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Essential JavaScript: 8 Cross-Browser Solutions

here’s a core set of problems that every JavaScript developer will run across sooner or later. In my Web Developer classes, I’ve noticed that some questions arise repeatedly—they’re common problems.

Add Persistence to Your XML Data Islands

n last month’s article, you saw how to display XML data in IE5 through IE’s data island component. This month’s installment focuses on letting users modify that data and, ultimately,

Converting Fixed-Width Text Records to XML

We’re not so far removed from the databases of old. Most databases still have a specified length applied to field entries, although the exact relationship between that length and the

Detecting and Fixing Out-of-Balance Indexes

ndexes are Oracle database objects that provide a fast, efficient method of retrieving data from database tables. The physical addresses of required rows can be retrieved from indexes much more

How to Utilize EJB 2.0 Local References

ne of the most common complaints about EJB architectures is that they are too resource-intensive, both in terms of memory consumption and response time. Memory consumption is directly related to

Displaying XML Data Islands with JavaScript

y capitalizing on Internet Explorer’s ability to embed XML data islands in Web pages you can create customized data-display pages with just a few lines of JavaScriptIn today’s IT world,

Finding and Eliminating Duplicate Data

uring my years as a database developer I have often faced the task of finding and deleting duplicate data in a database. Duplicates impact data accuracy and credibility, and they

Restoring Your Database Safely

s I’ve shown in my previous 10-Minute Solution, “Choosing the Right Backup in SQL Server,” SQL Server provides you with numerous ways to back up your database, allowing you to