Dean Jones

When a writer sits down to draft an article or story, she must consider her audience. In a similar manner, when a developer sits down to code a Pocket PC application, he needs to consider the environment in which the application will be deployed. While similarities exist, Pocket ... (more)

When a writer sits down to draft an article or story, she must consider her audience. In a similar manner, when a developer sits down to code a Pocket PC application, he needs to consider the environment in which the application will be deployed. While similarities exist, Pocket ... (more)

When moving applications to the Web, one of the challenges facing developers is how to migrate rich client features to a browser environment. Two features that can give your Web applications a boost in both appearance and functionality are popup calendars and lookup (search) windo... (more)

When asked if I would write an editorial, I jumped at the opportunity to express a growing concern I have for the direction of corporate Web development. In today's market, upper management often selects an application server for the enterprise before knowing all their business ... (more)

When moving applications to the Web, one of the challenges facing developers is how to migrate rich client features to a browser environment. Two features that can give your Web applications a boost in both appearance and functionality are popup calendars and lookup (search) windo... (more)

One of the major improvements that came when PB5 was released was the ability to encapsulate expressions within DataWindows. To understand a DataWindow and work with its expressions, you need to know the difference between a DataWindow control, a DataWindow object, and now a DWOb... (more)

When asked if I would write an editorial, I jumped at the opportunity to express a growing concern I have for the direction of corporate Web development. In today's market, upper management often selects an application server for the enterprise before knowing all their business ... (more)

When anyone asks me for help developing Web applications I usually say, "That's easy," or "It's really simple." The last time I responded that way I was told, "Everything is easy for you." The fact is, I've been developing C/S applications for over 10 years and Web applications f... (more)

One of the major improvements that came when PB5 was released was the ability to encapsulate expressions within DataWindows. To understand a DataWindow and work with its expressions, you need to know the difference between a DataWindow control, a DataWindow object, and now a DWOb... (more)

When anyone asks me for help developing Web applications I usually say, "That's easy," or "It's really simple." The last time I responded that way I was told, "Everything is easy for you." The fact is, I've been developing C/S applications for over 10 years and Web applications f... (more)