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Best LAMP article of July 2008

Beginning PHP and MySQL E-commerce: from Novice to Professional, 2nd Edition  -  Apress  (valued at $42.99) Beginning PHP and MySQL E-Commerce: From Novice to Professional, Second Edition covers every step of the design and building process involved in creating powerful and extendable e–commerce web sites. Foundations of Agile Python Development  -  Apress  (valued at $46.99) Foundations of Agile Python Development is the first book to apply these sought–after principles to Python developers, introducing both the tools and techniques built and supported by the Python community. Beginning Ubuntu Server Administration: from Novice to Professional  -  Apress  (valued at $39.99) Beginning Ubuntu Server Administration guides you through all of the key configuration and administration tasks you need to know to use Ubuntu securely for a wide variety of network services. Foundations of GTK+ Development  -  Apress  (valued at $49.99) Foundations of GTK+ Development is aimed at C programmers and presents numerous real-life examples that you can immediately put to use in your projects. Some familiarity with C programming is assumed, as the book delves into new topics from the begin Pro PHP: Patterns, Frameworks, Testing and More  -  Apress  (valued at $49.99) Taking care to focus solely on those topics that will have the most impact on experienced PHP developers, Pro PHP is written for readers seeking to take their understanding of both PHP and sound software development practices to the next level. eBook: Facelets Essentials  -  Apress  (valued at $19.99) Facelets Essentials, the first book on Facelets, introduces you to its importance, architecture, and relationship to JavaServer Faces and the Apache MyFaces web framework. eBook: Google Guice: Agile Lightweight Dependency Injection Framework  -  Apress  (valued at $19.99) Google Guice: Agile Lightweight Dependency Injection Framework will not only tell you “how,” it will also tell you “why” and “why not,” so that all the knowledge you gain will be as widely applicable as possible. eBook: JavaFX Script: Dynamic Java Scripting for Rich Internet/Client-side Applications  -  Apress  (valued at $19.99) JavaFX Script makes it easy for developers to quickly develop high-quality UI-intensive applications very quickly. Total prize value: $289.92

Best Java article of July 2008

eBook: JavaFX Script: Dynamic Java Scripting for Rich Internet/Client-side Applications  -  Apress  (valued at $19.99) JavaFX Script makes it easy for developers to quickly develop high-quality UI-intensive applications very quickly. Practical JRuby on Rails Web 2.0 Projects: Bringing Ruby on Rails to Java  -  Apress  (valued at $42.99) Discover how JRuby on Rails can be used to create web applications faster and more efficiently while still taking advantage of the vast power of the Java platform. Beginning Spring 2: From Novice to Professional  -  Apress  (valued at $39.99) Beginning Spring 2 is the first and only Spring-authorized book that takes you through the first steps of using Spring. It discusses relevant integrated technologies that you should be aware of, and illustrates how Spring makes using them easier. Practical Apache Struts 2 Web 2.0 Projects  -  Apress  (valued at $39.99) Practical Apache Struts 2 Web 2.0 Projects shows you how to capitalize upon new features to build next–generation web applications that both enthrall and empower your users. The Definitive Guide to Terracotta: Cluster the JVM for Spring, Hibernate and POJO Scalability  -  Apress  (valued at $44.99) Terracotta CTO Ari Zilka and his team give you the definitive guide on Terracotta Java application infrastructure, as well as user secrets, recipes, and prepackaged frameworks. Pro Netbeans IDE 6 Rich Client Platform Edition  -  Apress  (valued at $49.99) Pro NetBeans IDE 6 Rich Client Platform Edition is the second Apress book to cover the agile, open source NetBeans IDE platform. eBook: Facelets Essentials  -  Apress  (valued at $19.99) Facelets Essentials, the first book on Facelets, introduces you to its importance, architecture, and relationship to JavaServer Faces and the Apache MyFaces web framework. eBook: Google Guice: Agile Lightweight Dependency Injection Framework  -  Apress  (valued at $19.99) Google Guice: Agile Lightweight Dependency Injection Framework will not only tell you “how,” it will also tell you “why” and “why not,” so that all the knowledge you gain will be as widely applicable as possible. Total prize value: $277.92

Best ASP.NET article of June 2008

FlyTreeView for ASP.NET 2.0  -  9rays  (valued at $199.95) FlyTreeView for ASP.NET is a fast and lighweight, fully functional AJAX treeview control. It is fully compatible with ASP.NET 2.0, 3.0 and 3.5 versions Report Sharp-Shooter  -  Perpetuumsoft  (valued at $1,300.00) Flexible and feature-rich reporting component for .NET Framework. The product helps you create professional reports enriched with high-fidelity charts, pivot tables, sub-reports, images etc, and PDF, HTML, RTF, Excel export options. Dundas Chart for .NET Pro (Web)  -  Dundas  (valued at $699.00) Fantastic looking .NET charts that are incredibly easy to use, are fully managed and come with a complete set of samples to get you started. Nevron Chart for .NET (Professional edition)  -  Nevron Software  (valued at $589.00) Advanced .NET charting component, provides powerful Data Visualization capabilities for WinForms and ASP.NET. It can display a myriad of business, scientific, financial charts and advanced digital dashboards. Supports GDI+ and OpenGL rendering. SmartOutline 2010  -  SmartOutline  (valued at $139.00) Store and manage notes, HTML forms, project information, links and more all in one organized document format. Fully .NET Extensible The latest ASP.NET books from Apress  -  Apress  (valued at $219.96) Beginning Web Development, Silverlight, and ASP.NET AJAX by Laurence Moroney; Pro ASP.NET 3.5 in C# 2008 by Matthew MacDonald and Mario Szpuszta; Pro WPF in C# 2008 by Matthew MacDonald; Pro ASP.NET 3.5 Server Controls and AJAX Components by Rob Came Total prize value: $3,146.91

Best VB.NET article of June 2008

iGrid.NET  -  10Tec  (valued at $199.00) iGrid.NET is the most flexible, fast and easiest grid for the .NET Framework. You can use iGrid.NET either as a list view substitution or as a full-featured grid control. Real right-to-left mode, enhanced scrollbars, powerful dynamic formatting. Spices.VSIP.Obfuscator  -  9rays  (valued at $892.95) Non-compromise protection of your intellectual properties from prying eyes, competitors and reverse engineering. Dundas Chart for .NET Pro  -  Dundas  (valued at $699.00) Fantastic looking .NET charts that are incredibly easy to use, are fully managed and come with a complete set of samples to get you started. .Net Dashboard Suite  -  Perpetuumsoft  (valued at $950.00) A pack of .NET components designed for the creation of intelligent digital dashboards. Includes Instrumentation ModelKit and Chart ModelKit and features unique architecture, intuitive interface and a rich library of ready-made gauge elements. Nevron User Interface for .NET (Professional edition)  -  Nevron Software  (valued at $369.00) A component suite of GUI controls with remarkable render quality and speed. Rich and powerful Docking Library, professional and extensible Command Bars, unique features like Skinnable Forms, rich-text labels, modern fill effects (glass, gel). SmartOutline 2010  -  SmartOutline  (valued at $139.00) Store and manage notes, HTML forms, project information, links and more all in one organized document format. Fully .NET Extensible Shell MegaPack 2008  -  LogicNP Software  (valued at $299.00) Drop-In Windows Explorer Like File & Folder Browsing GUI Controls & components The latest VB books from Apress  -  Apress  (valued at $207.96) Beginning VB 2008 Databases by Vidya Vrat Agarwal; Visual Basic 2008 Recipes by Todd Herman, Allen Jones, Matthew MacDonald, Rakesh Rajan; Pro VB 2008 and the .NET 3.5 Platform by Andrew Troelsen; Pro WPF in VB 2008 by Matthew MacDonald Total prize value: $3,755.91

Best C# article of June 2008

Dundas Chart for .NET Pro  -  Dundas  (valued at $699.00) Fantastic looking .NET charts that are incredibly easy to use, are fully managed and come with a complete set of samples to get you started. FlyGrid.Net  -  9rays  (valued at $287.95) FlyGrid.Net is a fast, lightweight and highly customizable Tree/Data Grid control which completely manages the data, offering outstanding power and flexibility to manipulate tabular, hierarchical and master/detail data. iGrid.NET  -  10Tec  (valued at $199.00) iGrid.NET is the most flexible, fast and easiest grid for the .NET Framework. You can use iGrid.NET either as a list view substitution or as a full-featured grid control. Real right-to-left mode, enhanced scrollbars, powerful dynamic formatting. Database Restyle  -  Perpetuumsoft  (valued at $300.00) Designed to automatically synchronize database structure. Integrates directly into application - no additional client software required. Compatible with Win, Web, Console, Service and WPF apps with SQL and LINQ support Nevron Chart for .NET (Professional edition)  -  Nevron Software  (valued at $589.00) Advanced .NET charting component, provides powerful Data Visualization capabilities for WinForms and ASP.NET. It can display a myriad of business, scientific, financial charts and advanced digital dashboards. Supports GDI+ and OpenGL rendering. SmartOutline 2010  -  SmartOutline  (valued at $139.00) Store and manage notes, HTML forms, project information, links and more all in one organized document format. Fully .NET Extensible Shell MegaPack 2008  -  LogicNP Software  (valued at $299.00) Drop-In Windows Explorer Like File & Folder Browsing GUI Controls & components The latest C# books from Apress  -  Apress  (valued at $199.96) Illustrated C# 2008 by Daniel Solis; Beginning C# 2008 Databases by Vidya Vrat Agarwal; Pro LINQ: Language Integrated Query in C# 2008 by Joseph Rattz; Expert F# by Don Syme, Adam Granicz, Antonio Cisternino Total prize value: $2,712.91

Best C++/MFC article of June 2008

iGrid.NET  -  10Tec  (valued at $199.00) iGrid.NET is the most flexible, fast and easiest grid for the .NET Framework. You can use iGrid.NET either as a list view substitution or as a full-featured grid control. Real right-to-left mode, enhanced scrollbars, powerful dynamic formatting. Codejock Xtreme ToolkitPro  -  CodeJock  (valued at $595.00) Professional user interface components that include: Office 2007 Ribbon, Galleries, Components, Calendar, Report and Property Grids, VS-style Auto Hide and Dockable Windows, Shortcut Bar, Syntax Editor, 100’s of samples with full source code. Nevron 3DChart for ActiveX  -  Nevron Software  (valued at $399.00) Nevron 3DChart for ActiveX is the ultimate charting component for ActiveX. It will help you to instantly add presentation quality charts in any ActiveX compatible container including: Microsoft Office, Visual C++, Visual Basic and ASP. The component SmartOutline 2010  -  SmartOutline  (valued at $139.00) Store and manage notes, HTML forms, project information, links and more all in one organized document format. Fully .NET Extensible The latest C++ books from Apress  -  Apress  (valued at $269.96) Pro Visual C++/CLI and the .NET 2.0 Platform by Stephen R. G. Fraser; Expert Visual C++/CLI: .NET for Visual C++ Programmers by Marcus Heege; Pro Visual C++ 2005 for C# Developers by Dean Wills; Expert F# by Don Syme, Adam Granicz, Antonio Cisternino Total prize value: $1,601.96