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These documents, all written by myself, are provided as they are. Although, I have used most of them for my own purposes, I disclaim any damage caused by these texts. Using them is at your very own risk! However, I would strongly appreciate your comments, critics and other remarks.

Programming Languages

History

History of Programming Languages

A short overview of the evolution of programming languages.

History of C

(2nd version, 16 october 2002)
A short history note about one of the most popular programming languages ever.

C(++)

Programmeren onder Unix (makefiles)

Describes how to use makefiles to automate linking and compiling of C/C++ programs in Unix.

Dynamisch geheugenbeheer in C

Short description of the dynamic memory library functions of C.

Van structuren naar klassen

Tutorial explaining the mental steps from C structures to C++ classes.

C++

Standard Template Library (STL)

Introduction to the Standard Template Library (STL), which is a very important part of the ANSI/ISO standard C++ library. It contains various collection classes and algorithms, among other things.

Java

JavaBeans

Introduction to the JavaBean model.

Using Ant

Introduction to the Ant tool that is generally used to automate the compiling, packaging and distribution process of Java programs.

Servlet Sequence diagrams

Container startup
Handling a servlet request
Attributes and listeners
UML sequence diagrams of the conceptual steps of web container startup and initialization, handling basic servlet requests and servlets working with attributes and listeners.

Software Design

UML Notation

A summary of the Unified Modeling Language.

Design patterns

A concise description of some of the famous "Gang-Of-Four" design patterns modified to use the UML notation and with examples taken from the C++ and Java standard libraries.

Software Architectuur (3de versie)

This text introduces some software architecture problems and common design solutions, such as the MVC (Model-View-Controller) paradigm and the three-tier (Business) model.

Various

De Mythe van de Man-Maand

Dutch summary of the old but still interesting book written by Frederik Brooks.

Databases

Summary of the book "An introduction to database systems", sixth edition by C.J. Date.

Configuration Management Tools

Introduction to configuration management tools, also known as tools for version management.

Distributed Computing

Short introduction to the basic principles of distributed computing in Java RMI, CORBA and Microsoft's DCOM.

	History of Programming Languages A short overview of the evolution of programming languages.
	History of C (2nd version, 16 october 2002) A short history note about one of the most popular programming languages ever.

	Programmeren onder Unix (makefiles) Describes how to use makefiles to automate linking and compiling of C/C++ programs in Unix.
	Dynamisch geheugenbeheer in C Short description of the dynamic memory library functions of C.
	Van structuren naar klassen Tutorial explaining the mental steps from C structures to C++ classes.

	JavaBeans Introduction to the JavaBean model.
	Using Ant Introduction to the Ant tool that is generally used to automate the compiling, packaging and distribution process of Java programs.
	Servlet Sequence diagrams Container startup Handling a servlet request Attributes and listeners UML sequence diagrams of the conceptual steps of web container startup and initialization, handling basic servlet requests and servlets working with attributes and listeners.

	UML Notation A summary of the Unified Modeling Language.
	Design patterns A concise description of some of the famous "Gang-Of-Four" design patterns modified to use the UML notation and with examples taken from the C++ and Java standard libraries.
	Software Architectuur (3de versie) This text introduces some software architecture problems and common design solutions, such as the MVC (Model-View-Controller) paradigm and the three-tier (Business) model.

	De Mythe van de Man-Maand Dutch summary of the old but still interesting book written by Frederik Brooks.
	Databases Summary of the book "An introduction to database systems", sixth edition by C.J. Date.
	Configuration Management Tools Introduction to configuration management tools, also known as tools for version management.
	Distributed Computing Short introduction to the basic principles of distributed computing in Java RMI, CORBA and Microsoft's DCOM.