Date: 10/07/05 (Algorithms)    Keywords: programming

I'm really, really new to programming. I have to write a program in C that will crack a Caesar shift cipher. I'm stuck.
I've made a program that will get text a character at a time from a file and output it, also a character at a time, into another file, but that's it. I guess I need to somehow convert letters into numbers and back again, but I have no idea how!

Would anybody know how I should set about this? Please? :)

(I also know this is probably in entirely the wrong community, but it looks as though some of you might be able to help...?)

Source: http://www.livejournal.com/community/algorithms/65621.html

Date: 10/08/05 (Algorithms)    Keywords: programming

I am in need of a book about dynamic programming, and also perhaps one on algorithm design in general.

Any recommendations?

Source: http://www.livejournal.com/community/algorithms/65887.html

Date: 10/10/05 (Web Technology)    Keywords: programming, web

Service to offer access to much of the streaming audio on the Web and feature user reviews and other information about the programming.

Source: http://news.zdnet.com/Yahoo+to+launch+podcast+search+site/2100-9588_22-5892159.html?part=rss&tag=feed&subj=zdnn

Date: 10/10/05 (PHP Community)    Keywords: programming, mysql, database, sql

Most of us are aware of the function Live Journal has to assign "tags" to journal entries. I have also seen Flickr.com do this and use as a path for search and browsing (Pretty cool).

As far as I can tell this is just a list of keywords, probably stored as a Text Blog per journal entry (Live Journal) or per image (Flicker).


How would you go about programming a tag function? I am not looking for code, but rather logic steps.

EDIT: BTW the database will be MySQL.

From the initial response, I see a BLOG isnt the way to go. Also, let me give a little more detail: the function I am building will also function kinda like Live Journal's Interests where a user will list interests and then be matched up to the tags (keywords) of other database entries (not necessarily other users).

Source: http://www.livejournal.com/community/php/353398.html

Date: 10/18/05 (Java Web)    Keywords: php, programming, java

No, I am not competing for obfuscated code context. I realized while showing it to someone that Fibonacci series can be written much more succintly using modern programming languages like php and java. Here is the php version: <?php for($current = 1, $last = 0, $i = 1;$i < = 100;$i++) echo ($current = $last + ($last [...]

Source: http://blog.taragana.com/index.php/archive/fibonacci-series-in-1-line-php/

Date: 10/29/05 (Javascript Community)    Keywords: php, programming, java

Hey guys, I decided to buy a JS book and have budget, unlimited $$$, just need to select something decent, not stuff like "LEARN JAVA SCRIPT in 5 DAYS!!!". Can anyone suggest any good java script book?

My knowledge in JS is only copy and paste and super super super minor adjustments of already-written JS. I wanna be able to write my own. I have a big experience with php so I am not really new to programming, but I have way more experience on server-side than client-side.

Thanks.

Source: http://www.livejournal.com/community/javascript/81482.html

Date: 10/30/05 (Java Web)    Keywords: programming

A Simple Programming Question for Beginners

Source: http://blog.taragana.com/index.php/archive/java-programming-examples-for-beginners-interview-how-to-swap-integer-and-string-variables-without-using-a-temporary-variable/

Date: 11/13/05 (PHP Community)    Keywords: cms, php, programming, web

Hi, I am a final year degree student, reading artificial intelligence. One reference script I have written is PHP Input Filter which is now being deployed in a number of websites, including a couple of CMS.

My dissertation project has two main aims, the first is to create a flexible PHP set of classes for [data classification] ANNs. On top of this and supporting it will be a web 2.0 influenced web app to construct, test and deploy ANNs for your web development projects.

I am looking for XP-style customers to help me create and choose priorities during this academic year. This should take up a very small amount of time on a fortnightly basis. Please comment if this project interests you!

Customers do not have to know anything about the working of ANNs, you just need to know a little about their uses and that you would like to implement them but not how. My project has two focuses; the first is to develop a neural network php class and supporting classes that can create, load and save NNs and be used within other projects. The second part of the project is a supporting webb app to guide you through the entire process (although advanced ANN developers could skip this and just use the classes). The web app would initially teach you about the uses of ANNs, A non-bloated interface would allow you to construct them and test them, and finally you could either download the sourcecode and accoumpnying datafile to store on your server/db or use your account with the web app to store them on the project website and interface through web services (SOAP).

In eXtreme Programming, customers create the requirements with a simple system, they think up as many individual "things" the project should achieve and write each down as an extended sentence. These are gathered together and the most critical chosen by the customers themselves. These priorities are taken into the first interation of the project cycle. At the beginning of each 1-2 week project iteration, new priorities are chosen by the customers for the next cycle.

Source: http://www.livejournal.com/community/php/367024.html

Date: 11/21/05 (Java Web)    Keywords: programming

"Agile programming doesn't mean doing more work with fewer people" - Dilbert Manager's look for exactly that. Agile Programming's core value proposition as I understand is - high quality work with less stress on developers. I am sure you would want to add that it also gives more confidence to customers and leads to happier customers [...]

Source: http://blog.taragana.com/index.php/archive/dilbert-on-agile-programming-thoughts/

Date: 11/26/05 (Computer Geeks)    Keywords: php, programming, mysql, browser, html, database, asp, sql

I've done plenty of ASP.NET programming but this is my first foray into the wonderful land of PHP and I've got a question about how often you hit the database in a normal page load... basically I have tags like:

within the front end page and listing.php goes something like

$database = mysql_connect("localhost", "your_database_user_id", "your_database_password");
mysql_select_db("your_database_name", $database);

switch($type){
	case 'thumbnail':
		header("Content-type: image/jpeg"); // act as a jpg file to browser
		$query = "SELECT thumbnail
			FROM your_table
			WHERE id = $id";
		$result = mysql_query($query, $database);
	
		$row = mysql_fetch_array($result);
		$jpg = $row["thumbnail"];
		echo $jpg;
		break;
	case 'address':
		header("Content-type: text/html"); // act as an html file to browser
		$query = "SELECT address
			FROM your_table
			WHERE id = $id";
		$result = mysql_query($query, $database);
	
		$row = mysql_fetch_array($result);
		$address = $row["address"];
		echo $address;
		break;
}

Source: http://www.livejournal.com/community/computergeeks/824527.html

Date: 11/29/05 (Asp Dot Net)    Keywords: programming, sql, web

Ok this is a weird question that may not be appropriate here but here's my situation: I'll be getting a new computer for Xmas that will be a powerful machine that will be used for 2 primary functions: Programming and Gaming. Thing is that basically I do alot of web programming so I'm going to have VS 2003 and 2005, SQL Server (possibly 2000 AND 2005), and IIS. As you know gaming requires alot of system resources and memory and I don't want to have to go to task manager everytime I boot up to play a game to close off all the programming and server programs. So what I'm wondering is whether or not I should:

A: Set up 2 user accounts on my computer (this is an XP Pro machine) with one for programming and one for gaming that has a modified startup script to disable everything (which i have no experience in writing BTW). I also don't know if this would even free up all the memory that I'd want.

B: Install 2 instances of XP Pro and use a dual boot configuration with one config with all the server and programming tools and one without. HD space isnt' really an issue since I will have a 250 gig hard drive (and likely will be adding more at a later date.) However I'm not very experienced with this sort of setup. I do plan on installing Windows XP 64-bit as well, so I'd have to do the 2 32-bit installations first and then do the 64-bit one. I'm not very keen on dealing with multiple partitions for all my programs, especially if they can't talk to one another (although I bet there's tools that allow you to view on the parttions, like I said I don't have much experience with this.) I know the 64 will require its own partition.

Sorry if this is really "out there" or inappropriate for this community. If someone knows a more appropriate one please let me know. I just figured since there appears to be a decent number of intelligent computer users here that perhaps there'd be someone here who could help me as well. Thanks alot.

Source: http://www.livejournal.com/community/aspdotnet/49429.html

Date: 12/01/05 (Security)    Keywords: programming, web

Cybercriminals take advantage of programming error on a federal Web site to pose as IRS and collect sensitive data.

Source: http://news.zdnet.com/2100-1009_22-5977588.html

Date: 12/02/05 (WebDesign)    Keywords: programming, asp, web

Got this email today in case anyone is looking for a developer's job:

I was advised that you were heavily involved in web development efforts for your organization.
 
My client is a healthcare provider with a multi-facility organization in Florida.
 
They have a largely MS/Sharepoint/ASP/.Net type environment, although there is a mix of technologies due to the web development efforts having previously been spread around various groups.  They are now beginning the effort to consolidate, and develop their web portal/physicians portal projects.
 
They are seeking 2 senior level, or one senior and one mid level developer to join their team after Jan. 1.
 
Ideal candidates will have several years of experience with MS ASP/.NET will bring strong documentation and programming skills to their efforts to bring stability, consistency, reliability and enhancements to their web environment.
 
Positions are perm, benefits, potential relocation assistance.
 
If you know someone who might find these opportunities of interest, please share.
 
Sincerely,
 
John Popowski, CPC
President
ROI Recruiting
john@roirecruiting.com
www.roirecruiting.com
w  843-278-2410
f   843-278-0710

Source: http://www.livejournal.com/community/webdesign/1025317.html

Date: 12/09/05 (PHP Community)    Keywords: cms, php, programming

First time poster to the community...

This may sound like an easy question, but I don't know the answer. I'm writing a custom CMS for my site, and would really like to know how to make a config system (ie. loading/saving properties, like an INI file). I have got programming experience but I'm relatively new to PHP, so I'm a bit lost.

Source: http://www.livejournal.com/community/php/376598.html

Date: 01/01/70 (Programming)    Keywords: programming, mysql, database, sql

I was doing a little programming with a MySQL database today and I ran into a little snag. I am really familiar with using a MSSQL database and was trying to limit my results the same way I do in...

Source: http://www.coreycollins.com/blog/archives/000075.php

Date: 12/19/05 (Asp Dot Net)    Keywords: programming, sql

I just got a new computer and I'm setting it up so I can do my programming work at home. I still need to install a SQL server, and even though my company doesn't use it I'm looking at 2005 because quite frankly I don't feel like installing 2000 AND 2005 and having multiple instances running. I'm wondering between downloading either SQL Server 2005 developer edition or the Express Edition. Cost isnt' an issue since I have a MSDN license at work, I don't want to have to DL 2 CDs worth of data if I don't have to. Does anyone know more about the features of these 2 versions and whether or not I should really prepare for the future with a DEV edition or if I should just go with the lightweight Express edition. One thign is though that I'd like easy integration into the VS IDE, and I read that SQL Express integrates into VS Express, but my Version is the Professional Edition, so I don't know if they will integrate also. Its not a necessity but it would be a nice thing to have since everyone seems to be going that direction while I'm still manually writing SQL script. Any feedback would be appreciated. BTW computer power isnt' an issue either. I have an AMD 4400+ X2 with 1 gig of ram.

Source: http://www.livejournal.com/community/aspdotnet/51909.html

Date: 12/30/05 (Computer Geeks)    Keywords: programming

I want to write a batch script in Windows that will have 3 commands. I want the script to run the first two commands, WAIT 30 seconds, then run the final part of the script. I have NO experience in writing scripts, (programming yes, scripts no ironically,) so if there's a built-in function I could use that'd be great, or if anyone knows how to simulate a timer would be great. BTW this is Windows XP Pro.

Source: http://www.livejournal.com/community/computergeeks/846563.html

Date: 01/06/06 (Algorithms)    Keywords: programming, java

So... after having taken *counts* 5 programming classes, I still suck at programming. 3 of the said clases were lower level assembly languages, the other two the higher level C/C++ and a Data Structures course in Java.
That's kind of sad. I'm also starting research with a data base lab this spring and I'm freaking out here, because I seriously doubt I know much to begin with. Or even the stuff I am supposed to know.

The problem now is I need to fix this. I am not sure how. I have been doing well in my classes... but it's been mostly through beating the material to my head, and spending waaaay more time on the projects than I felt like it should take . It doesn't feel like the stuff comes to me as easily as it should.
Also! I *know* my algorithm writing skills suck. I guess I need more practice. And now I'm rambling.

*Anything* you guys would recommend? I feel like I need to review the most elementary stuff and practice more. Any resources/exercises?

Danke.

Source: http://www.livejournal.com/community/algorithms/69477.html

Date: 01/06/06 (WebDesign)    Keywords: programming, software, web

I'm looking to skip the degree college and get my ass back into the computer things I love. The link below is to Macomb Community College and these are classes in which I'm looking at finding similar ones for maybe even less if possible or maybe more in depth ones.I took a programming class and that helped me open my mind a lot but I need some help in the web design area...specially graphics but also the applicaitons.

Take a look at the list and then if you know of some good deal for a program let me know please....
TYPE OF CLASSES I'M LOOKING FOR

Any suggestions? I have about $1000 to work with but thats only tuition not books and don't really want to spend a thousand on software.

Source: http://www.livejournal.com/community/webdesign/1037343.html

Date: 01/11/06 (Java Web)    Keywords: programming, java

Java has won the "TIOBE Programming Language of 2005″ award. The Java language has increased its popularity in 2005 with 4.77%. This is the highest positive delta if compared to other programming languages. Congratulations to the Java team! Java version 5, released at the end of 2004, has definitely proven to be a step forward [...]

Source: http://blog.taragana.com/index.php/archive/java-wins-programming-language-of-2006-award/