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[TechRepublic] HTML5 makes justifying native applications more difficult

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Why HTML5 makes justifying native applications more difficult

Justin James, who is now very bullish on Web applications, explains what you need to consider when deciding whether to write a desktop application or a Web application. Read more

Resource of the day

Global Day of Coderetreat: My recap of the coding event

Chip Camden recently participated in the Global Day of Coderetreat, which he recommends for anyone who loves to code. Read more

Simplify iterators by using the Yield statement

If you aren't using the Yield statement, learn how using the C# feature makes it easier to work with iterators. Read more

Getting started with Kendo UI HTML5 controls

Justin James likes the Kendo UI HTML5 controls and says you don?t need to be an expert at jQuery to use them. Read more

Poll: What is the biggest development surprise of 2011?

Developers, do you think the biggest surprise of the year is the Windows 8 Developer Preview, HTML5's rise to prominence, or something else? Take the poll. Read more

Additional TechRepublic resources

 

AtG: CityRail's USB woes, RIM double whammy, and Windows Store

Did you know Sydney's RailCorp sells USB keys in pristine condition, complete with user information? Read more

Around the Grounds: WebSocket becomes RFC 6455, Geelong gets $100K

One of the cornerstone technologies of the next generation of websites, WebSockets, has become standardised by the IETF, and the Victorian State Government has stumped up for ICT funding in Geelong. Read more

Atlassian uses FaceTime to create portal

Admit it: you want your office to have portal video conferencing, too. Read more

10 technologies that are just plain broken

Certain systems, software, and technologies simply don't work very well. In fact, some are barely usable. See if your biggest annoyances made this list. Read more

Geek Trivia: What onboard Christmas gifts did the Apollo 8 astronauts leave famously unopened?

Apollo 8 was the first spaceflight crew to open Christmas gifts in space -- except they did not open all of them. Why not? Read more


Featured multimedia

 

How Alan Turing ushered in modern computing (photos)

A look at the seminal thinker's legacy: the early age of modern computing. View on site

10 of the best interactive web designs

Todd Fluhr shares his candidates for ten of the best interactive website experiences. Wildly popular, viral, or quirky, all of these have been influential on other designs. View on site

NASA's Mars rover finds strong evidence of ancient water (photos)

The latest findings by the agency's Opportunity rover indicate that water flowed through underground fractures in the Martian rock. View on site

Larry's Museum of Dead Technology

A bonus during a visit to VC Larry Marcus: A tour of his tiny but dense museum of tech. View on site


Featured Webcast

Live Webcast: Complete Web Protection: 4 Strategies to Stop Threats

While it's true that there's only so much you can do to prevent online threats, that's no excuse not to do everything you can. Tune in to this webcast sponsored by Sophos to learn about four strategies for preventing online attacks.


Today's recommended downloads

Remote support for PCs, Macs and Smartphones (LogMeIn)

Insights from the Global Chief Information Officer Study - Midmarket Perspective (IBM)

Bel-Art: A Case Study in IT Efficiency

Live Webcast: Complete Web Protection: 4 Strategies to Stop Threats (Sophos)

Data Center Efficiency and Optimization (Intel Corporation)


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