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• Total security in a PostgreSQL database

  Database security is paramount in today's Web-based applications. Without control, you risk exposing information about your company or your customers. Find security-related information about your PostgreSQL database that you likely haven't seen anywhere else.

• Patching in Eclipse Galileo

  Eclipse Galileo includes new features for applying patches, including the ability to copy a patch to the clipboard and paste it directly into the Project Explorer. Get an overview of the method for creating and applying patches and of the patch format used by Eclipse.

• A performance benchmark method to compare open source Java application servers

  Use the open source DayTrader sample Web application to measure and compare the performance of Java EE application servers offered by a variety of vendors.

• Successful open source communities

  Communities are the backbone of open source software development, and a successful community is the de-facto metric for a successful project. Learn how to build a successful open source community around a viable project.

• Introduction to the eSWT mobile extension, Part 2: Use advanced controls for your mobile applications

  As mobile platforms become increasingly sophisticated, the demand for mobile computing will increase. Learn about the embedded Standard Widget Toolkit (eSWT). Use it to develop native-looking Java applications for a variety of mobile phones using MobileShell, SortedList, HyperLink, TextExtension and TaskTip.

• The Simple Cloud API

  Cloud computing won't reach its full potential without openness and flexibility. The Simple Cloud API is an important tool for keeping the cloud open and your applications flexible. Get a high-level overview of the API and its goals.