Application programming languages and coding

When it comes to software development, understanding your options for application languages and frameworks is critical. Examine both mainstream and emerging coding practices and explore how you can match languages, patterns and frameworks to your goals.

GitHub math support in Markdown useful but tardy
GitHub math support in Markdown took eight years to arrive. Had the feature been released in 2014, a wider audience might have ...
The ins and outs of low-code application testing
When teams use low-code for application development, it can save time and money. But don't neglect testing for potential issues ...
Google Firebase speeds developer process with new features
The new Firebase additions may not excite developers, but they do add some much-needed functionality to the platform.

Cost savings among the biggest cloud fallacies
Experts at the MIT Sloan CIO Symposium described the advantages that justify the high cost of moving to the cloud while ...
Dell takes an 'E pluribus unum' approach to multi-cloud
At Dell Technologies World, multi-cloud was a popular topic, especially how it can happen by accident. However, it seems to be ...
Evaluate key Azure Data Factory benefits and limitations
Organizations have plenty of options for data integration tools, some on premises and others in the cloud. Find out which type is...

Agile versus Scrum: What's the difference?
What's the difference between Agile and Scrum? What are their similarities? Learn how to compare and contrast these two popular ...
How to communicate effectively in the workplace
Don't bury the lead. Grab your audience's attention early. Be graceful when others disagree. These and other tips will help you ...
Either log or rethrow Java exceptions, but never do both
When an exception occurs in your Java code, you can log it or you can rethrow it -- but don't do both. Here's why you must avoid ...