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Continuous “Platform” Integration?
We have accumulated a large codebase of somewhat-well-document projects, many of which aren't actively being used, but that we want to be able to start using again quickly if necessary.
What is the ...
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Should we choose Java over C# or we should consider using Mono? [closed]
We are a small team of independent developers with an average experience of 7 years in C#/.NET platform. We almost work on small to average web application projects that allows us to choose our ...
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Which platform to choose from .Net or Java [closed]
I know that there is a lot healthy discussion about this topic. but my case is entirely different from these discussions.
I have just passed out my graduation. During the graduation period, i had ...
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Choosing a crossplatform for mobile development [closed]
I am creating a enterprise project and will develop the app for WP, Android and IPhone (Maybe also tablets) I have then done some research of what solutions are out there and have narrowed my choice ...
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If I were to start doing a GUI how do I decide on what platform to use? [closed]
I hear about WPF, Silverlight but then there is also windows RT, metro stuff, windows 8 and so on at the moment - I'm having a hard time nailing what to bet on.
How do I, at a given point in time, ...
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Platform design Issues
Suppose I design a platform over a platform (say Java or Win32 or .NET), which consists of various layers like Database, User Interface, Cloud etc.
Now every team would be working to make their ...
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Source control workflow for managing a software platform
I'm in charge of a software platform, written in C, that is used to provide a variety of projects to clients. I am trying to improve the workflow for people using this platform, and looking at ...
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Build a Platform API for public [closed]
I am looking for some advices, resources or articles about how to expose a Platform API to outside developers.
My main concern is what is the standards or best approach to do that, basically I have a ...
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Steve Yegge post about platform vs product
I am reading this and I came across:
The Golden Rule of Platforms, "Eat Your Own Dogfood", can be rephrased as "Start with a Platform, and Then Use it for Everything." You can't just bolt it on ...
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Will Metro-style Apps replace Desktop Apps? [closed]
Microsoft Windows8 supports new Metro-style apps, and Metro apps don't use Win32; they run on WinRT.
I wonder if the Metro-style Apps was invented for only tablets. Does Microsoft hope that ...
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What's the relationship between Java EE and Glassfish?
I'm confused. Does Glassfish come as part of the Java EE platform? Can you get Glassfish but not Java EE?
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Which programming frameworks offer good multilingual support?
I'm starting a new company, and our software will be a SaaS solution offered to municipalities around the world. Their interface will be web-based. I am trying to figure our which software development ...
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What Are The Best Practices for Managing Version Strings in Google App Engine Apps?
In Google App Engine, you can upload up to 10 different versions on your appspot project. For instance, if I have a project called example, the URL would be:
http://example.appspot.com
Each version ...
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Thinking of switching from mac to windows, need a little guidance
Looking to switch to Win7 as machines are cheaper, easier to repair and as a web developer, I wouldn't have to emulate IE anymore.
I want as smooth a transition as possible, so what would be the ...
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Was it necessary to build this site in ASP.NET?
From what I'm told, the whole StackOverflow/StackExchange 'stack' is based on Microsoft's ASP.NET. SO and the SE sites are probably the most complex that I visit on a regular basis. There's a lot ...
