Considering grad school for public policy, economics, international development. Help me sort out my life. [more inside]
posted by ropeladder on Nov 3, 2009 - 8 answers

Which HTML/CSS/JS IDE do I want? [more inside]
posted by drjimmy11 on Oct 27, 2009 - 16 answers

Tried developing my first bw film last night and it didn't turn out at all - what did I do wrong? [more inside]
posted by Gortuk on Oct 25, 2009 - 21 answers

I think I really, really want to get into developing real estate. Can anyone give me an overview description of what the work / process is is like? [more inside]
posted by drea on Oct 21, 2009 - 6 answers

How do software authors determine the version numbers of the releases? I am writing software for a specific electronic device. I am not using version control on it yet. (Yeah, shame! Truth is, I am intimidated.) [more inside]
posted by Drasher on Oct 21, 2009 - 22 answers

I want to go to school and learn about building small-scale (family or neighborhood level) projects in developing countries. Concentrating solar, passive cooling, irrigation, windmills, wave power, and that type of thing. There was a group at MIT making charcoal out of corncobs. I want to do that! But where do I start? What are some good programs? [more inside]
posted by Nothing on Oct 20, 2009 - 8 answers

Our son may have growth hormone deficiency. The endocrinologist has recommended some additional testing, and the process sounds terrible. Has your child been through this? Can you tell us how it went? Are there alternatives? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 13, 2009 - 9 answers

What are some good tech-centric temp agencies in L.A.? [more inside]
posted by drjimmy11 on Oct 9, 2009 - 5 answers

I am developing a website that has a moderately-sized user base. I am going to be rolling out a new version of the page soon. In my testing, I have noticed that my browsers don't notice that there are new versions of some of the CSS files available on the servers, and renders the page with the old CSS files. This causes display glitches. How do I let browsers know that new CSS/Javascript files are available and to update it's cache?
posted by LoopyG on Oct 9, 2009 - 18 answers

Pros & Cons of bringing web development in-house? [more inside]
posted by MeatLightning on Oct 9, 2009 - 9 answers

SellingSoftwareFilter: How do we make money from software that a colleague has developed from scratch (in Australia)? [more inside]
posted by micklaw on Oct 8, 2009 - 6 answers

Why do baby teeth come in in the order they do? [more inside]
posted by Bugbread on Oct 5, 2009 - 13 answers

I want to build a web site where gamers can converse via video. I'm thinking of something a bit like a Seesmic targeted toward gamers. Where do I start? [more inside]
posted by raddevon on Sep 28, 2009 - 8 answers

I am planning to leave my current job in about a year, and hope to be able to make some money (I don't need a lot) by doing freelance web development/programming. While I have a bit of experience with programming and very basic web design ((X)HTML/CSS), this would pretty much be a new field for me. I guess I'm wondering - is this a realistic goal? And if so, what steps should I take to help me get there? [more inside]
posted by shaun uh on Sep 24, 2009 - 10 answers

I have a Flash game that I'd like to port over to the iPhone but I don't have the time nor the patience to do it myself. Are their any companies out there that will develop the application for you, for a price?
posted by nam3d on Sep 17, 2009 - 5 answers

Librarians on Metafilter: Do you still find significant regional differences in U.S. school and public library collections? [more inside]
posted by bad grammar on Sep 13, 2009 - 4 answers

Where does one proactively look for software (specifically Flex) jobs these days? [more inside]
posted by drjimmy11 on Sep 11, 2009 - 6 answers

International development practitioners, what are your favourite books on the subject? I'm looking for a range of stuff, from spittle-flecked polemic to the most respected academic research.
posted by johnny novak on Sep 8, 2009 - 4 answers

My team and I are writing a computer application for which aspects of the file format are very likely to change in future releases. The format is in XML. Does anyone know any resources on the web that lays down general principles about how to make a file format that is as extensible as possible for the future (and minimizes the possibility of cross-version breakage)?
posted by SilentSalamander on Sep 4, 2009 - 7 answers

In situations with three or more children, my son appears to come out on the losing end socially when a certain other child is added to the mix. My wife and I are beginning to worry that a pattern is developing that we need to break somehow. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 3, 2009 - 12 answers

Please help me remember the name of this stage of psychological development, where you can begin to discern the volumetric differences between containers of different sizes. [more inside]
posted by Sutekh on Aug 28, 2009 - 6 answers

What, anecdotally speaking, are Flex developers getting paid right now in Los Angeles or a similar city? [more inside]
posted by drjimmy11 on Aug 24, 2009 - 1 answer

I'm tired of being hung up on. Please help me figure out my next move beyond nonprofit development work! [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 19, 2009 - 7 answers

I have two options for my (budding) career, help me decide which one is better. [more inside]
posted by althanis on Aug 18, 2009 - 3 answers

Webdev filter: What tools can I use to avoid developing a registration/log-in feature from scratch? [more inside]
posted by telegraph on Aug 9, 2009 - 2 answers

I don't want to betray anyone's trade secrets here, but what is the html or js code or query string for pulling in playlists from Last.fm, as is done for us on our profile pages? [more inside]
posted by psmealey on Aug 2, 2009 - 9 answers

Can I use the "Time Management Matrix" in a commercial software product without any legal repercussions? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 29, 2009 - 2 answers

How do I go about protecting my idea when I approach a developer about coding an iPhone app? [more inside]
posted by Thrillhouse on Jul 18, 2009 - 17 answers

Can someone give me a quick outline on how I can create a simple photo gallery iPhone app? I'm a pretty decent web developer but this will be my first iPhone application. [more inside]
posted by sideshow on Jul 14, 2009 - 5 answers

How can I add movie showtimes to a website? [more inside]
posted by bristolcat on Jul 10, 2009 - 7 answers

My eight month old daughter can (and frequently does) horizontally rotate her tongue 180 degrees in her mouth. Is this something that children her age can typically do, or should I be negotiating with a circus? [more inside]
posted by Mayor Curley on Jul 10, 2009 - 24 answers

What is a modern mainframe computer? IANAP [more inside]
posted by mhh5 on Jul 7, 2009 - 15 answers

I'm a little short on skills but large on motivation. Should I start working on growing my community's web presence, or leave it to the pros? [more inside]
posted by scarykarrey on Jul 1, 2009 - 4 answers

Which forums do the best web programmers hang out at? [more inside]
posted by jackson5 on Jun 26, 2009 - 16 answers

What programming language should I use for a Digg-like web site? [more inside]
posted by jackson5 on Jun 15, 2009 - 14 answers

I want to quit designing and become a web developer! Can I? Should I? Where do I start? [more inside]
posted by dougunderscorenelso on Jun 11, 2009 - 13 answers

I'm a freelance software developer and I have a customer contract for building a software product that supports their manufacturing business. [more inside]
posted by dfreire on Jun 10, 2009 - 6 answers

We want to host (many) Subversion repositories in our organization. We're looking for a solution that provides a robust web interface for creating and administering repositories. [more inside]
posted by larsks on Jun 3, 2009 - 4 answers

I have a Macbook and a burning desire to learn web development. Tell me where to begin. [more inside]
posted by capitalist.pig on May 27, 2009 - 17 answers

I'd really like to get a Coop TLD, but I'm having a hard time finding an affordable and easy-to-use registrar. [more inside]
posted by thebigdeadwaltz on May 11, 2009 - 3 answers

Screenplay editing/ Script Development question. A friend has sent me a copy of his screenplay and is asking for some notes/ story editing commments. I have some questions about the style and format. Please see inside.... [more inside]
posted by cascando on May 8, 2009 - 12 answers

Urban Planning/Theory Filter: I am looking for writings, preferably available online, about the relationships of adjacent neighborhoods over time. [more inside]
posted by mirepoix on Apr 27, 2009 - 5 answers

I need to build something that allows a client to make credit card payments to my client. I want to use Authorize.net as the gateway but im not sure what backend i should use - a modified opencart or something similar. I DONT want to use paypal, blinksale, etc. as its not so much 'invoice' based but more of a method of sending funds. This thread is very similar but no dice. [more inside]
posted by AMP583 on Apr 20, 2009 - 2 answers

How does frequent television viewing affect the developing brain? [more inside]
posted by Houyhnhnm on Apr 9, 2009 - 9 answers

I'm involved in a group of small/nonprofit organizations that would like to financially support the starting of an open-source software application. While I am technically-minded, I'm not a programmer -- and I don't really know what to look for in one (hopefully to be found on MeFi jobs!). Help greatly appreciated. [more inside]
posted by liquado on Apr 6, 2009 - 7 answers

What should I be doing to help my baby's development? Baby Ava is now 6 months old and she is starting to really become a little person. Mommy and daddy talk to her, read to her, sing to her, play various style of music for her. She plays with blocks, rattles, and spends a little time in an exersaucer. What else can we do to help her mind grow and her body develop?
posted by jasondigitized on Apr 6, 2009 - 30 answers

Stock data for use in black box trading application? [more inside]
posted by Hypocrites on Mar 28, 2009 - 3 answers

I need some help diagnosing a problem static linking a C++ program using g++. It compiles and runs just fine without "-static", but I get all sorts of "undefined references" errors when I use "-static". I'm a C++ novice and am at a loss. Can anyone throw me a bone? [more inside]
posted by duoshao on Mar 26, 2009 - 9 answers

My friend is going to Kenya and Uganda to do some humanitarian work this summer. She's afraid that when she returns she'll be disgusted by the shallowness of people's problems and concerns back home, to the point of being unable to relate to anyone. Is this likely, and if so, can it be prevented? Should it be prevented? [more inside]
posted by daelin on Mar 25, 2009 - 25 answers

I've made the plunge into iphone development. Ive started working on ideas with a friend who is a talented graphic designer. My question is: how should I split profits from the applications with him? [more inside]
posted by Merik on Mar 21, 2009 - 16 answers