Software Development

Flush your ATG cache after deployments using a component triggered by Deployment Events to prevent stale data.

Eclipse templates save time and improve code quality by automating commonly repeated code blocks.

Google's speed optimization guidelines emphasize smaller code size, but avoid over-optimizing CSS at the cost of maintainability.

IE 7's JavaScript engine runs 10x slower than Safari 4, making it painful for AJAX-heavy interfaces.

Switching from Dojo to jQuery reveals how much simpler AJAX-driven interfaces become with a better framework.

Packt Publishing's "Seam 2.x Web Development" by David Salter is a practical guide to building web apps with Seam.

MSSQL with jTDS, NVARCHAR fields, and slow indexes - a learning curve for production deployments.

Seam MailSession fails with IP-based auth - configure environment-specific mail settings in components.xml.

SEO tools like SEOWorkers analyzer and Google Webmaster Tools provide keyword data and crawl insights for rankings.

Expressive URLs help both SEO rankings and user experience - avoid opaque query parameters in site structure.

Semantic HTML markup improves both search engine rankings and accessibility for users with disabilities - a win-win for web design.

Search engines reward well-built, accessible sites that follow standards - forget gaming Google and focus on creating genuinely useful content.

Eclipse plugin updates failing? Add trailing slashes to repository URLs and reimport them to fix the "No repository found" error.

Build custom RichFaces skins by extending default CSS instead of paying for expensive design overhauls to match your brand.

TicketMaster's error page is a masterclass in what NOT to do - no styling, no helpful info, and zero guidance for users.

Hide and show Dijit ContentPanes in TabContainers by saving widget references before removal and restoring them later.

Smush.it automatically optimizes your images without Photoshop tweaking - compress files and boost web performance instantly.

DZone's free RichFaces quick reference guide covers installation, core concepts, and every a4j and rich tag with examples.

Secure your mail server against spam using SPF, SenderId, Domain Keys, and DKIM - four essential anti-spam authentication standards.

Essential website launch checklist - a visual guide to avoiding critical oversights before go-live.