Developer

Browser Emulators

• AnyBrowser.com

  Enables emulation of the HTML 2.0, 3.2, 4.0 standards.

• BrowserCam.com

  Test a webpage with all kinds of browsers in all kinds of resolutions

• DejaVu

  Emulates Internet Explorer 2.0 and Netscape Navigator 1.0.

• Delorie Web Viewers

  Lynx Emulator, Search Engine Emulator, HTML Standard Emulator.

• iCapture

  Apple’s Safari (Konqueror) browser tester.

Web Development

• Bare Bones Guide to HTML

  A Quick reference guide to the available HTML tags.

• HTML Goodies

  Good for beginners in HTML, Javascript, perl, cgi, CSS, java, DHTML, ASP, XML.

• irt.org

  Large java scripting knowledge base. Support ASP, CGI, CSS, DHTML, HTML, Java, Javascript, VBScipt, XML and some others.

• JavaFile.com

  A collection of different javascript and java applet elements to use on the page.

• JavaScript Kit

  Has a nice collection of javascripts free to use.

• JavaScript Source

  Dedicated to java scripting.

• Scriptz.com

  Free source/examples made in Javascript, PHP, Perl. ASP and many more.

• Validome.org

  Can validate a single HTML page.

• W3C CSS Validator

  Can validate a single CSS file.

• W3C HTML Validator

  Can validate a single HTML page.

• W3C Standards

  Provides detailed descriptions of the different web standards like HTML, CSS, XML, XHTML.

• W3Schools Online

  Gives a good overview and reference for use of HTML, XHTML, CSS, XML and much more.

• Watchfire WebXACT

  Tests a single page for quality, accessibility, and privacy issues.

• WDG HTML Validator

  Very good HTML validator, which can validate an entire site in one go.

• Website spell checker

  Very nice spell checker for online web pages.

• WebSiteOptimization.com

  Can analyze the bandwidth usage of webpage.

C and C++

• C and C++ Style Guides

  Something worth looking into if planning to share code with others (Chris Lott)

• C/C++ Journals

  Articles on making the use of C/C++ even more efficient.

• C/C++ Reference

  Simple reference guide to Standard C Library and the Standard Template Library (STL).

• C++ Annotations

  Intended for those knowledgeable in C who would like to make the transition to C++.

• C++ Coding Standard

  Something worth looking into if planning to share code with others.

• C++ FAQ Lite

  Points out different things to be aware of when developing in C++

• C++ How To

  Alavoor Vasudevan have compiled a comprehensive list of C++ URL pointers, links to C++ online textbooks, and programming tips on C++.

• C++ In Action

  For those who has come through the most simple basics and wants to go beyond.

• C++ Language Tutorial

  Intended for those knowledgeable in C who would like to make the transition to C++.

• C++ Pitfalls

  Points out different things to be aware of when developing in C++

• C++ Programming Language Tutorials

  Lecture handouts for teaching Computer Science classes in C++

• C++ Tip-of-the-Day

  Allan Clarke have gathered tips from newsgroups, web-pages, books, magazines etc.

• C++ tutorial for C users

  Intended for those knowledgeable in C who would like to make the transition to C++.

• C++ Tutorial. For Beginners

  Takes your hand and leads you into the strange world of C++ and STL.

• CodeGuru

  Code Guru has lots of nice examples and articles for use of C++, MFC, C#, VB, Java.

• comp.lang.c FAQ

  Having a problem in your C-Code, then you might find the answer here.

• DevX

  Very nice C++ section filled with good tips and forums (Also covers .NET, Java, VB etc.).

• Guru of the Week (GotW)

  Series of C++ programming problems created and written by Herb Sutter

• Herb Sutter - The Mill

  Updated Guru-of-the-Week questions and answers

• Introduction to C++ Programming

  Introduction to C++ Programming by Björn Fahller.

• Introduction to C++ Programming

  Introduction to C++ Programming I and II by Ian Aitchison and Peter King

• Java to C++ Transition Tutorial

  For students who already knows Java, but have to dive into the C++ language

• Programming Tutorials - C / C++

  Article series by Alexander Allain that covers the basics of C / C++ along with more advanced articles.

• Scott Meyer - Effective C++

  Probably ‘The book’ to read if into C++.

• SGI - Standard Template Library

  Good reference to the Standard Template Library (STL).

• Teach Yourself C++ in 21 Days

  A nice intro for those who want to start using C++.

• Techniques for Scientific C++

  For those who has come through the most simple basics and wants to go beyond. (Todd Veldhuizen)

• The Code Project

  The Code Project is a community of Windows developers specialising in C++, MFC, C# and .NET

• The Function Pointer Tutorials

  For those who has come through the most simple basics and wants to go beyond.

.NET

• Adventures in C#

  For those wanting to take the first small steps.

• C-SharpCorner.com

  Provides lots of articles and examples of how things can be done in C#.

• DevHood Tutorials

  Provides a nice collection of .NET articles (C# included) and shows how to implement patterns in C#.

• Oreilly Network

  For those wanting the background and the introduction.

• Patrik Löwendahl’s shout!

  Provides small examples of what C# is capable of.

• Windows Forms FAQ

  Answers a lot of questions and give advice about creating the GUI in a .NET application.

Java

• Java decompiler

  Has a web based demo of a class decompiler.

• Java Network Programming FAQ

  Answers to commonly asked network programming questions posed by Java developers.

• JavaWorld.com

  Lots of guides and tips for java development.

• Sun Java Doc

  A “must visit” place for Java programmers.

Open Source

• Code Beach

  Free and Open source Code.

• FreeCode

  Tracks software developed as open source.

• Open Source Initiative

  Open source.

• Programmers Heaven

  Large collection of links and code.

• SourceForge

  Open source.

API Documentation

• Beej’s Guide to Network Programming

  Good intro to the world of TCP/IP sockets and have detailed explanations of each socket call.

• Bob Moore’s Win32 Tip Site

  A nice collection of code snippets showing how to do tricks in the Win32 C++ world.

• MSDN Download Center

  Microsoft Developer Network (MSDN) provides downloads of Software Development Kits (SDK) for Microsoft technologies (Ex. DirectX).

• MSDN Library

  Library of all the great things Microsoft has created. Search and you will find.

• NeHe DirectX

  One who is likes to play with DirectX.

• Unix Socket FAQ

  Frequently asked questions about programming with sockets in UNIX environments.

• UNIX System Calls and Subroutines using C

  Reference for Unix specific system calls for Process, Thread, Semaphores, Shared Memory, Sockets and RPC control.

• Win32 samples

  The sole purpose of the samples is illustrating a point, not teaching proper coding style.

• Windows API Tutorial

  Goes through some of the functionality provided by the Win32 API.

• Winsock Programmer’s FAQ

  Frequently asked questions about programming with sockets in Windows environments.

Game Development

• Flipcode.com

  Gaming galore.

• GameDev.net

  Many articles and beginner guides to (game) developing.

Design and architecture

• Big Ball of Mud

  Description of the most commonly used design pattern.

• Brad Appleton’s Pattern Documents

  Especially the document “Patterns and Software: Essential Concepts and Terminology” is worth reading.

• Cetus Links

  18000+ links on Object- and Component-design with description of a vast amount of programming languages.

• Hillside.net: Pattern Library

  Keeps a nice collection of links to pattern resources.

• Isys Information Architects: Interface Hall of Shame

  Learn how to make a good GUI design, by seeing others faults.

• Martin Fowler: Articles

  An author of several pattern books who also has written some online articles.

• Object Mentor: Published Articles

  Company specializing in OO an XP training. It has a nice collection of online articles

• Object Orientation Tips (OOTips)

  Collection of useful and interesting OO posts collected from newsgroups, mailing lists and web forums.

• Only4Gurus.com

  Dedicated to Microsoft Technologies and to spread the knowledge of how to make them useful.

• Pixelcentric: Interface Hall of Shame

  Learn how to make a good GUI design, by seeing others faults.

• The Design Patterns Java Companion

  Online book by James W. Cooper which describes the most common design pattern and their Java implementation.

• Unmaintainable Code

  Learn how to write unmaintainable code, and then avoid doing it.

• Usability.gov

  GUI Guidelines and checklists.

• Web Style Guide

  Online book which provides good advice in how to make a web-site a better place to be.

Computer Science Books

• ALL Docs

  Nice little collection of books for printing, a little old though.

• Books Album

  Technical books about operating systems and programming.

• Bruce Eckel’s MindView

  Have some interesting books about java, c++ combined with patterns for download.

• Computer-Books.us

  Have several Computer books for free download.

• Dictionary of Algorithms and Data Structures

  Definitions of algorithms, data structures, and classical Computer Science problems.

• Free Computer Books

  Very nice collection of online articles divided into categories.

• ProgrammingBooks.tk

  Have several books about programming languages for free download.

• Sorting and Searching Algorithms

  Definitions of algorithms, data structures, and classical Computer Science problems.

• The Art of Unix Programming

  A book by Eric Steven Raymond

• The Network Book

  Maybe not “the” book, but it gives a good overview of the layers in networking.

Development Tools

• TheFreeCountry.com

  Vast library of free tools and information for to help in programming, compiling and documentation.