Contains articles and blogs concerning all aspects of Microsoft Visual Studio .NET framework development.

“JavaWorld offers the largest single collection online of exclusive, professionally produced content focused on Java technology solutions.”

Find all you need to get started programming in COBOL.

“ABC is an interactive programming language and environment for personal computing, originally intended as a good replacement for BASIC.” Includes an overview of ABC and a few examples, and a bibliography. Content written by Steve Pemberton, who assisted in designing and testing the language. The Python programming language was influenced by ABC.

The official Microsoft resource for software developers working with Microsoft’s operating systems and other related computer and Internet technogies. There are also other MSDN sites for a number of countries in various languages.

Provides answers to frequently asked questions about the APL (A Programming Language), an array programming language. Mainly focuses on where to find and use it on various platforms, and recommended tools and resources.

“The Virtual Reality Modeling Language (VRML) is a standard language for describing interactive 3-D objects and worlds delivered across the Internet.” This extensive, searchable resource contains VRML documentation, tutorials, software development materials, and more.

Some great starting points on learning how to program in C, from the University of Leicester.

Computer Science students and educators will find a variety of tutorials to advance their knowledge of “current computing technologies and paradigms.” Includes video lectures, academic course content, and exercises on programming languages, databases, and more.

You can teach yourself how to program in Java by using this on-line tutorial. Examples are provided. You just need to download some basics (the Java Development Kit, which they provide) to get you started. There are several “trails” you can follow depending on how you want to learn.

Short book explaining how search engine optimization (SEO) and web usability are linked, and providing advice on how to optimize one’s website in regards to both concepts.

Written by graduate students and graduates in finance and mathematics, this blog includes posts about quantitative finance codes and types of math finance. Also covers news, reviews, and descriptions of specific finance techniques.

Choose from a variety of color schemes for your website layout. Allows you to preview various color designs and then export the file in a variety of formats for your own use.

Free open source software. Users can download software, search database for ongoing open source projects, and rate programs. Web site’s active community discusses projects.

QuirksMode includes tables that provide an overview of browser compatibility information with respect to CSS and JavaScript capabilities as well as W3C standards.

An advent calendar of web development tips and tutorials from professional web designers. Contains articles and tips for those building Web sites.

Coding horror looks at the world of programming and digital culture from a users perspective. Who are the people behind the coding and how do humans interact with software.

Freebookcentre.net contains links to thousands of free online technical books. These include core computer science, networking, programming languages, Systems Programming books, Linux books and many more.

Everything you need to design and produce a website. Comprehensive, step-by-step tutorials cover all steps of website creation for all levels of developers, from beginner to advanced. Includes links for validating the code you write to make sure it’s compliant with the latest standards.

Designed to teach kids the basics of HTML and CSS, but a good resource for any beginner.