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  • MyEclipse 5.0 Released - InfoQ Interview With Genuitec

    Genuitec has released MyEclipse 5.0 Enterprise Workbench. This is the first release version that supports the new Eclipse 3.2 platform. Enhancements include support for Matisse UI development, Hibernate 3.1 and Spring 2.0, and enhanced webservices and JSF features.

  • Microsoft Releases MSDN Library as Free Download

    Microsoft has released the MSDN Library as a free public download. The library was previously only available to MSDN subscribers, though most of the information was already available through the MSDN website. The Library is current as of May 2006, and will be updated with future versions for free download.

  • CaptainHook, Free .NET Hook Manager For Subversion Released

    Veloc-it has built a new plugin (hook) framework in .NET, CaptainHook, for those using the Subversion version control system. Subversion "hooks" are scripts that are triggered when a particular version control event happens, such as committing a set of changes. These hooks execute by defeault as perl scripts, but CaptainHook allows a .NET application to be run for more complex processing needs.

  • Microsoft to Release NDoc Killer

    According to an MSDN Forums post, Microsft is preparing to release a Community Tech Preview (CTP) of Sandcastle (Documentation Compiler), its answer to NDoc, the open-source generator for documentation from XML code comments.

  • New Release of V1: Agile Enterprise Development Suite

    This new release from VersionOne allows all project stakeholders -- project managers, executives, developers, product managers, customers, and testers -- to collaborate and coordinate plans and progress much more effectively. With extended support for the Agile life cycle, this tool offers better visibility into the entire software development process.

  • STIQ Simplifies Story Tests for Web Apps

    SolutionsIQ launched their latest product this week at Agile2006. A mashup of the popular open-source acceptance test tools FitNesse and Selenium, STIQ is used for writing acceptance tests while developing web applications. It features a simple command language, wiki-based editing and pluggable features.

  • Microsoft Acquires Winternals: Good or Bad News for Developers?

    Microsoft has acquired Winternals, the company behind windows tool site Sysinternals.com which hosts dozens of low-level system tools for monitoring and security, including the popular Process Explorer, Filemon, and Regmon. Will application developers be helped or harmed by this merger?

  • SharpDevelop Version 2 Released

    The SharpDevelop team has released SharpDevelop 2.0 final, the open-source IDE for .NET development. This release add integrated debugging support, the "Go to Definition" option, "Find References", and support for several common refactorings.

  • Mastering EJB 3.0 is Out

    The fourth edition of the best seller Mastering EJB is now launched and as per prior tradition, is available for free download on TheServerSide.com. The new version is updated for EJB 3.0 and also covers tips and techniques related to deployment, and integration.

  • Borland to Sell Java and .NET IDE Business

    Borland is getting close to finding a buyer for it's IDE business which includes JBuilder, Delphi, C#Builder, and C++Builder. The company announced it's intention 5 months ago that it wanted to sell it's IDE tools and Interbase business, and claims to have received 12 enquiries of interest.

  • Eclipse / Sun Relationship Still Icy

    Eclipse and Sun both have large gravitational pulls in the Java community. Eclipse is the largest Java IDE while Sun controls the Java language. Cooperation between the two has been limited at best in recent years and shows little sign of improving.

  • Agile Work Cheatsheets Posted

    It's been said before: Agile may be simple, but it's not so easy. Mishkin Berteig contributes some one-page quick-references to jog our memories and keep us focused on delivering value.

  • TestDriven.NET Releases Professional and Enterprise Editions

    The previously-free automated unit testing add-in for Visual Studio .NET, TestDriven.NET, now charges licensing fees for its use beyond the Personal edition. Note that the Personal edition is fully-featured and does not expire.

  • IntelliJ IDEA 6.0 Featureset and New TeamCity Product Announced

    Jetbrains has just announced the full featureset for the upcoming IntelliJ IDEA 6.0. Included are JEE, Swing, and refactoring enhancements as well as integration with their new team enviroment product TeamCity.

  • ScrumWorks Release 1.7.0 adds Tagging

    Danube Technologies' latest ScrumWorks release 1.7.0 includes an important feature for enterprise users who need to trace back to multiple backlogs or integrate with other project tools - tagging and filtering with user-managed "themes".

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