Delegates versus inner classes

This whitepaper compares the use of delegates versus inner classes, and outlines the reasons why delegates are not implemented in the Java language.

Interestingly, the decision was largely influenced by Delphi Object Pascal.

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Fun with WiFi Freeriders

Want to get rid of your free-rider neighbours abusing your WiFi network? Then, this tutorial is for you!

It provides a step-by-step guide to protect your WiFi network from free-riders. The technique used is the same as that adopted by WiFi service providers to redirect users to a payment page, except that you will be taking them to various unknown destinations instead.

Technorati Tags: Internet, WiFi

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Choosing the Best Tool for the Job

Kathy Sierra wrote an interesting entry on her Creating Passionate Users blog about how the “right tool” is not always the “best tool” for the job. According to her, one factor that is not to be neglected is the level of enthusiasm for using the tool, which can sometimes be even more important than the perceived appropriateness of it. Of the three main considerations (appropriateness, expertise and enthusiasm), expertise remains essential nonetheless.

I mostly agree with her opinion that the urge to learn a tool often creates enthusiasm and drives productivity upward. However, this holds true only if the users are capable and learn efficiently. If that is not the case, there is a risk that projects get delayed as users struggle with the tool. In most cases, seasoned developers can apply their past experiences to quickly become efficient with new tools. And, driven by enthusiasm, they become highly productive.

Technorati Tags: software, development, project, tool, enthusiasm

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