News Wire: 27 things you don’t know about PHP

by Kevin Yank

• GWT 1.4 release and out of beta
  The latest release of Google Web Toolkit is out, and this is the first release not marked as Beta! As usual, the release is full of must-have improvements, including fundamental improvements to application size and performance.
  (tags: java javascript google gwt software opensource )
• Plone 3.0 released!
  A major update to the venerable Python CMS based on the Zope framework , Plone 3.0 includes many powerful new features, including document versioning, inline (Ajax) editing, link checking, and tons more!
  (tags: python opensource software )
• 12 Things You Should Dislike About PHP
  Another impressive list of things you may not know about PHP, this time focusing on the annoying foibles of the language.
  (tags: php )
• 15 Cool Things About PHP That Most People Overlook
  Far from another lame collection of semi-obscure PHP functions, this list of language features will likely contain at least a few mind-blowing items for all but the most seasoned of PHP veterans.
  (tags: php )
• The IPhone Is IE4 Again (in a good way)
  Joe Hewitt (of Firebug and iUI fame) speaks out against those who decry the iPhone for encouraging the development of sites that only work on a single device. His point is well taken, but his attack against the standards community is a bit over the top.
  (tags: standards mobile ie )
• New Flash(R) Developer Center launched
  In addition to the respected YUI JavaScript library, Yahoo! has now launched its Flash Developer Center to host ASTRA: the ActionScript Toolkit for Rich Applications, including many useful Flash components and libraries.
  (tags: flash flex yahoo! opensource software )

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