Wondering whether to write that article on jQuery or cloud computing? Want the skinny on which topics the developerWorks editors will be dreaming of publishing in the coming months? Browse this list of ideas from our editors to see where your expertise might best serve our readers. Select a technology or product of interest above and then browse the detailed topic list.
The AIX and UNIX content area welcomes content proposals for articles aimed at developers and system administrators. We particularly want to cover the topics below, but proposals on other topics are welcome:
The Information Management content area publishes technical articles and tutorials on current versions of the IBM Information Management portfolio of products. We publish material that is not available in existing product documentation, Redbooks, or other articles. We are interested in practical, how-to articles that help readers use the Information Management portfolio of products effectively to solve business problems and to implement information on demand in their businesses. We are particularly interested in scenario-based content that enables the reader to see how a specific solution might apply.
Some of the products featured:
IBM Data Servers:
DB2, Informix, U2, solidDB, IMS
Integrated data management:
Optim, Data Studio
InfoSphere:
InfoSphere Information Server, Information Analyzer, Business Glossary, InfoSphere Warehouse, InfoSphere Master Data Management
Server, InfoSphere MashupHub, InfoSphere Data Architect, InfoSphere Federation Server, InfoSphere Change Data Capture,
InfoSphere Traceability Server
The Java technology content area welcomes content proposals on programming techniques and concepts you've applied in your day-to-day work using Java technology. Please browse the Java content area or use the search to ensure you aren't submitting ideas on content already covered. We're always looking specifically for practical, hands-on content in the following topic areas:
The Linux content area is looking for developer-oriented articles on technologies and standards that pertain directly to administering or programming for Linux systems. We are particularly looking to cover the topics below, but proposals on other topics are welcome:
The Lotus content area welcomes article proposals about application development and system administration for all Lotus software products. Articles on the Lotus content area are written for a technical audience and describe technical concepts about Lotus software, discuss the software's features and functionality in depth, and/or explain the steps for completing specific tasks using Lotus products. We look for content that falls into the categories of best practices, how to's, and problem-solution. We are currently interested in topics such as:
Cross-brand integration of Lotus software and DB2, Rational, Tivoli, or WebSphere products
Integration of Lotus software and third-party products, such as Microsoft Active Directory
WebSphere Portal solutions, such as WebSphere Portal deployment
Application development with any Lotus product, including the Lotus Domino Toolkit for WebSphere Studio
Lotus Workplace solutions, such as content management with Lotus Workplace Content Development
The Open source content area is the repository for IBM-sponsored open source software projects and is looking for in-depth, hands-on articles that show how these technologies can be implemented. While article proposals on any of the projects listed on the Open source content area are welcome, below are some ideas for Eclipse-based articles as well as several other projects we would like to cover:
The purpose of the Rational content area is to help Rational users get their software development projects done more quickly and effectively. We are interested in content that helps our technical audience understand and implement Rational products. We are looking for practical, how-to articles and reusable code or project artifacts. We welcome content on all topics related to Rational for any skill level (beginner to advanced). Some specific topics of interest include (in no particular order):
Integrations between Rational tools and other IBM products (for example, Tivoli)
Using RBDe/EGL to accelerate mainframe application modernization (transforming mainframe assets into service-oriented solutions)
Designing and building SOA-based solutions using Rational's modeling and development tools
Designing and building complex systems solutions using Rational's modeling and development tools (especially Rational Systems Developer)
In-depth articles on using a particular feature of a new product
Deploying and maintaining applications using Rational products
Migration from non-IBM products
Web Services and Rational products
Case studies
Plug-Ins for Rational Unified Process
Reusable code and project artifacts such as scripts, plug-ins, and hooks
The developerWorks Web services content area publishes content on open technology Web services standards, implementations, and software. We seek high-quality, well-written articles for all levels of technical expertise so that we can continue to deliver award-winning content. Our primary focus is on J2EE based Web services, and Service-oriented architecture design and implementation. We're looking for technical overview or how-to articles and tutorials to share with our readers, unique perspectives and interesting ideas to further the development of this exciting new technology.
Workflow, Business Processes
Interoperability
Mobile applications, Remoting, Asynchronous operations
Performance measurement, Usage Metering and Service Level Agreements
The Tivoli content area welcomes content proposals on programming techniques and concepts you've applied in your day-to-day work using Tivoli products. We're specifically looking for practical, hands-on content useful to a technological audience.
The Web development content area welcomes content proposals on a range of topics from Web 2.0 to Web security. We are particularly interested in the following topics:
Web application programming techniques in a variety of languages such as Java, JavaScript, and PHP
Cross-browser and cross-platform functionality
Web security
Web services
Rich Internet Application techniques using open standards and tools
Ajax tools and techniques
"Webifying" applications using open standards and tools
The WebSphere content area publishes how-to information on current versions of WebSphere products that is not available in existing product documentation, Redbooks, or articles. Cross-product information (such as WebSphere Studio with WebSphere Portal) and cross-brand information (such as WebSphere products with DB2) is especially welcome. Please browse the WebSphere content area or use the search to ensure you aren't submitting ideas on content already covered. Specific topics for the most popular WebSphere products are listed below.
WebSphere Application Server
Best Practices
New features in current releases
Cross-product and cross-version interoperability
Migration from non-IBM products such as BEA
WebSphere Application Server on zSeries
WebSphere Application Server Community Edition, especially in conjuntion with other WebSphere products
"Cheat sheet" style content such as roadmaps and "Ten steps to support"
WebSphere Business Integration
Scenarios involving implementation of ESB or SOA
Business process modeling with WebSphere Business Modeler
Business integration with WebSphere Message Broker
Articles, especially involving cross-product scenarios, about the latest V6 BI products, including:
WebSphere Integration Developer
WebSphere Process Server
WebSphere Enterprise Service Bus
WebSphere Partner Gateway
An article series that covers WebSphere Business Integration products, that is, model, develop, manage, and monitor business applications based on the business process scenario outlined in "What can I do with WebSphere Business Integration?"
WebSphere Portal
New features in current releases, such as SSL, collaboration, Struts, click-to-action
New features for future release, such as UI templates, disconnected access, business objects
Wireless development
WebSphere software development tools
Developing for WebSphere or CICS on z/OS using WebSphere Developer for z/Series
Developing for WebSphere using WebSphere Development Studio for iSeries
Developing Web services
Developing applications for wireless devices using WebSphere Studio Device Developer
Send your ideas for articles, tutorials, and tips on the XML topics listed below. We're eager to publish content for a wide range of skill levels (beginner to expert). Not interested in writing? No problem -- let us know what you're trying to do with extensible technologies, and how we can help you overcome these challenges.
