Development platforms
Application development platforms are a fundamental part of any development team's operations. Get expert advice on the implications of various development platforms and how to make platform decisions that will help improve your application development process.
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15 Oct 2021
Functional vs. object-oriented programming: The basics
Choosing between functional programming vs. object-oriented programming isn't easy, but there are plenty of key factors that may help make the decision easier. Continue Reading
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07 Oct 2021
InsightSoftware acquires Exago to fold into Logi Analytics
InsightSoftware, which acquired embedded BI vendor Logi in April, has acquired fellow embedded BI vendor Exago and plans to integrate Exago into Logi. Continue Reading
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02 Sep 2021
Should you adopt an API-first approach to development?
While the code-first approach certainly works, its appeal is fading as architectures become increasingly complex webs of software. Learn why the API-first approach is catching on. Continue Reading
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19 Aug 2021
.NET vs. Node.js: What they are, and which to choose
The choice between using .NET and Node.js for application development shouldn't be a difficult one but requires a solid understanding of each approach's pros and cons. Continue Reading
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06 Jul 2021
Logi Analytics guided by a rigorous goal
Guided by the desire to enable developers to create applications, embedded BI vendor Logi Analytics recently updated its platform and expanded its resources via M&A activity. Continue Reading
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18 May 2021
Do the disadvantages of service-oriented architecture matter?
While it doesn't carry the shiny appeal of microservices, there's no reason to believe that SOA is totally down for the count. In fact, sometimes it's an essential approach. Continue Reading
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15 Apr 2021
Insightsoftware acquisition of Izenda targets embedded BI
ERP vendor Insightsoftware acquired embedded analytics specialist Izenda on April 15, marking its second purchase of an embedded BI vendor this month. Continue Reading
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13 Apr 2021
5 dead programming languages we should never forget
These five programming languages may fade into obscurity over the next decade, but the profound influence they've had on modern development should not be forgotten. Continue Reading
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07 Apr 2021
Logi Analytics acquired by ERP vendor Insightsoftware
Logi Analytics, a BI vendor specializing in embedded business intelligence, was acquired on April 7 by an ERP vendor specializing in financial reporting and budgeting tools. Continue Reading
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26 Mar 2021
The difference between front-end and back-end developers
While front-end and back-end application development are two parts of a greater whole, the specifics of each career present some stark differences between them. Continue Reading
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26 Mar 2021
Genuitec's CodeTogether 4.0 promotes pair programming
With Genuitec CodeTogether 4.0, development teams can work collaboratively even when remote. The product supports pair programming, mob programming and swarm programming. Continue Reading
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16 Mar 2021
Oracle delivers Java 16 to developers
Oracle has released Java 16, the latest version of the Java Development Kit (JDK) for developers. The company also moved the OpenJDK source code repositories from Mercurial to Git. Continue Reading
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24 Feb 2021
Lightbend launches new Akka Cloud Platform on AWS
Lightbend's new Akka Cloud Platform seeks to bring a simpler approach to cloud-native development than options from hyperscalers and companies such as Pulumi and Serverless. Continue Reading
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12 Feb 2021
NetBeans vs. Eclipse: 5 key comparison points for these IDEs
When implementing IDEs into an application architecture, Eclipse and NetBeans are often top contenders. But is one of these IDEs really better than the other? Continue Reading
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11 Feb 2021
4 reasons Dart is still a language worth learning
Despite a perception that it is dead, there are a few reasons Dart is still a language worth learning. We explore a few reasons why it may not be as obsolete as some think. Continue Reading
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13 Jan 2021
Examining the low-code market's race for citizen developers
Low-code and no-code vendors are fighting viciously for the favor of citizen developers. Examine the reasons for this trend and the market moves that reveal these vendors' motives. Continue Reading
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23 Dec 2020
COVID-19 drives, informs low-code/no-code movement
Low-code/no-code application development platforms got a boost from the COVID-19 pandemic. Going forward, enterprises must focus on scalability and integration. Continue Reading
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10 Nov 2020
9 tried-and-true open source frameworks for development
No matter which type of application you are developing or what your priorities are, there is likely an open source framework that caters to your needs. Continue Reading
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30 Oct 2020
Django vs. Node.js: Pick the right web development framework
Understanding the differences between Django and Node.js comes down to understanding their data capabilities and the programming languages that make up each one's history. Continue Reading
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03 Sep 2020
Mendix looks to change the low-code landscape
At Mendix World, low-code app dev platform provider Mendix laid out plans to build up its ecosystem of third-party low-code tools in hopes of broadening its appeal to developers. Continue Reading
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02 Sep 2020
Microsoft, VMware make Azure Spring Cloud GA
Azure Spring Cloud has reached general availability as a service that enables Spring Boot developers to build and run Java apps on Microsoft's Azure cloud platform. Continue Reading
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26 Aug 2020
TypeScript's co-creator speaks out on TypeScript 4.0
A co-creator of Microsoft's TypeScript programming language says TypeScript 4.0 improves developer productivity and moves toward first-class status in the JavaScript ecosystem. Continue Reading
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24 Aug 2020
Microsoft makes TypeScript 4 generally available
Microsoft has made TypeScript 4 generally available for developers building large systems in JavaScript. TypeScript, a superset of JavaScript, is designed for the enterprise. Continue Reading
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17 Aug 2020
Mirantis buys Lens Kubernetes IDE to reach developers
With the Lens Kubernetes IDE in hand, Mirantis wants to connect directly to a developer base that is becoming more influential in the enterprise. Continue Reading
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10 Aug 2020
Explore 10 popular open source development tools
Whether you're writing, managing, building or deploying source code, there is an open source development tool to help do the job. Check out these quick tool intros to get you started. Continue Reading
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03 Aug 2020
Deloitte, Unqork team up to bring no-code to the enterprise
Deloitte has partnered with no-code development platform provider Unqork to help enterprise customers that are undergoing digital transformations and app modernizations. Continue Reading
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29 Jul 2020
Altova debuts debugger for low-code applications
Low-code app development could gain a quality boost from Altova and its debugger for low-code applications, which helps developers catch and fix bugs in the development process. Continue Reading
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02 Jul 2020
Amazon CodeGuru uses machine learning to improve code
With Amazon CodeGuru now generally available, developers can write higher-quality, cost-efficient Java code. The service uses machine learning to find and fix bugs. Continue Reading
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26 Jun 2020
Amazon uses spreadsheet interface for Honeycode no-code tool
Amazon Web Services has delivered a new no-code tool called Honeycode. It is a fully managed service with a spreadsheet user interface for non-programmers to create apps. Continue Reading
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10 Jun 2020
Logi Analytics unveils new platform for developers
With ease of use and customization capabilities in mind, Logi unveiled Logi Composer, a new platform for developing embedded applications. Continue Reading
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04 Jun 2020
Microsoft fuels 'developer velocity' with Azure, new tools
Microsoft is pushing the theme of 'developer velocity,' or how coders can quickly transform an idea into viable business software. Experts vary on how new the concept really is. Continue Reading
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28 May 2020
DockerCon 2020 showcases tighter alliance with Microsoft
Docker has introduced an integration with Azure Container Instances that developers can use to run Docker commands in ACI and switch from desktop development to the cloud. Continue Reading
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15 May 2020
Kite intros code completion for JavaScript developers
Kite's AI-powered code completion technology helps make Python and JavaScript developers more productive with deep learning models that predict the next logical line of code in apps. Continue Reading
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08 May 2020
Collaboration, better coding themes dominate GitHub Satellite
GitHub released two new tools at its GitHub Satellite virtual event: GitHub Codespaces and GitHub Discussions. Both are meant to help developers collaborate and code more effectively. Continue Reading
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07 May 2020
Oracle's Project Leyden uses static images to ease Java pain
Oracle's new Project Leyden introduces static images to help ease long-standing Java language shortcomings such as slow startup times and unwieldy footprints. Continue Reading
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24 Feb 2020
Lessons learned from Credit Karma GraphQL architecture
Credit Karma's vice president of engineering explains why and how the personal finance service is using the GraphQL data query technology to support its growing business. Continue Reading
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30 Jan 2020
Experts explain how AWS Lambda works internally
AWS Lambda introduces its fair share of benefits and problems. In case you missed it, here are three expert tips to help serverless functions find a comfortable place within your software systems. Continue Reading
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28 Jan 2020
The fundamental benefits of programming in Rust
Why does Rust continue to rise in popularity? We examine the features of this composable, cross-platform language that make it a valid competitor to C-based coding. Continue Reading
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16 Jan 2020
The 6 IDE features to use for tool selection
The best IDE for a project depends on the languages programmers use, how the platform integrates with code repositories and other tools, and many other factors. Continue Reading
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02 Jan 2020
How the .NET Core platform advances cloud-based app deployment
The capabilities of .NET Core keep developers interested. We break down the reasons why that's the case. Continue Reading
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11 Nov 2019
6 quick facts about a Java microservices architecture
Building microservices in Java may not be as simple as it seems. Here are six quick facts and tips that will help you with Java-based microservices development. Continue Reading
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16 Oct 2019
The benefits -- and tradeoffs -- of a mobile SDK
A mobile SDK can do wonders for mobile app development. But how does it work, and what are the pitfalls to watch out for when you take this approach? Continue Reading
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26 Dec 2017
Test your IQ on microservices principles and strategies
Think you have a good handle on microservices and how to properly introduce them to your organization? Take a shot at this quiz to find out for yourself. Continue Reading
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23 Dec 2015
Are microservices more like SOA or MVC architecture?
How new is the concept of microservices? Does it compare more closely with the principles of SOA or those of MVC architecture? Chris Riley examines this topic. Continue Reading
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12 Nov 2014
Where JMS 2.0 misses the mark
JMS 2.0 added significant ease-of-use and messaging features to the popular API. Bill Claybrook looks at what's new in JMS 2.0 and what's missing. Continue Reading
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30 May 2014
Build your knowledge of UML diagrams
These six questions will help you build a better understanding of UML diagrams. Continue Reading
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14 May 2014
Quiz: What do you know about unified modeling language?
Prove your unified modeling language smarts with our quiz. Continue Reading