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This is a script aimed to order an array with bubble sort technique. This algorithm of sorting of array is probably the most known for lack of being the most effective.

Detailed descriptions of the different event log event types that may occur in the windows event log. The windows event logs can be accessed using development tools to aid in overall management.

Learn how to convert HTML webpage to PDF for free by using HTMLDoc. With a simple installation of htmldoc.exe (opensource), by sending a command line from ASP. New version of the script is provided. Feedback will be appreciated

Usage of the following math functions are shown: Abs(), Atn(), Cos(), Exp(), Fix(), Hex(), Int(), Log(), Oct(), Round(), Sgn(), Sin(), Sqr(), Tan().

There will come a time when you need to dice up a string which is all one word or a number. In this particular case, Split() won't work for you. This page explains how Left() Mid() and Right() work.

A function that calls itself repeatedly, satisfying some condition is called a Recursive Function. Using recursion, we split a complex problem into its single simplest case. The recursive function only knows how to solve that simplest case. You'll see the difference between solving a problem iteratively and recursively later.

A short tutorial on the If....Then...Else instructions sequence in ASP that is very similar to the one in different kind of scripting languages.

This is a short exmaple that demonstrates the text manipulation functions in .asp. It takes a string of ten numbers 8005551212 (the 800 number for 800 info) and splits it into the common ###-###-#### format.

Self explaining sort scripts to show how to compare strings: Basics, Compare two strings for similarity, Find position of a substrings within a string, Is a substrings within a string?, Find position of a substrings within a string after skipping part of the string.

Self explaining sort scripts to show how to manipulate strings. InStr(), LCase(), Left(), Len(), LenB(), LTring(), Mid(), Replace(), Right(), RTrim(), Space (), String(), StrReverse(), Trim() and UCase() commands.

This tutorial explains how to do recursive subroutines in ASP (VBScript). Use this algorithm to create threaded discussions, directories, or whatever use you have for it.

Often times it is necessary to take a string and dice it up in order to extract portions to be used for some obscure purpose. Enter the Split() function. Split is a very easy concept to grasp. Decide where you want to split your string and away you go.

ASP pages are executed on the fly by a server when they are requested by a visitor. Because they are not compiled, ASP scripts are slow and hold up the processing of an html page. This results in people leaving your site and severely reduces the enjoyment that your asp apps can provide. This short tutorial provides a few tips to increase the execution speed of your asp programs.

This article explains why you shouldn't be sprinking <% %> render blocks throughout your HTML code. It's inefficient for the server and for your users!

Here, you'll find a few example codes that allows you to save thousands of unnecessary database queries using Application variables.

This article explains how to pass the values in an array from one page to another without using session or application variables.

There are 8 events available in ASP grouped by Global Events, Class Events, and Transactional Events. This is a nice summary tutorial on how to use them in your applications.

The author writes "When it comes to debugging ASP, you often want to keep track of the variable values throughout the script. This article introduces a procedure that, when invoked, displays all variables in a script along with their values and internal types."

Active Server Pages give great performance, but you can make them even faster with a few tweaks to your code and database connections. Here's a detailed tutorial on how to refine your scripts and ASP features for maximum speed.