Just wondered how you guys learned the Windows API. I'm reading Programming Windows, Fifth Edition by Charles Petzold right now. So far it seems to be a pretty decent book as far as programming goes.

Application programming interfaces (APIs) are no longer a niche technical concern; they are fundamental building blocks of modern business. From streamlining business processes and enabling external ...

The API space is as dynamic and fluid as ever. In the midst of so much change, I think it's a good time to remind API teams to recognize where they are in the build process and to throw a lifeline to ...

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Managers of brick-and-mortar retail stores make sure to lock the doors and arm the security system before heading home for the night. For organizations doing business online, that’s not so easy. The ...

Security analysts warn of a sharp rise in API attacks over the past year, with most companies still following inadequate practices to tackle the problem. More specifically, Salt Security reports a ...

The volume of data is increasing exponentially, making it more difficult to make use of it all. But this ever-increasing abundance of information creates a huge opportunity for businesses to better ...

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