Author: JT Smith
“DevX recently
launched the Web’s largest free code library through a deal that adds 27,000
code samples from Sourcebank, a developer-focused search engine, to DevX’s
existing library.”
launched the Web’s largest free code library through a deal that adds 27,000
code samples from Sourcebank, a developer-focused search engine, to DevX’s
existing library.”
PALO ALTO, Calif., Aug. 27 /PRNewswire/ -- DevX, a leading provider of information and services for the corporate IT development community, recently launched the Web's largest free code library through a deal that adds 27,000 code samples from Sourcebank, a developer-focused search engine, to DevX's existing library. Visitors to DevX's category-leading resource site devx.com now have access to more than 38,000 free code samples to speed the completion of development projects. "The library demonstrates our continued commitment to providing developers with the resources they need to keep projects moving," said Peter Horan, CEO of DevX. "The reuse of code is playing an increasingly important role in development, but without order and categorization, it will create a new glut of information for developers. Our library, the largest of its kind, gives developers working in all programming languages a quick and easy way to find thousands of organized, downloadable code samples that they can put to use immediately." Under the terms of the agreement, Sourcebank's site was incorporated into the DevX network of sites as part of the DevX Code Library (http://www.devx.com/free/codelib/). As a whole, the library now contains over 38,000 downloadable code sequences and features more than 3,500 pieces of Java code and thousands of other source code files for C++ and Web scripting languages, such as Perl and JavaScript. Users can also access code samples from the archives of magazines such as Visual Basic Programmer's Journal, Visual C++ Developers Journal, Exchange & Outlook, and Java Pro. Other recent site enhancements include the redesign of the TechTips Library, which provides thousands of concise programming tips for developers. Users are now able to browse tips by categories that mirror the zones on the site, which range from Web development to XML, making it easier to find valuable instructions and information quickly. Accessible through devx.com, the DevX network of sites consists of leaders in their respective vertical markets, such as Windows, Web and Database development, as well as Java, XML, C/C++, Visual Basic and SQL. The network features independent technical content, expert advice, community resources, product information, and targeted, contextual e-commerce for development professionals. About DevX DevX is a leading provider of technical information and services that enable corporate IT development teams to efficiently conquer development challenges and keep projects moving. DevX resources are available through three main channels: the category-leading public Website, http://www.devx.com; custom-built DevX Corporate Development Portals for corporate IT departments; and DevX Vendor Development Portals, which enable leading IT vendors to reach a large, influential audience seeking product and vendor-specific technical information. Each Portal offering is comprised of a tailored mix of "just in time" e-Learning, expert tips, code libraries, collaboration tools, and premium content and services. DevX (http://www.devx.com) is based in Palo Alto, California and raised initial investment equity in January 2000 from Hummer Winblad Venture Partners (http://www.humwin.com), a San Francisco venture capital firm. About Sourcebank Sourcebank is a collection of source code and other resources gathered from hundreds of technical sites around the Web and brought together in one searchable, browsable repository. SourceBank specializes in Java programming, C++, and Web scripting languages such as Perl and JavaScript