I thought it’d be interesting to compare various search queries using the names of various programming languages. I’ve done a couple tests: the first is just typing a phrase into Google’s search box and seeing what it would suggest (aka. “Google Suggest”), while the second is through the use of Google Trends. Without drawing all my conclusions in one spot, I’ll let you see the results for yourself.

It seems that C, Java, and VB.NET are very popular

Using a slightly different…

The .NET framework is very interesting — the almost infinite amount of objects you can work with in .NET makes typecasting extremely useful. In this demonstration, I will be showing you sample code from a calculator app I whipped up using C# to give you an example of how useful typecasting can be. In the case of a calculator, you have an array of buttons (0 through 9) which all require similar functions.

Source code is provided at the bottom of…

When sorting through thousands of lines of code, the default font can be an eye sore. That’s why some people made specific fonts just for programming/easy reading. Here are some of the best fonts for programmers. Again, if you have any suggestions that aren’t present here, feel free to leave a comment.

1. Bitstream Vera – Vera is a typeface (font) with a liberal license. It was designed by Jim Lyles from Bitstream, and is closely based on Bitstream’s Prima, for which Lyles…

Over the years I’ve found a few applications that have come in handy while programming or developing websites. These applications are all free (though they may have purchasable counter-parts). If you are a coder or web designer you should take a look. I’ve categorized the apps into 3 sections: for Programmers, for Web Developers, and for both. If you have any other suggested apps for programmers or web designers leave a comment and I’ll include it in this list.

Please…

So you are interested in web development or programming. You just read a book on PHP or C++ and ask yourself, “What do I do now?”. The answer to that question is simple; develop your programming and/or web design skills even further. Following the below steps is a great way to start developing these skills.

1. Find a community/forums. Participating in discussions at forums related to web design and programming is a great way to boost your knowledge. Others post at forums…

1. C# (pronounced C Sharp) was first known as “Cool”, a name which stood for “C like Object Oriented Language”, but was later renamed to C# in July, 2000 to coincide with its release to the public. The C# name as it stands now was musically inspired.
   

   C# name was musically inspired. It is a C-style language that is a step above C/C++, where sharp (#) means a semi-tone above the note. (Being a musician myself, I think this is awfully fun.)…