About Programming: Arrays, Collections in C, Delphi History

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Programming From Angela Bradley, your About Programming Editor Hello Programmers! This week we are taking a closer look at how to use arrays in PHP. We are also getting a history lesson, the history of Delphi that is. And if you're thinking about going to JavaOne 2011, you can get a discount! Have a great week! Working with Arrays A variable in PHP holds a single piece of data. An array holds lots of related pieces of data. You can setup an array to hold lots of different information, so in many cases it is more useful than a single variable. See More About:  array  variable  data storage Collections in C Occasionally I'll come across something quite neat and a recent discovery is Armin Ronacher's Collections in C.. C++ and C# developers will be familiar with the concept of a collection; a higher level data structure for storing similar items. Delphi History This Delphi history document provides concise descriptions of Delphi versions and its history, along with a brief list of features and notes. Find out how Delphi evolved from Pascal to a RAD tool that can help you solve complex development problems not only for Windows but also for iOS (Mac). JavaOne 2011: Buy 4 Passes, Get One Free Are a few developers at your work thinking about heading to JavaOne 2011 but have yet to register? If so, you might be interested in the group discount. Programming Ads Programming Arrays Delphi Delphi 5 Component Java Programming Job Featured Articles Getting Started with SQL? Linear Gradients with CSS3 Scoot Controls Out Of The Way Instance Variables Back to Geometry   More from About.com Favorite Summer Frozen Drinks Blended with ice or chock full of fresh fruit, these yummy drinks will liven up any warm-weather gathering. More> Best Frozen Summer Desserts Ten easy, delicious, make-ahead desserts that will cool you down on the hottest of summer days. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Programming newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Advertisement