Database connectivity gives desktop and Web applications much of their value. .NET developers have products and framework objects that can tie a front-end application to SQL Server, MySQL, Sybase, ...

One of the most powerful uses of scripting languages is in "application automation", that is, the idea of automating a long sequence of steps such as: "select paragraph at cursor, indent 3" right, ...

Unlock the full InfoQ experience by logging in! Stay updated with your favorite authors and topics, engage with content, and download exclusive resources. Cory Benfield discusses the evolution of ...

In Part 2, I conclude this series by looking more closely at the two competing JDO standards: the Sun Microsystems JDO and the Castor JDO. Both specifications provide unified, simple, and transparent ...

However some objects, especially those that can be used in multiple scenarios, require some configuration before they can be used. Fortunately, ASP.NET Core provides a standard way of setting those ...