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Using XML for Reliable Business Data Exchange
Plan reliable XML exchanges with clear field meanings, schema validation, namespace handling, safe parsing and traceable processing outcomes.
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Planning the Future of a Visual Basic 6 Application
Understand VB6 runtime and development support, assess application dependencies and plan a tested replacement that preserves important business behavior.
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Maintaining Visual Basic .NET Business Applications
Assess a Visual Basic .NET application, clarify data conversions, review dependencies and plan tested improvements around the business workflows it supports.
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PHP Development for Business Websites and Portals
Explore how PHP supports business websites and customer portals, with practical guidance on database access, account permissions, errors and maintenance.
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HTML for Clear, Usable Business Websites
Understand how HTML structures a business website, supports accessible forms and navigation, and works with styling, scripts and server-side software.
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Maintaining and Modernizing Delphi Applications
Assess a Delphi application, preserve essential workflows, review dependencies and Unicode handling, and plan a tested modernization or migration.
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C# Development for Reliable Business Software
Understand how C# supports business software, from meaningful data types and validation to asynchronous work, resource handling and practical testing.
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Building Business Web Applications with ASP.NET Core
Plan an ASP.NET Core application with a suitable interface, clear permissions, reliable workflows, performance checks and a practical migration strategy.
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.NET Development for Business Applications
Understand modern .NET, how it differs from .NET Framework, and what to consider when planning a business application, integration or upgrade.
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