The Geekette Speaketh

I recently announced that Google has opened its doors to its Summer of Code 2008. But the search engine giant isn't the only organization with a season of programming in mind. However, instead of targeting just the undergraduates, this one aims for better security for all. READ MORE ABOUT IT »

Summer is upon us! For most people, it would be another time for hitting the beach from some sun, sand and surf. But if you're a student looking to get some real-world software development experience while earning some major moolah in the process, then you might be interested in a different kind of summer offered by Google. READ MORE ABOUT IT »

Whether it's brainstorming a building or creating software, design patterns have always been a part of an architect's arsenal of tools. No self-respecting software architect would be unaware of the famous patterns compiled by the Gang of Four (GoF). But even the best architects need a cheat sheet. READ MORE ABOUT IT »

Eclipse has always been the popular choice of IDE (integrated development environment) for Java software developers. Besides program development, I've been using this as well to keep track of documents and excel sheets. Recently a new software company has taken Eclipse one step further and turning it into something even non-programmers can use in their everyday work. READ MORE ABOUT IT »