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The importance of XML and tools to help you get started

written by Nelly Yusupova
By: Nelly Yusupova
Posted: May 5, 2008
Topics: Education, Blogs, How-To, Technology
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In recent years XML has gained a lot of popularity in the IT industry, mostly because of its ease of use. XML provides a standard method to access information, making it easier for applications and devices of all kinds to use, store, transmit, and display data.

XML has no dependencies on the programming language type, operating system platform, databases type, or even human languages and that makes it the perfect data format to allow programmers to build cross platform applications.

With the wide adoption of blogging, one of the most successful uses of XML has been RSS. RSS is a tool that uses the blogging data that is stored as XML and allows bloggers to push that data to ANY RSS reader on ANY device.

While XML is here to stay and is important to learn, it can be overwhelming to get started. Below are some great resources that will help you get on your way.

XML in 10 Points

Getting Started with XML: A Manual and Workshop

How Can XML be Used?

Using XML

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10 IT skills employers need today

written by Nelly Yusupova
By: Nelly Yusupova
Posted: April 21, 2008
Topics: Education, Career, Business, Technology
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talent-trends.jpg   As a technology professional, I have to constantly learn new skills and keep up with technology trends to ensure that my technical expertise is up to date.

According to NetworkWorld, “technology pros looking to find new work or secure their current jobs should get schooled on wireless, Web 2.0 and virtualization while also boning up on business basics

“IT professionals with the right technical skill set plus a foundational understanding of the business they work in will stand a much better chance in today’s market”.

Below is a summary of all of the technology trends mentioned in the article and the required skill set for that trend.

Wireless

Because end users expect to be able to work from anywhere anytime, skills in wireless and mobility are being pushed to the top of many hiring managers’ must-have lists.

Skills
:

  • 802.11
  • WiMAX
  • Broadband
  • Knowing devices end users might start using to tap the network

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Podcamp NYC - free unconference focused on New Media

written by Nelly Yusupova
By: Nelly Yusupova
Posted: April 4, 2008
Topics: Education, Events, Career, Networking, Technology
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podcamp.gifPodcamp NYC is a free “unconference” focused on New Media. It is focused on educating participants on how to use, implement and share any/all new media tools including, podcasts, videocasts, blogs, Second Life, Facebook, and YouTube.

This year’s unconference will take place on April 25-26 at Brooklyn Polytechnic. It is a good place to learn trends, tools and technology, to keep up to date with the New Media industry. Register to attend or speak.

The session schedule is still being finalized. Below is a preview of the tracks and topics that will be discussed, organized by track.

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Microsoft Small Business Summit - Free online event

written by Nelly Yusupova
By: Nelly Yusupova
Posted: March 25, 2008
Topics: Education, Events, Career, Business
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Microsoft is holding a free four day Small Business Summit online. The event is broadcast live March 24-27, 2008 (12pm EDT/9am PDT)

“You’ll get tips, advice, and secrets from experts, all designed to make the hats you wear each day fit more comfortably”.

For more information and to register go to: https://www.sbsummit.com/default.aspx

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Learn how to code for FREE with Google Code University

written by Nelly Yusupova
By: Nelly Yusupova
Posted: March 19, 2008
Topics: Education, Technology
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There are numerous resources online where you can learn how how to program or become a better developer. One great resource that I came across recently was Google Code University.

The website provides tutorials and sample course content including lecture slides and problem sets for a variety of topic areas including

  • AJAX
  • Distributed Systems
  • Web Security
  • Languages

And best of all, it is all FREE!

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