When to Use Elements Versus Attributes

The oldest question asked by adopters of XML is when to use elements and when to use attributes in XML design. As with most design issues, this question rarely has absolute answers, but developers have also experienced a lack of very clear guidelines to help them make this decision. In this article, Uche Ogbuji offers a set of guiding principles for what to put in…

HTML Forms Validation on the Client Side

Form validation on the client-side is essential - it saves time and bandwidth; you also have better control to show the user the wrong field. This comparison of different validation methods includes comments for improving portability and maintainability.

GoogleBot Heralding Blog Search?

GoogleBot's been requesting non-existant files from root directories lately, leading some to suspect that Google's planning a blog search addition to their results, possibly even a new link above the search box.

Google Tops In Search Engine Driven Ecommerce

Market intelligence firm RandomSecrecy.com has compiled a report on Google, giving a detailed market analysis. The report shows that Google has the top position in the Search & Buy e-commerce market.

More Challenges for Supply Chain Management

Supply chain executives have a daunting daily challenge managing a global supply chain. They must keep customers or stores properly stocked and deliver the perfect order every time. They must balance the need for low costs, proper inventory levels and maximum service. They must ensure that supply chain management is an integral component of the company's strategic direction and plan to create and maintain competitive…