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Better Scripts, Better Games
Smarter, more powerful scripting languages will improve game performance while making gameplay development more efficient.
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CTO Virtualization Roundtable: Part II
When it comes to virtualization platforms, experts say focus first on the services to be delivered.
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CTO Roundtable on Virtualization: Part I
Virtualization technology is hot again, but for the right reasons?
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Code Spelunking Redux
Is it getting any easier to understand other people's code?
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Document Design Matters
How do we apply the concept of resource orientation by designing representations to support interactions?
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Powering Down
Smart power management is all about doing more with the resources we have.
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Software Engineering and Formal Methods
The answer to software reliability concerns may lie in formal methods.
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The Rise and Fall of CORBA
There's a lot we can learn from CORBA's mistakes.
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Scaling in Games and Virtual Worlds
Online games and virtual worlds have familiar scaling requirements, but don't be fooled: Everything you know is wrong.
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