Installing MySQL and MySQLGraphic Under Windows
MySQLGraphic is an open-source Java application that provides a graphical interface for MySQL databases under Linux or Windows. MySQL is a powerful, open-source database commonly used for web applications. Getting started with MySQL can be a daunting task especially if you are not very familiar with SQL.
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Reduce the Size of Images
So you've scanned some photos or downloaded them from your digital camera and you want to post them on your web site. You will need to reduce the size of your image file before you upload it - even if you and all your friends have high speed connections.
Listeners in Java
This article seeks to demystify listener interfaces in Java. For example, if you have come to Java from Visual Basic, listeners can seem confusing. If you use a button in VB it comes ready-made with a click event. The programmer doesn't have to worry about how or where mouse or keyboard events will be processed. Not so in Java. Objects are not already event-enabled.
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Quick E-Commerce with PHP and PayPal
Finding a secure method of payment can be a problem for small businesses without merchant credit card accounts or access to a secure server. This article concerns creating an e-commerce site using your own shopping cart or a third-party cart in conjunction with PayPal. This solution will maximise the business benefits and minimise the inconvenience to the customer.
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Search Engine Friendly Web Design
Using a database to dynamically create web pages makes for a much improved site in many ways. However, such URLs are not very search engine friendly. Search engines are much better at indexing static pages, and don't do a good job of following hyperlinks that contain query strings. The advantages of a dynamic site are overwhelmingly obvious - so what is to be done?
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