I wish to insert a namespaced XML document into an (X)HTML web page. The "XML Data Island" trick is verboten. There appears to be two ways of accomplishing this. Both continue to elude me. [more inside]
posted on May 15, 2008 - 15 answers

How do I learn new programming languages and start using modern web apps without getting frustrated and angry? Much [more inside]
posted on May 14, 2008 - 31 answers

I want to put a bunch of short videos on a website, and set it up in such a way that I can get a log of when viewers click the keyboard or mouse in response to what they see on the video. In other words, I want to tell the viewer, "Watch video A and click every time you see a cat." "Now, watch video B and click every time you see a dog." How might I accomplish this? [more inside]
posted on May 13, 2008 - 3 answers

Is there a QuickLook plugin (for Mac OS X 10.5 "Leopard" if you didn't follow) to browse sqlite databases? If not, wouldn't that be awesome for Rails and iPhone development!
posted on May 8, 2008 - 1 answers

Help me not be such a clueless geek on the Internets. [more inside]
posted on May 7, 2008 - 14 answers

I need a new hobby programming project (preferably something web based but not necessarily). I want it to be useful to someone (well preferably more than one person) but non-commercial in nature. Can you suggest one? [more inside]
posted on May 7, 2008 - 5 answers

What open-source project should I work on? Or how do I find one? [more inside]
posted on May 5, 2008 - 12 answers

I'm starting a new project at work rewriting a web application from scratch. We want to rewrite it in Java for a number of reasons that aren't really important. I've spent the last few months off and on researching web frameworks, but I haven't got a really good handle on how the web-development community feels about them. Help me choose! [more inside]
posted on May 5, 2008 - 5 answers

Which version of PHP should I start to learn, and how? I know HTML and CSS, and intend to build with Drupal (or similar) and its many extensions. [more inside]
posted on May 4, 2008 - 12 answers

What are good books, techniques and project for an object-oriented programming study-group? [more inside]
posted on May 3, 2008 - 8 answers

How can I (technically) prepare for a possible move from being a web developer to a game developer? [more inside]
posted on May 1, 2008 - 9 answers

I have a blog and would like to add a "Random Post" button. [more inside]
posted on Apr 27, 2008 - 5 answers

Can you help me find a tutorial (or book) on the design and programming of a fantasy sports site? (My google-fu is failing me on this one) [more inside]
posted on Apr 25, 2008 - 5 answers

Im a Freshman Computer Engin. Major and I want to learn more programming/logic by myself. Any books/Resources/Sample Projects you might recommend? [more inside]
posted on Apr 24, 2008 - 22 answers

I want to build my own UI on a portable/embedded device. Where do I start? [more inside]
posted on Apr 23, 2008 - 7 answers

I have a bachelor's in architecture but after a few years of work experience I have begun to feel that it may not be my bag. At work I find myself spending more time tweaking my computer and finding new tricks than actually drafting. [more inside]
posted on Apr 23, 2008 - 19 answers

I'm looking for a barebones SMS service that would forward any text messages I submit to a web page (preferably via a POST request with variables formatted to my specifications) backed by PHP and MySQL. Basically, I'd like to try my hand at mobile microblogging, but without the hyper-social aspect, and retaining absolute control of the output. Pay services are fine, as are suggestions of alternative means of accomplishing what I seek.
posted on Apr 20, 2008 - 6 answers

Can I make this work in IE the same as it does in Firefox? Here is the example i need some CSS help with. This works properly in Firefox, but needs some help in IE. Any suggestions?
posted on Apr 17, 2008 - 2 answers

How long would it take to become decent at programming Java for someone with basic non OO programming skills? [more inside]
posted on Apr 17, 2008 - 10 answers

How can I implement an s-curve function in excel? [more inside]
posted on Apr 16, 2008 - 6 answers

How to render image like in google picasaweb?: I'm developing a web page. If I use img tag to put image in the web page, while loading the page, image loads very slowly (especially large images). Also the upper part of image is loaded first and then the lower part, as page is downloaded from server. But in applications like google picasa, a very low quality version is rendered first, so that you see the whole image at once (even though its blurred), slowly as the page is downloaded, image becomes sharper. How can I implement this functionality in my web page? Can someone please point me to helpful resources regarding this?
posted on Apr 15, 2008 - 10 answers

Background: I am 41 years old. I am 16 credits shy of graduating with a BS in Mathemathics. my GPA is 2.79, I have over 250 hours of attempted coursework, 144 of that is being counted towards my degree. I program and design software systems for a living. The Problem: I really love math and computer science but I am lousy at learning. when I say lousy I mean slow. [more inside]
posted on Apr 13, 2008 - 24 answers

I'm a senior software developer, and I'd like to start working in the green energy sector. What are the opportunities in this area? [more inside]
posted on Apr 13, 2008 - 3 answers

Looking for a solution for a flash based photography website to not look small on big monitors, and not look too big on small monitors. [more inside]
posted on Apr 9, 2008 - 12 answers

Code-switching while coding: if you speak more than one language and are a programmer or a web-developer, do you write code in one or the other or both? [more inside]
posted on Apr 9, 2008 - 15 answers

I would like to use SVK in a manner that's invisible to my svn-using co-workers. Naturally, there are compllications. [more inside]
posted on Apr 6, 2008 - 4 answers

I have a vague plan for long-term career satisfaction. Since it's vague, I've decided to make a much smaller short-term job change to just make me a little bit happier about working. I'm not quite sure I'm doing this in the most super effective way, though. [more inside]
posted on Apr 5, 2008 - 2 answers

How can I fix an MS-DOS batch script that works when run manually, but exhibits strange behavior when run as a scheduled task? [more inside]
posted on Apr 4, 2008 - 5 answers

I have an idea for a simple piece of software. It would involve intercepting browser requests, checking the requested url (probably not ip address, so before that conversion takes place) testing the url and redirecting if it passes the test. The test will itself make a network connection. [more inside]
posted on Apr 2, 2008 - 11 answers

What programming languages exist for Linux (preferably Ubuntu) which create GUI applications with ease? I prefer to avoid the Microsoft Studio route as I don't have a ton of cash lying around, and would like something that abstracts the GUI so I don't have to deal with the nitty-gritty of the OS.
posted on Mar 31, 2008 - 26 answers

I'm a web app programmer lacking good project/time management skills, and I'm not really in the best environment to pick them up. I'm OK at the lower-level tasks like daily to-do lists, but how can I learn to handle higher-level tasks like estimating time, prioritizing, and planning project life cycles? [more inside]
posted on Mar 31, 2008 - 10 answers

Where can I buy the O'Reilly 'History of Programming Languages' poster? I checked ebay and googled around a bit, but couldn't find any for sale. I don't have plans to attend any of their conferences, is that really the only way to get one?
posted on Mar 25, 2008 - 8 answers

I'm trying to compile and run a Java class from Ruby, but I'm having some problems. I'm not very experienced with Ruby- please help me figure out what I'm doing wrong. [more inside]
posted on Mar 24, 2008 - 7 answers

How do I generate a bingo game with a predetermined number of winners? I'll have control over the cards printed and over the list of numbers to be called out. (Specifically, 15 winners out of 15,000 cards.)
posted on Mar 24, 2008 - 10 answers

How to get a relational database on a mobile device, and query it using J2ME? [more inside]
posted on Mar 23, 2008 - 5 answers

I'm specifically looking at automated builds, unit testing, better source control, and generally moving away from seat-of-the-pants coding and deployment, to specific processes. This is a Microsoft shop, if that helps. [more inside]
posted on Mar 22, 2008 - 15 answers

ASP.Net development question. Can I map to a printer on the client's machine from a web page? [more inside]
posted on Mar 17, 2008 - 3 answers

I'm looking into starting a co-op based model of a social network site. Any tips? Organization, legal incorporation, possible code-base to start from, how much would hosting/coding such a site cost? [more inside]
posted on Mar 14, 2008 - 2 answers

I'm planning on starting a database freelancing business. I understand a lot of people prefer Microsoft Access or FileMaker. With the current evolving trend of applications going on the web and add to that my somewhat good experience with PHP, HTML, Javascript and CSS I'm seeking a cross platform efficient application environment. This is why I believe Access and FileMaker are not an option, I'm also more experienced with high level languages than I am with Access or FileMaker. [more inside]
posted on Mar 13, 2008 - 11 answers

TeachFilter: Help me become a better programming instructor. [more inside]
posted on Mar 11, 2008 - 4 answers

Easy way to turn my medical calculations website into an iPhone app? I tried fooling around with Xcode... [more inside]
posted on Mar 10, 2008 - 7 answers

Anyone good with GAP? I've defined a largish permutation group and would like to make a tally of elements by cycle type - how many of each cycle type occurs in the group. Possible? Trivial? Use something else instead? Oh, and where's the right place to ask GAP questions?
posted on Mar 9, 2008 - 1 answers

Does anyone know of a quick and clear guide to set up my MySQL Replication in MySQL 5.0? [more inside]
posted on Mar 6, 2008 - 2 answers

I want to learn the emacs keybindings, mainly for moving around in a block of code, and selecting text. What's the best way to do this? [more inside]
posted on Mar 5, 2008 - 10 answers

I want to be an IT mercenary, how do I get started doing freelance/contract SysAdmin/Programming? [more inside]
posted on Mar 4, 2008 - 6 answers

Which progamming language for email management and filtering, and to experiment with cryptography? [more inside]
posted on Mar 2, 2008 - 17 answers

In my quest to learn Ruby, I'm struggling to find everyday usable code examples that i can relate to. Might you suggest some ? [more inside]
posted on Mar 1, 2008 - 28 answers

Can I make a living coding from home, and where can I find such a job? [more inside]
posted on Mar 1, 2008 - 14 answers

I've been playing with a promising idea for a website for a while, and I feel I'm ready to get things moving. I've got a fairly clear idea of what I want, who would use it, and why it would take off. Income would be ad-generated, in an area where I believe prospects are good. The problem is, there's no out-of-the-box software that does what I need it to do, and programming the site is beyond my capabilities. [more inside]
posted on Feb 29, 2008 - 13 answers

What are some fun and simple puzzles or cryptography I can solve with Python to help me learn the basics? [more inside]
posted on Feb 28, 2008 - 12 answers