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April 2008 - Full Edition

Year 10 Issue 4

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October Articles

Expert guidance from working professionals!

Mike Prestwood

PSDP Analysis topic:
Process: Software Artifacts

by Mike Prestwood

The term software artifact has a general meaning in software development process. Several processes have used this term as part of their process. This article focuses on both the general definition and a specific implementation in PSDP Online.

MS SQL 2005 topic (classic post):

Embedded SQL Server 2005: Compact Edition

by Adam Lum

SQL Server 2005 as an Embedded Database Choice in your Application

Coding Services topic (classic post):

Software Testing? We Do That!

by Wes Peterson

Everything about our web site makes it pretty clear that we specialize in custom application development. Less frequently mentioned is another service we provide: Professional software testing. Software testing is a discipline unto itself. It's certainly related to development, but developers aren't the best testers. That's why Prestwood retains highly experienced, professional software testers. This is a service we make available - whether or not we're involved in a product's actual development. This article provides more details about this service.

Using Data topic (classic post):

Electronics Corner: Coding for 13 and 26-Bit Values

by Wes Peterson

The world of electronics is a fascinating place. Thousands of devices are available as tiny integrated circuits that can do truly amazing things. Some depend upon an external input to "program" them - or change their outputs. Here we explore one interesting aspect of dealing with these gadgets, some fast, low-level math routines that deal in unusual numbers of bits.

WebForms Coding Tasks topic (classic post):

MVC Coming to ASP .NET

The Model/View/Controller architecture is popular in windows desktop applications. Soon it will come to ASP .NET, as well.

Windows Vista topic (classic post):

Vista SP1 Is Here, Finally!

Of course SP1 fixes some bugs, but more interesting are it's new features!

Message Board Help topic (classic post):

Prestwood Boards New Features!

We deployed several new features this month.

American I.T. workforce topic (classic post):

(H-1b) Alternative to Bill Gates' Suggested Increase

Programmers Guild Proposes Alternative to the H-1b Lottery

PSDP Step 1-Discovery topic (classic post):

Starting a Project with Prestwood IT

by Mike Prestwood

The best way to get started is to submit a New Ticket. This ticket will be used to track your project. If you're ready to get started, you can open a support account and optionally pre-pay for some development hours.

Editor's Final Word

Prestwood Software
The software development company.
Whether you need a single developer or a team for a task or project, consider Prestwood. We understand selecting the right consulting firm is a tough decision that requires discussion prior to selection. We would like you to contact us so that we can participate in your decision. Here at Prestwood we do not engage in strong sales tactics; just honest discussion. Our hope is that through honest discussion you will put some or all of your development tasks in our hands. Call Mike Prestwood now at 1-916-726-5675 x205 to discuss your task or project.

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