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MVC framework that uses classes instead of methods for actions
In most MVC frameworks, Controller class contains multiple methods, each representing one action. Then annotations and reflection is used to call those methods appropriately. But from OOP point of ...
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How can I break my vendor lock-in situation?
I'm developing software for about 10 years. I began on QBasic and now I'm developing .NET using C# language. I'm always trying to follow the best design patterns and principals like SOLID. In short ...
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is there anything else like WPF can run in Linux and Mac
I am looking for anything else has the same WPF functionality (animation, 3D,...)
but can work in other platforms (Linux, Mac,...)
something powerful, fast to develop with, can create my own custom ...
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Suggestions for connecting .NET WPF GUI with Java SE Server
BACKGROUND
We are building a Java (SE) trading application which will be monitoring market data and sending trade messages based on the market data, and also on user defined configuration parameters.
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Is C# more superior than Java as a programming language, objectively speaking? [closed]
A colleague (a .NET fan) argued that (in context to Java vs .NET comparison), while there are different arguments for Java and for .NET, and to determine which one is the better choice is a business ...
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Anyone know about AppDynamics? Does Microsoft already have something similiar? Event viewer? Im confused
We have a big collection of java (80%) and .Net (20%) apps.. And the people in charge want a way to monitor the applications somehow. So they told me they are interested in AppDynamics? I have spent ...
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6answers
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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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2answers
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Why don't mobile platforms support generational garbage collection?
Both Windows Phone/Xbox and Android lack support for generational garbage collection. This is frustrating for a lot of programmers. There seems to be a legitimate engineering reason to it, but I can't ...
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Question about a “Benchmark” regarding Java and .NET
To get that out of the way - i am not asking about which platform is faster or try to start a flame war.
Question: Why is the .NET version slower 5x in the first test ?
The results i got were:
.NET ...
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2answers
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Cross “Machine” Code?
Some languages (mostly ones made in the last 2 decades or so) can now not only run (after some compilation step or directly) on several platforms, but also can be compiled to run on several virtual ...
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What are the areas where the .NET platform is still lagging behind the Java platform? [closed]
It's almost always true that older platforms have more third party tools, libraries, projects, and support. When compared to .NET, Java has all these privileges. But time has passed since .NET first ...
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Transitioning To Java
I'm primarily a VBA/VB3-6/VB.Net developer of 15+ years with several years of C# experience. Myself and another developer (a seasoned senior level java developer) were hired on at this new company at ...
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The cost of running a Windows App Server
I want to know what is the cost of running a Windows Application Server.
I know the cost of running a Linux server with Java based Application Server is probably zero.
What is the cost of running a ...
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4answers
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Learning path for web developer .NET or Java [closed]
I am interested to know how many real world web application servers are hosted by windows?
I am going to learn C# and ASP.NET and want to convert my self from an embedded developer to a web app ...
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0answers
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What is a good Java reference book for experienced programmers? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Is there a canonical book for learning Java as an experienced developer?
I am a very experienced C#/.Net programmer. I'm looking for a book that summarizes the java ...
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3answers
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Java and .NET: Why different sorting algorithms are used by default?
Just wondering why Java and .NET Framework uses different sorting algorithm by default.
In Java Array.Sort() uses Merge Sort algorithm by default and as Wikipedia.com says:
In Java, the ...
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Which platform to choose, Java or .NET?
I am working in a private bank, a leading mid size bank in local market. We are going to create our core banking solution. Existing solution has been developed on Java using IBM Visual Age 4.0.
It is ...
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4answers
858 views
Switch to Java?
I have been doing .NET and MS tech/arcitecture for 4+ years. I have reached a dead end in my current job and is considering moving to a new job. Most of the current available jobs in my city are Java ...
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4answers
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The Future of Golang. Multiple Language Support? [closed]
Golang seems promising. I've been following this lang since its first release. It might take time to be a very good competitor to other programming languages.
One brilliant aspect of Java and .NET I ...
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2answers
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As a C# developer, how much “advanced” Java do I need for Android development?
I'm a professional .NET -C#- developer who's interested in doing development for Android. I'd like to know if it's really necessary for me to first read a book or two on Java (like Java For ...
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6answers
625 views
What factors to consider when choosing runtime/language for Windows desktop applications?
My users all have Windows. Some of them use Linux or a Mac, but if they do they're generally capable of using something like Mono, Wine, Parallels or dual-boot.
My development team (including myself) ...
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12answers
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Managed Coders vs Native Coders
I'm a coder and have experience with both native and managed code.
I started out with Pascal and C, then moved into C++ and eventually into C#.
Over the last year or so, I've been coding almost ...
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8answers
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Why was Scala not implemented with C or C++
Does anybody know why was Scala implemented in Java and .NET instead of C or C++? Most languages are implemented with Cor C++ [i.e Erlang, Python, PHP, Ruby, Perl]. What are the advantages for Scala ...
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5answers
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Interview : Java Engineer being interviewed for .NET/C# position
I'm engineer with knowledge in Java programming language. I'm being interviewed for .NET/C# position. I have no knowledge about .NET technologies. What are the concepts i need to focus on for ...
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Why hasn't C# gained much traction within the opensource community?
I'm not expecting C# to be on par with say Java or Python in the open source community, but it still surprises me just how far behind it is.
'Multi language' open source repos like google code or ...
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5answers
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How to switch From Java to .Net? [closed]
Has anyone out there done this? Did you have to spend a few years learning .NET before you could get a job or were there employers just willing to throw you into the fire based on your Java ...
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6answers
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As a C# developer, would you learn Java to develop for Android or use MonoDroid instead?
I'd consider myself pretty well versed in C#. It's my language of choice at the moment, and it's where basically all my professional experience lies.
Still, I'm puzzled by the existence of the ...
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8answers
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Advantages and possible drawbacks of using Java for cross-platform development vs. .NET?
If I were to begin writing an application using Java with the intention of porting it to other platforms with little or no modification, would it be wise to consider using the .Net framework instead?
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5answers
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Solutions to problems that .NET can solve better than Java (or vice-versa)
To me it seems these are two different platforms that address similar enterprise(but not only) problems. I'm interested however in problems that Java can solve better than C#/.NET or C#/.NET can solve ...
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7answers
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Is LAMP the cheapest way to run a dynamic website? [closed]
I know that .NET cost alot if you are thinking from different points of view: the database, the servers,etc.
When I think about Java or JSP I'm not sure how much does it cost and how it is comparted ...
