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iText is a powerful library that allows user to create and manipulate PDF files. Currently there are Java and .NET version of the library which proves to be one of the most popular tools for PDFs. Often used as part of web applications for generation of output for forms and document generation automation iText is free for use under the AGPL open source license. Keep in mind that this is not an end user utility but rather a developer tool for integration in applications and APIs.

In this example I will present the reader with a simple way of using iText for form fill automation.

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To celebrate Earth Day and after discovering that in recent research green index ranking (EPI – Environmental Performance Index) the U.S. ranks only 61 I decided to give some easy ideas how everybody can contribute to saving the environment in 10 easy ways. Contrary to common belief almost all the suggestions are about changing habits [...]

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It is hard to overstate the importance of testing before going live with a website or a web application. The rule of thumb is that whatever can go wrong will at exactly the most crucial moment. The problem is that your staging environment is inadequate and fails to replicate real scenarios. That’s where JMeter comes useful. The open source load testing tool is written Java and allows testing functional behavior and performance under variable loads.

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Let’s see how we can use some simple tools and create a functional example of how multipart MIME actually works in practice. With both of my hands in the carburetor (a car repair term for getting down to business and having things done fast) I sit down and get busy with creating the necessary [...]

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Want to increase the traffic to your blog and get more visitors? You’ve come to the right place. Read on and find out the fastest ways to improve the quality and drive traffic. Most beginners assume that once they start their blog they are done and all they have to do is sit down, relax [...]

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