Tugdual Grall

As developers or system administrators, we all have common tasks that must be replicated again and again. A few examples might be creating a new feature test, populating a test database with data, copying data from a file system to a database, or creating new user accounts.... You get the idea. Scripting languages share a number of characteristics that make them ideal for managing such redundant tasks: Their built-in abstract data types let them easily manipulate lists, arrays, or other composite structures. Also, the languages are often extended with regular expression support and built-in sorting capabilities. They support dynamic typing. They offer automated memory and exception management. They don't need a compiler and can be run directly from a command line or int... (more)

The Impact of SOA and Web Services on the IT Industry

Today's Internet-driven business environment is forcing companies to become more agile, enabling them to react quickly to changes in global markets and respond decisively to moves by competitors. At the same time, companies also need to use disparate internal and external systems as never before. Web Services, which are increasingly manifest in the corporate world through Service Oriented... (more)