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• Using Eclipse BIRT extension points: Aggregation

  Get to know the BIRT extension point model by creating a basic aggregation extension in BIRT using the new V2.3+ extension model.

• The Equinox p2 provisioning framework

  Author Nathan Good gives a high-level overview of the Equinox/p2 provisioning framework -- a replacement for the Eclipse Update Manager -- and explains its benefits for users and update site builders.

• Build a Twitter Web application

  Learn how to create a Twitter-enabled Web 2.0-style application using Django, jQuery, and the python-twitter wrapper that you can easily use and plug in to your own Django project.

• Explore refactoring functions in Eclipse JDT

  Various refactorings are available in Eclipse Java Development Tools (JDT). Learn what each refactoring does, when to use it, and how to use it.

• A tiny cloud in Android

  Find out how to create an Android-based service that emulates a network server that enhances the value of the local machine in unique and unexpected ways. Put a tiny cloud in your Android handset and experience the usefulness of a local Web server.

• 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.