Infragistics recently shipped a brand new framework for building powerful applications named Ignite UI. It contains numerous controls for the creation of next generation mobile applications. In this news article, Anand examines the features of the framework. By Anand Narayanaswamy

Description: The State pattern allows an object to alter its behavior when its internal state changes Preview Text: The State pattern allows an object to alter its behavior when its internal state changes. It localizes state-specific behavior and partitions behavior for different states. Legacy Sponsored: ...

The term 'Cobra effect' stems from an anecdote set at the time of British rule of colonial India. The British government was concerned about the number of venomous cobra snakes. The Government therefore offered a reward for every dead snake. Initially this was a successful strategy as large numbers of snakes were killed for the reward. Preview Text: ...

After the late-ending Community Keynote, I headed to Hilton Golden Gate 3/4/5 to see Viktor Klang's (Typesafe) "Up, Up and Out: Akka" presentation. Klang is the technical lead on Akka. Preview Text: Akka is used by many large companies to solve real problems. Akka is built to scare in many directions and to provide extreme flexibility....