EDI Programing. I need some help, getting stated in programing EDI/x12/EDIFACT/ect... I looking for good internet how to sources, books I may be-able to find at my local library, and information where I can find "free" edi tables [sources]. I'm also looking to wring my code in VB.net - will that be a problem or should I stick with C[x] - Thanks
posted by comasight on Jul 7, 2009 - 3 answers

Which quake engine (or other) is best to start cutting my teeth on as far as modding? [more inside]
posted by blackout on Mar 14, 2009 - 5 answers

What do i need to learn to make add-ons of my own for Firefox and/or Songbird? [more inside]
posted by photomusic86 on Dec 24, 2008 - 6 answers

How can I create a social networking site? I am in Southern California (Inland Empire/Orange County) and interested in building a social networking/message board/blog site along the lines of Sermo or Metafilter that isn't really about customizable media and meeting friends, as much as it is for people within a certain specialty, let's say the veterinary community, to share their ideas about their expertise with peers, receive newsletters relevant to their work, and ask for their peers' opinions or advice. [more inside]
posted by lukeklein on Apr 12, 2008 - 10 answers

Need advice on how to make a work schedule... possibly writing a program? [more inside]
posted by miltoncat on Nov 27, 2007 - 3 answers

Somewhat of a budding programing looking for programing exercises. I'm kind of middle ground between not knowing anything and what you might call a novice. So really I know just enough to be dangerous and have ideas too big for my skills. What are some good exercises (mostly thinking C# [mono] here) that will help me develop into at least a novice? More after the break. [more inside]
posted by blackout on May 22, 2007 - 11 answers

Does any one know how to find the most common result for a column returned from a mysql select request?
posted by outofpaper on Jul 28, 2005 - 6 answers

So I upgraded from warty warthog to hoary hedgehog and something broke PHP on my box. Any ideas as to where I should look to fix this. I already have: DirectoryIndex index.html index.htm index.shtml index.cgi index.php and AddType application/x-httpd-php .php AddType application/x-httpd-php-source .phps in my httpd.conf file.
posted by outofpaper on Mar 17, 2005 - 5 answers

I want to believe in XHTML/CSS. I want my structure entirely separate from my layout. But I also think it might all be a big lie, and not because of browser difficulties. Please help clear my misunderstanding. Further explanation - your people call it "more" - is inside. [more inside]
posted by tirade on Jul 15, 2004 - 23 answers

Near absolute beginner looking for a programming language with a small learning curve to make basic utilities/apps for my personal enjoyment. I've taken a few programming courses in HS and so am familiar with *basic* concepts but am pretty much ignorant other than that. I've googled but choosing a language/environment is incredibly daunting with the diversity out there.

Criteria:
-Must be able to make Windows GUI apps.
-Must be able to use sockets easily. I plan on making both client and server apps in the future.
-Must be able to manipulate files easily.
-Must be able to easily utilize common file formats like jpg, gif, wav, and mp3.
-Would like to compile programs into stand alone EXEs though the inclusion of a runtime DLL would be okay.
-Would love to be able to use DirectX audio plugins in my programs someday but definitely not a requirement.
-Online tutorials and resources geared towards the beginner level would be a huge plus.

Again the emphasis is on ease of use and a low learning curve. What am I looking at here? Visual Basic? Some obscure derivative like Euphoria? [more inside]
posted by yangwar on Apr 9, 2004 - 28 answers