The author writes “CGI::Application builds upon the bedrock of CGI, adding a structure for writing truly reusable Web-applications. CGI::Application takes what works about CGI and simply provides a structure to negate some of the more onerous programming techniques that have cast an unfavorable light upon it. CGI::Application code is so universal and non-proprietary that it works exceedingly well on any operating system and Web server that supports Perl and CGI. The CGI::Application structure makes it possible for authors to distribute, for the first time, fully functional and sophisticated Web-applications via CPAN.
A mainstay of the Perl culture, JAPH is a short script that produces the output “Just another Perl hacker.” Although written for the beginner or intermediate Perl programmer, this article examines a few simple examples of the JAPH genre that will surprise and engage even the most seasoned devotee.
Based on the Darwinian principle of survival of the fittest, genetic programming uses mutation and replication to produce algorithms for creating ever-improving computer programs. In this column, you’ll get to know the genetic algorithm in simple terms. This article provides Perl implementations for some specific tasks, which you can adapt for generic use. To demonstrate the genetic algorithm, the author breeds numbers for fitness to a formula, and letters to form English words.
Learn how to use Perl, xev, and algorithms to monitor who is currently at the keyboard. Keystroke dynamics is a new field that enables identification of individuals through statistical analysis of their typing patterns. This article presents tools and code allowing you to move beyond a single application of keystroke dynamics, and monitor your entire X Window System environment continuously for characteristic patterns of the typist.
This video tutorial shows how to create an image map using the oval hotspot tool in fireworks.
How to apply a special filter on images called Styles inside of Fireworks CS3.
I will show you how to create a slide-show and save it as a .swf file and also have a html file so that you can play the slide-show in your browser in a flash player of your choice.
Learn just how easy it is to create swap images in Fireworks. Swap images are fun, easy to design, and go a long way in making a site look attractive. Fireworks makes it very easy to design web sites using swap images. Learn just how easy it right now!
In this tutorial you will learn how to create drop-down menus as seen on our site in Fireworks and Dreamweaver MX 2004. It is very easy to create drop down menus in Fireworks. Here are the steps you need to follow:
This tutorial will show you how to create a simple rollover button effect in Fireworks which you can use in any HTML page.
