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Algorithm which suggests synonyms based on some term?

Is there an algorithm which I can use in order to generate synonyms for some term (word) in respect of a spam. I am writing a simple spam filter. For example, I set that the app must omit a word ...
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Web Services as a Back end

I am contemplating a direction to take an application. The application is written in PHP which implements a MVC framework. Some of my clients will require web services. I was thinking even building ...
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3answers
587 views

Why is Python slower than Java but faster than PHP

I have many times seen various benchmarks that show how a bunch of languages perform on a given task. Always these benchmarks reveal that Python is slower then Java and faster than PHP. And I wonder ...
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Why is PHP not used in many of banking websites? [closed]

I have four online banking accounts in India. I am a PHP developer. Some of my friends' online banking sites do not use PHP as their server-side language. My friends who are working in PHP don't have ...
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4answers
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REST vs RESTful vs “normal” web service - the same or not?

I've read a couple of definitions and discussion on REST and/or RESTful applications, but I still do not understand the real meaning of it. I usually work with the apps which either fetch data via ...
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2answers
274 views

OOP - Composition, Components and Composites Example?

I've been reading a bit about OOP in relation to Composition, Components and Composites. I believe I understand the fundamental principle (not sure). Can someone please provide a code example of a ...
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6answers
227 views

Interfaces: profit of using

First of all, my ubiquitous language is PHP, and I'm thinking about learning Java. So let me split my question on two closely related parts. Here goes the first part. Say I have a domain-model ...
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6answers
425 views

PHP and performance

I always hear that PHP is for medium and small websites whereas .NET and Java for enterprise applications. My question is about PHP. Why is PHP not a good option for enterprise web applications? Is it ...
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1answer
161 views

php + web service [closed]

Can someone confirm good performance using PHP + Java webservice (for heavy duty tasks) running on NGINX (or Apache) because PHP is slow in completing some heavy tasks and I want to make a web service ...
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5answers
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Assuming “clean code/architecture” is there a difference in “effort” between PHP or Java/J2EE web application development?

A client asked us to estimate effort when selecting PHP as the implementation language for his next web-based application. We spent about a week exploring PHP, prototyping, testing etc., We are quite ...
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4answers
193 views

Is it easier to learn PHP if you know Java? [closed]

I'm taking classes this spring semester, and what I want to know is whether it will be easier to learn PHP if you already know Java.
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3answers
166 views

Objects in javascript vs objects in java/php/c++

I code in PHP and JavaScript. Why do the two languages use a different syntax for creating objects, classes, functions, even if they are both OO? For example, in PHP, we use the new keyword to create ...
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2answers
129 views

Programming certificates [closed]

Possible Duplicate: Are certifications worth it? I'd be glad to hear your opinions on which programming certificates are the most widely recongnized in the industry and how useful are they ...
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5answers
253 views

Middle tier language for interfacing C/C++ with db and web app

I have a web application requiring a middle-tier language to communicate between an oracle database and math routines on a Linux server and a flex-based application on a client. I'm not a software ...
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1answer
149 views

How to document an algorithm properly with sample data?

I am wondering what should an algorithm documentation contain? Can't locate a proper guideline to follow. I have in mind to include summary of the algorithm description of the algorithm flowcharts ...

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