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I suspect that many of you are familiar with the term "hard coding a value" whereby the age of an individual or their location is written into the condition (or action) of a business rule (in this case) as shown below:

if customer.age > 21 and customer.city == 'denver'

then ...

Such coding practices are perfectly expectable provided that the conditional values, age and city, never change. They become entirely unacceptable if a need for different values could be anticipated. A classic example of where this practice occurred that caused considerable heartache in the IT industry was the Y2K issue where dates were updated using only the last 2 digits of a four digit number because the first 2 digits were hard-coded to 19 i.e. 1998, 1999. All was well provided that the date did not advance to a time beyond the 1900’s since no one could be certain of what would happen when the millennia arrived (2000). A considerably amount of work (albeit boring) and money, approximately $200 billion, went into revising systems by way of software rewrites and computer chip replacements in order to thwart any detrimental outcomes. It is obvious how a simple change or an assumption can have sweeping consequences.

You may wonder what Y2K has to do with Business Rule Management Systems (BRMS). Well, what if we considered rules themselves to be hard-coded. If we were to write 100s of rules in Java, .NET or whatever language that only worked for a given scenario or assumption, would that not constitute hard-coded logic? By hard-coded, we obviously mean compiled. For example, if a credit card company has a variety of bonus campaigns, each with their own unique list of rules that may change within a week’s time, what would be the most effective way of writing software to deal with these responsibilities?

Today we live in the age of technology. It seems like everyone owns at least one computer, but few actually know how they work. We hear about Java tutorials and C# programming, but why are these things important?

There has been an increasing demand for those who are proficient in web development. It is a job field that has grown substantially in the past decade, and it is still continuing to flourish with no signs of stopping. Learning a web language is not only a useful skill, but a necessary one. So why, out of all of the available web languages, is Java the most valuable?

·         First off, it is a simple language that is easily learned and well known.

·         Java has been around for awhile now, and has earned its place as one of the pillars of modern day computer architecture. Information on Java is abundant, and ranges from online tutorials to books, such as "Java for Dummies."

With stiff penalties for being caught and the whiff of secretive underground or even nefarious acts, computer hacking can be seen as a somewhat dubious pursuit. Not all hackers operate with the motive of emptying your Paypal account, however; there are many hackers who utilize their skills to aid companies in locating security flaws ("penetration testing") or engage in hacking with the goal of becoming cyber-freedom-fighters that champion simple human freedoms, such as the right to free speech.

Computer hacking is as much an art as it is a skill. At its simplest distillation, hacking is the systematic search for chinks in programming armor. While advanced problem-solving, intuition and sophisticated understanding of programming languages are a distinct advantage, there does exist a number of push-button programs that computing wizards have written allowing those less sophisticated in the art of hacking to break into remote computers in a variety of ways. Because of this new ubiquity, today's hackers no longer need to be a programming Wunderkind; they simply need to know where to download software and be able to turn on a computer. It really is that simple and the implications can be disturbing.

Phishing, Push-Button Programs and Brute Force Tactics

There's no need to crack a company's firewall if you have direct physical access to their computers. One aspect of hacking is the impersonation of an employee or service worker with the goal of gaining access to a company's database, where the hacker can then unleash whatever havoc he or she has planned into the system. Another is to engage in simple phishing techniques, such as impersonating an employee who forgot their password and needs help logging into the system.

Because such impersonations often fail thanks to companies becoming more security-conscious, taking over operations of a computer remotely is often the preferred method of gaining access. Such attempts can be facilitated in a variety of ways. One is the brute-force method, in which a program such as SQLmap, Nmap or Burpsuite is used; running one of these programs is analogous to trying every doorknob in a neighborhood to see which house is unlocked. Using a variety of different parameters, these programs can find access to a vulnerable computer or network in less than a minute.

Hackers can also attempt to gain access with a program like Metasploit. With literally a few clicks of a mouse, access to a remote and vulnerable computer can be achieved by a relative newbie. With a related hacking aid, called Meterpreter, a backdoor is created that allows access into an operating system. It does not install itself onto the remote computer, running instead using the computer's memory; in fact, Meterpreter can hide itself inside the operations of a perfectly valid program, so it cannot be detected even by sophisticated programmers. Once engaged, it allows a remote user carte blanche access to the system in question.

Where to Learn the Art of Hacking

Of course, for those who wish to learn the actual skills rather than download someone else's hack, there are a number of practice sites that pose an increasingly difficult set of challenges intended to train neophytes in the art of hacking. For example, Hack This Site starts beginners with the goal of cracking simple flaws in coding scripts or software such as HTML, Unix, Javascript and Apache. Their structured series of tests increase in complexity, incorporating real-word scenarios and even old-fashioned "phone phreaking" challenges that recall the bygone golden age of hacking skills displayed by Matthew Broderick in "WarGames."

Using just these simple tools and free practice sites, beginners have a powerful array of hacking resources just a simple mouse click away.

Recently, I asked my friend, Ray, to list those he believes are the top 10 most forward thinkers in the IT industry.  Below is the list he generated. 

Like most smart people, Ray gets his information from institutions such as the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, the Huffington Post, Ted Talks ...  Ray is not an IT expert; he is, however, a marketer: the type that has an opinion on everything and is all too willing to share it.  Unfortunately, many of his opinions are based upon the writings/editorials of those attempting to appeal to the reading level of an 8th grader.  I suppose it could be worse.  He could be referencing Yahoo News, where important stories get priority placement such as when the voluptuous Kate Upton holds a computer close to her breasts.

Before you read further, note that missing from this list and not credited are innovators: Bill Joy, Dennis Ritchie, Linus Torvalds, Alan Turing, Edward Howard Armstrong, Peter Andreas Grunberg and Albert Fent, Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz/Hermann Grassmann ... You know the type:  the type of individual who burns the midnight oil and rarely, if ever, guffaws over their discoveries or achievements.

Tech Life in New Jersey

New Jersey has the highest population density in the U.S. With an average of 1,030 people per square mile, it?s thirteen times the national average. Given the amount of residents in the Garden State, it?s no wonder that there are 2,700 software and software related companies. Developers in New Jersey should be able to pave their way with the available resources in town such as, Zylog Systems, Mformation, Agilence, Db Technology, Senid Software International and so many other similar institutions.
His studies were pursued but never effectually overtaken.  ~H.G. Wells
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Software developers near Vineland have ample opportunities to meet like minded techie individuals, collaborate and expend their career choices by participating in Meet-Up Groups. The following is a list of Technology Groups in the area.
Fortune 500 and 1000 companies in New Jersey that offer opportunities for Crystal Reports developers
Company Name City Industry Secondary Industry
HCB, Inc. Paramus Retail Office Supplies Stores
Wyndham Worldwide Corp. Parsippany Travel, Recreation and Leisure Hotels, Motels and Lodging
Realogy Corporation Parsippany Real Estate and Construction Real Estate Agents and Appraisers
Church and Dwight Co., Inc. Trenton Manufacturing Manufacturing Other
Curtiss-Wright Corporation Parsippany Manufacturing Aerospace and Defense
American Water Voorhees Energy and Utilities Water Treatment and Utilities
Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp. Teaneck Computers and Electronics IT and Network Services and Support
The Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co. - AandP Montvale Retail Grocery and Specialty Food Stores
COVANCE INC. Princeton Healthcare, Pharmaceuticals and Biotech Pharmaceuticals
K. Hovnanian Companies, LLC. Red Bank Real Estate and Construction Architecture,Engineering and Design
Burlington Coat Factory Corporation Burlington Retail Clothing and Shoes Stores
GAF Materials Corporation Wayne Manufacturing Concrete, Glass, and Building Materials
Pinnacle Foods Group LLC Parsippany Manufacturing Food and Dairy Product Manufacturing and Packaging
Actavis, Inc Parsippany Healthcare, Pharmaceuticals and Biotech Pharmaceuticals
Hudson City Savings Bank Paramus Financial Services Banks
Celgene Corporation Summit Healthcare, Pharmaceuticals and Biotech Biotechnology
Cytec Industries Inc. Woodland Park Manufacturing Chemicals and Petrochemicals
Campbell Soup Company Camden Manufacturing Food and Dairy Product Manufacturing and Packaging
Covanta Holding Corporation Morristown Energy and Utilities Energy and Utilities Other
New Jersey Resources Corporation Wall Township Energy and Utilities Gas and Electric Utilities
Quest Diagnostics Incorporated Madison Healthcare, Pharmaceuticals and Biotech Diagnostic Laboratories
Rockwood Holdings Inc. Princeton Manufacturing Chemicals and Petrochemicals
Heartland Payment Systems, Incorporated Princeton Financial Services Credit Cards and Related Services
IDT Corporation Newark Telecommunications Wireless and Mobile
John Wiley and Sons, Inc Hoboken Media and Entertainment Newspapers, Books and Periodicals
Bed Bath and Beyond Union Retail Retail Other
The Children's Place Retail Stores, Inc. Secaucus Retail Clothing and Shoes Stores
Hertz Corporation Park Ridge Travel, Recreation and Leisure Rental Cars
Public Service Enterprise Group Incorporated Newark Energy and Utilities Gas and Electric Utilities
Selective Insurance Group, Incorporated Branchville Financial Services Insurance and Risk Management
Avis Budget Group, Inc. Parsippany Travel, Recreation and Leisure Rental Cars
Prudential Financial, Incorporated Newark Financial Services Insurance and Risk Management
Merck and Co., Inc. Whitehouse Station Healthcare, Pharmaceuticals and Biotech Pharmaceuticals
Honeywell International Inc. Morristown Manufacturing Aerospace and Defense
C. R. Bard, Incorporated New Providence Healthcare, Pharmaceuticals and Biotech Medical Supplies and Equipment
Sealed Air Corporation Elmwood Park Manufacturing Plastics and Rubber Manufacturing
The Dun and Bradstreet Corp. Short Hills Business Services Data and Records Management
The Chubb Corporation Warren Financial Services Insurance and Risk Management
Catalent Pharma Solutions Inc Somerset Healthcare, Pharmaceuticals and Biotech Healthcare, Pharmaceuticals, and Biotech Other
Becton, Dickinson and Company Franklin Lakes Healthcare, Pharmaceuticals and Biotech Medical Supplies and Equipment
NRG Energy, Incorporated Princeton Energy and Utilities Gas and Electric Utilities
TOYS R US, INC. Wayne Retail Department Stores
Johnson and Johnson New Brunswick Healthcare, Pharmaceuticals and Biotech Pharmaceuticals
Automatic Data Processing, Incorporated (ADP) Roseland Business Services HR and Recruiting Services

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A successful career as a software developer or other IT professional requires a solid understanding of software development processes, design patterns, enterprise application architectures, web services, security, networking and much more. The progression from novice to expert can be a daunting endeavor; this is especially true when traversing the learning curve without expert guidance. A common experience is that too much time and money is wasted on a career plan or application due to misinformation.

The Hartmann Software Group understands these issues and addresses them and others during any training engagement. Although no IT educational institution can guarantee career or application development success, HSG can get you closer to your goals at a far faster rate than self paced learning and, arguably, than the competition. Here are the reasons why we are so successful at teaching:

  • Learn from the experts.
    1. We have provided software development and other IT related training to many major corporations in New Jersey since 2002.
    2. Our educators have years of consulting and training experience; moreover, we require each trainer to have cross-discipline expertise i.e. be Java and .NET experts so that you get a broad understanding of how industry wide experts work and think.
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