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News: March 2005

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New Delphi Classes: IPConfig Classes 17-Feb-05: Windows IP Helper API enables the retrieval and modification of network configuration settings but Delphi doesn't include it and the Project JEDI translations are difficult to use. IPConfig Classes are wrappers for the JEDI translation that make it easy to retrieve all TCP/IP settings and release or renew DHCP addresses.

Delphi and Borland News

Runtime flexibility and future proofing; GOF BEHAVIOURAL Patterns with C# - Part 3 29-Mar-05: Barry Mossman's final article in a series upon the GOF Design patterns from a C# and .Net Framework perspective. It is a continuation of the BEHAVIORAL Patterns, this time looking at the State, Strategy, Template and Visitor patterns.
Using Custom Attributes in C# 29-Mar-05: Provides an introduction into creating and using custom attributes in C#.
Firebird 2.0 Alpha-01 Release 21-Mar-05: This alpha release contains a large number of new features including derived tables, support for Execute Block, increased table sizes, new improved index code, expression indices, numerous optimiser improvements, enhanced security features and support for online incremental backups along with many other improvements and bug fixes.
Introduction to StarTeam Integration in Delphi 2005 18-Mar-05: David Clegg provides an introduction to the new StarTeam Integration features of Delphi 2005.
Delphi 2005 Update 2 is Available for Download 11-Mar-05: Well over 200 bugs have been fixed in this free update for Delphi 2005. Download it now!
DMReview Magazine - Development Best Practices: Agile Development 11-Mar-05: In his March 2005 DM Review Online column, Robert Wegener covers some of the best practices for the agile development organization.
Sun Microsystems Highlights Java Game Developer Communities, New Java Technologies and Tools 11-Mar-05: Sun's press release talks about new technology offerings for game developers at 2005 Game Developers Conference held this week in San Francisco California.
JDJ - Beyond Patterns: Thinking Objects 09-Mar-05: This article, written by Bill Kohl in SYS-CON's JDJ, presents a metaphor that will help developers understand and start thinking in terms of objects.
Computerworld - Steps for Writing Trusted Applications 08-Mar-05: This article discusses using hardware to combat threats against computers using the open specification created by the Trusted Computing Group (TCG).
JBuilder 2005 Update 4 04-Mar-05: This article contains information on all the fixes in Update 4 for JBuilder 2005.
FAQ for Borland's Investment in Eclipse 03-Mar-05: Frequently asked Questions (and Answers) regarding Borland's increased investment in Eclipse.
Borland Software Delivery Platform for Eclipse 02-Mar-05: Extend the Eclipse framework with Borland ALM solutions for requirements, design, development, performance and testing, and change management.
BDNtv: Work in progress on C++ database development support in the Delphi 2005 01-Mar-05: Watch this BDNtv episode to see the latest developments on the C++ personality for the Delphi IDE. (Flash)
developer.* - Code as Design: Three Essays by Jack W. Reeves 01-Mar-05: developer.* Magazine republishes three essays by Jack W. Reeves (from 1992) discussing how programming is fundamentally a design activity and that the only final and true representation of "the design" is the source code itself.