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Does the Spring Framework take the fun out of Java?
I’m only part-serious (maybe just 15%) regarding the title. But, after going to see Rod Johnson (founder of the Spring Framework) speak at the Columbus Java User’s Group meeting last week, the thought did occur to me: Java has come a long way in the last eight years or so. And a lot of the [...]
Displaying a Button in Joomla 1.5: A Module Tutorial
Have you ever wanted to display a button - say, to your LinkedIn profile - in one of the navigation columns in Joomla? This article provides both a tutorial on the basics of module creation in Joomla 1.5, as well as a working “button” module that you can install right now on your Joomla website.
CICS Translator for Unix System Services
Are you a Unix/C/C++ developer that has been enlisted to develop CICS applications? Then you might be interested in knowing that you can do much of your development work from right within Unix System Services. Read on for more.
Mainframe Unix System Services
Today’s mainframe computers - and I’m referring specifically to IBM zSeries and corresponding z/OS - are an incredibly versatile resource. Many people already know that mainframes can run Linux in its own VM, side-by-side with z/OS, and this is a great option for running Linux-native applications on the mainframe. But most mainframe shops today have deep roots in batch z/OS and CICS. How do you make use of new technologies and skill sets (including new hires with little or no experience with Cobol), without totally rewriting your applications?
