in an hour, annotating code before you begin reviewing, leveraging a check list system, and more.
Posted: 28 Aug 2012 | Published: 28 Aug 2012

SmartBear Software

Become a Java developer
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER: Access this resource to learn helpful tips on how to develop and program Java so you can bring its advanced capabilities to your organization. Review best practices on how to tackle various components of the platform and uncover the skills you need to become an expert Java developer.
Posted: 02 May 2012 | Published: 03 Jan 2012

IBM

Course: Insecure Temporary Files (CWE-377)
sponsored by Klocwork
WEBCAST: This course begins with an overview of the use of insecure temporary files vulnerability and its common causes. A technical description of the issue is presented along with code examples to show the vulnerability. Finally, the course describes the remediation strategies used to mitigate the weakness described by CWE-377.
Posted: 13 Nov 2013 | Premiered: Nov 13, 2013

Klocwork

Resources for Android developers (Windows Store apps)
sponsored by Microsoft
RESOURCE CENTER: If you're an Android developer looking to get started creating apps for Windows 8, look no further than this resource center made just for you. You'll get tools on how to build Windows Store apps using a variety of programming languages, including blog posts, coding road maps, and much more.
Posted: 23 Apr 2013 | Published: 05 Mar 2013

Microsoft

Designing Artificial Intelligence for Games (Part 1)
sponsored by Intel Software Network
WHITE PAPER: This article begins a four part series that explores the following important AI concepts and how to optimize them to run on today’s cutting edge multi-core processors.
Posted: 14 Aug 2009 | Published: 20 Jun 2009

Intel Software Network

Resources for iOS developers (Windows Store apps)
sponsored by Microsoft
RESOURCE CENTER: If you can develop for iOS but would like to get started with Windows 8, visit this resource center to get tips on how to build Windows Store apps using a variety of programming languages, and get the tools you need to successfully migrate from iOS to Windows 8 apps.
Posted: 24 Apr 2013 | Published: 05 Mar 2013

Microsoft