Mobile Programming in Python using PyS60: UI Controls

Wednesday, February 27th, 2008

In this discussion I will focus on the basics of using a UI library provided by PyS6 . The first section will focus on the types of controls. The second and third sections will be about two basic controls query and note. In the fourth section a ...

Bluetooth Programming in Python: Network Programming using RFCOMM

Wednesday, December 12th, 2007

In the last article I discussed various Bluetooth profiles. If one wants to create a client-server based application using Bluetooth then one should program for the RFCOMM profile. RFCOMM offers a socket-based client-server paradigm for providing services.... Refurbished and Used Networking Equipment Network Liquidators sells refurbished and used networking equipment ...

Working with Colors in OpenGL for Game Programming with SDL

Wednesday, December 5th, 2007

Colors magically bring a scene to life. No matter how interesting the plot is how engrossing the special effects are if the color combinations are not accurate or the colors are tepid the liveliness of the game suffers. In short it is the combination of and ...

Introduction to Python Programming

Monday, November 12th, 2007

Python has very little to do with Eric Idle or John Cleese. It s an interpreted object-oriented scripting language. Designed for clarity and simplicity it s useful for creating large programs and for gluing pieces of other programs together. Keep reading to add Python to your personal programmer ...

Programming PHP: A Beginner`s Guide

Monday, October 29th, 2007

PHP has been taking the web by storm because of its power and versatility. If you d like to add PHP-based applications to your web site keep reading. This series of articles will teach you the language from scratch.... Get your FREE 30 day VMware Workstation trial Now! Virtualize your ...

Mobile Programming in Python using PyS60: Getting Started

Wednesday, October 17th, 2007

Smart phones are becoming a common sight nowadays. Above all the smartness of smart phones come from the fact that they can be programmed. In other words one can develop custom applications for these mobile devices and use them in the devices. This article covers the ...

Beginning Programming Perl(s)

Wednesday, October 10th, 2007

In the last article you learned how to install Perl. It wouldn t make a lot of sense to install it on your computer if you never did anything with it now would it In this article you ll take your first steps to becoming part ...

Java and Object-Oriented Programming

Wednesday, September 19th, 2007

In the olden days not only did we have to walk a mile in the chilling winds of a snowstorm to get to school hey our grandparents had it rougher they had to do it to get to day care we also had to make ...

Java Beginning Programming

Tuesday, September 18th, 2007

Since its creation about 16 years ago Java has become ubiquitous. Developers appreciate its write once run anywhere philosophy. If you want to start making use of Java and its many benefits keep reading.... Grow Your Business Through Search Marketing Learn how search engine friendly design ...

Bluetooth Programming using Python

Monday, September 10th, 2007

Bluetooth is a way to connect devices wirelessly. This technology has a variety of uses. Python is an easy to learn scripting language that has been growing in popularity. The two can work well together as will be explained in this article.... Refurbished and Used Networking Equipment Network Liquidators sells ...

Animation in OpenGL for Game Programming using SDL

Wednesday, August 29th, 2007

Animation is the backbone of immersive experience in any game. This applies to both 2-D and 3-D games without exception. Hence in order to create a seamless and immersive game environment one must first understand the whys and wherefores of animation. One of the advantages that OpenGL has ...

Game Programming with SDL: Getting Started with OpenGL

Tuesday, July 10th, 2007

SDL helps to provide a framework on which to build games. OpenGL is the graphic library most commonly used with this framework. This article shows you how these two technologies work together.... Refurbished and Used Networking Equipment Network Liquidators sells refurbished and used networking equipment for up to 95% off list, ...

Using OpenGL with SDL for Game Programming

Wednesday, May 16th, 2007

In the world of gaming SDL provides the entire necessary infrastructure. This would have become clear from previous articles in this series. Infrastructure is to a game what a skeleton is to a human body. But without muscles no locomotion is possible. So working with the body analogy ...

Learning Sound for Game Programming using SDL

Tuesday, March 27th, 2007

When we think of video games we often think of the music and sounds that accompany them. Providing those special effects used to be very difficult. Keep reading to learn how SDL makes this important task very easy.... Rackspace: Save on Web Hosting in March! Start working with The Hosting ...

Game Programming using SDL: Raw Graphics and Event Handling

Monday, February 5th, 2007

If you have found yourself struggling with pixel-level graphics and or user input for your games this is the article for you. You will learn how to handle these tasks using SDL. This is the second part of a series on game programming with SDL.... Refurbished and Used Networking Equipment ...

Windows Programming in Python: Creating COM Servers

Monday, January 22nd, 2007

In an earlier article I discussed accessing COM components from within Python programs. However I left a question dangling namely can COM servers be created in Python and can they be accessed by applications created in other languages or platforms such as Visual Basic The ...

Game Programming using SDL: Getting Started

Wednesday, December 27th, 2006

Game programmers using OpenGL have often been forced to make a choice between using a library that is platform independent but doesn t use all the available resources or powerful but platform dependent. Simple Directmedia Layer SML offers a third way. This article will give you a ...

Overloading and Object-Oriented Programming with PHP 5

Friday, October 13th, 2006

Last week we discussed design patterns and polymorphism. This week we examine overloading and more. This article the last of four parts is excerpted from chapter two of the book em Advanced PHP Programming em written by George Schlossnagle Sams ...

Polymorphism, Design Patterns, and PHP Programming

Friday, October 6th, 2006

Last week we continued our discussion of the object-oriented features of PHP 5 by taking a first look at design patterns. This week we will continue looking at design patterns and examine polymorphism. This article the third of four parts is excerpted from chapter two ...

Object-Oriented Programming Through Design Patterns

Friday, September 22nd, 2006

If you re looking for an overview of the new object-oriented features of PHP 5 you ve found a good place to start. This article the first of several parts is excerpted from chapter two of the book em Advanced PHP Programming em ...

Windows Programming in Python

Wednesday, April 19th, 2006

This article shows you how to call COM components from Python and shows you how to use COM extensions to access the mail merge functionalities of MS Word in Python.... (Advertisement) Refurbished and Used Networking Equipment Network Liquidators sells refurbished and used networking equipment for up to 95% off list, ...

Database Programming in Python: Accessing MySQL

Wednesday, February 22nd, 2006

While data storage for applications is no longer considered complex it is now simplified to the point that flexibility is sacrificed. There is a good compromise however. In this article you will learn how to access a a MySQL database with Python.... (Advertisement) Refurbished and Used Networking Equipment ...

Databases Programming in Python: Accessing MySQL

Tuesday, February 21st, 2006

While data storage for applications is no longer considered complex it is now simplified to the point that flexibility is sacrificed. There is a good compromise however. In this article you will learn how to access a a MySQL database with Python.... (Advertisement) MKS for SEI Capability Maturity ...

Sockets in Python: Into the World of Python Network Programming

Monday, November 28th, 2005

Python offers network programmers a variety of options and an excellent degree of flexibility for tackling various situations. This article shows you how to take advantage of that flexibility by using raw sockets to create network oriented applications.... (Advertisement) Free Identity Management White Paper. Learn how BMC's Identity Management Services can ...