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Rich Web Text Editing with Kupu Publish Date: Apr. 28, 2005
One of the reasons web applications haven't completely replaced desktop apps is that web browsers offer such poor text-editing capabilities. Now a new JavaScript library named Kupu may challenge that. Robert Jones explains how it works and how to add it to your own web apps.
Systems Biology Publish Date: Aug. 20, 2004
The grand vision of systems biology is to integrate information from all of the resources we have today to explore the ever more complex aspects of life sciences. In this article, Robert Jones provides a snapshot of systems biology as it now stands, and where biologists hope to take it in the future.
Bioinformatics and Comparative Genomics Publish Date: Jun. 29, 2004
In this introduction to comparative genomics, Robert Jones explains why this is an important endeavor in life sciences, then shows you how to start exploring this treasure trove of data.
Introduction to Bioinformatics Publish Date: Jun. 11, 2004
Bioinformatics is the intersection of molecular biology and computer science. For software developers, it’s a fascinating area in which to work. Mac OS X is gaining popularity in this arena, and this article introduces you to the concepts and opportunities related to bioinformatics.
Planning for Disaster Recovery on LAMP Systems Publish Date: Apr. 8, 2004
The beauty of LAMP systems is that you can develop them as formally or informally as you like. Unfortunately, when it comes time to plan for disaster recovery, that informality can work against you. Robert Jones presents several guidelines for development and configuration that can make recovery easier.
Creating Web Content for Mobile Phone Browsers, Part 2 Publish Date: Feb. 20, 2004
In part 1 of this series, Robert Jones explained the ins and outs of the WML and XHTML MP markup languages. Now he tackles the diversity of phones and how to create content for them.
Creating Web Content for Mobile Phone Browsers, Part 1 Publish Date: Feb. 6, 2004
To develop successful web content for mobile phones, you need to understand the technical limitations of their browsers, the diversity of existing hardware, and the practical difficulties and frustrations faced by users trying navigate from a phone keypad. In the first article of this two-part series, Robert Jones shows you how.
