This is a critical component that IT should be assessing as part of its mobile application development tools selection.

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Meanwhile, Windows and Unix programmers had access to a host of popular application development tools, ranging from Visual Basic to Visual C.

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Armed with ELF, the powerful application development tools that come with the suite, and some programming skills, you can make Applixware Office do just about anything imaginable.

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The sequencing of the human genome, the application of powerful genetic tools to identify human disease genes, and the development of powerful imaging and diagnostic tools now make it possible to tackle the causes of diseases more systematically and broadly than ever before.

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The NatLab is exploring the application of tools such as social impact bonds and other private financing to stimulate more GI development.

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Epic Games will offer the free edition of its Unreal Engine 3, including a suite of game-making tools, together in package called the Unreal Development Kit, starting tomorrow to game and application developers for the iPhone (3GS and 4), iPad and iPod touch (3rd and 4th generation).

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