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Shifting the Burden - Whose Monkey Is It By Donald E. Gray - April 30, 2006

A new installment in the developer. Systems and Software series, exploring the connections between general systems thinking, cybernetics, and software development. Author Don Gray applies systems thinking principles--including "balancing loops," symptomatic and systemic solutions, and "shifting the burden"--to a recurring situation with one of his clients.Click here for the full article.
http://www.developerdotstar.com/mag/articles/shifting_the_burden.html

What Is A Professional Programmer By Sarah George - April 19, 2006

So what does it mean to be a professional programmer What does it mean to be a professional anything Some definitions simply say to be a professional is "to make money from a skill," but true professionals also have a set of qualities often described as "professionalism." In my opinion, these qualities are...Click here for the full article.
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Best Practices for ObjectRelational Mapping and Persistence APIs By Mario Van Damme - April 1, 2006

In this article I will begin with a discussion of home-grown vs. off-the-shelf persistence solutions, including areas to consider when deciding between the two, and advice for choosing the best off-the-shelf solution to meet your needs. I will also share suggestions and advice from my own experiences with OR mapping and persistence APIs, with a focus on "best practices."Click here for the full article.
http://www.developerdotstar.com/mag/articles/o-r_mapping_persistence.html