IBM has published the following new technical articles, tutorials, and downloads on its DeveloperWorks and AlphaWorks websites. They cover a range of interesting (though not necessarily embedded) technical topics, primarily related to Linux and open source system development. Some require free registration. Enjoy . . . !

• The Little Broadband Engine that Could: Using SPEs — Get a feel for programming models that work on the Cell/B.E. processor. In this first article, Peter Seebach introduces the API used to run programs on SPEs, focusing specifically on loading code on an SPE and sending data to it for processing.
• Top Ten Tips for Building SPE apps in C — Make this your top ten list for vector-based Cell Broadband Engine (Cell/B.E) SPU application development. Save time, headache, and a lot of trouble when you're coding your C applications for the Cell/B.E. SPU.
• Linux Lockdown: Removing the Shell — Maintaining an installed base of Linux machines can be a harrowing experience for an administrator. This tutorial is the first in a two-part series that shows you how and why to lock those machines down to streamline the associated support and administration processes. In this tutorial, you learn how to remove the interpreters from the installation base system.
• Six Ways to Keep Code from Destroying You — As a developer, time is your most valuable resource. These six tips on how to write maintainable code are guaranteed to save you time and frustration: one minute spent writing comments can save you an hour of anguish. In this article discover how to keep your code from destroying you.
• Transform UML model into actual Java source code — IBM Rational Software Delivery Platform gives you a customizable UML 2.1-based visual modeling and design tool that enables architects, systems analysts, designers, and others involved in the development process to clearly document and communicate processes, flows, and designs.
• Populate Validate and Query XML Content — Focused on populating, validating, and querying XML content pertinent to a specific industry, the pureXML industry bundles illustrate access to stored XML content through small script or Java-based applications. In this article, you'll learn about the industry-specific XML exchange formats, and how you can easily get started with implementing these solutions.
• JavaOne 2007: Prodigal Sun Returns to the Client — Code was written, language extensions were debated, robots danced, and much beer was quaffed — by all accounts this year's JavaOne developer conference was a success. Find out what Sun's reinvestment in the client means for Java-based rich Internet application development in the year ahead.
• Open Community Tools — Explore the innovation of open source solutions available from IBM and see the power and flexibility of an open community development environment.
• Create Your Own User Interface with Google Gadgets — Part 2 of the Building Google gadgets series introduces advanced gadget features, including creating tabbed interfaces, drag and drop, MiniMessages, and gets you started creating your own. Part 1 built the foundation for gadgets, teaching you about data types and the specifics of the gadget XML file.

 
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