The rise of Node.js: JavaScript graduates to the server
Microsoft and others have already adopted this technology to extend JavaScript beyond the browser. Still, software developers
should beware the limits of Node.js.
Paul Krill,
February 2012
Develop an environment-aware Maven build process
Including environment variables in your Maven build process could boost your team's efficiency at every stage of the software
development lifecycle. Java developer Paul Spinelli demonstrates his custom approach to environment-aware Maven builds.
Paul Spinelli,
February 2012
Programming Opa: Web development, reimagined
MLstate's Opa streamlines Web app development with a single language for client and server, but the bright promise is not
without pitfalls.
Rick Grehan,
February 2012
Git gets equipped for the enterprise
AccuRev will release Kando, a connector that enables many of its own enterprise features to work with the Git open source
version-control software.
Joab Jackson,
January 2012
What JavaScript's inventor really thinks about Google Dart
Brendan Eich says that Google's language is not likely to get browser support and that browsers probably would not be extended
to support native code.
Paul Krill,
January 2012
Node.js inventor extends JavaScript programming beyond browsers
Interview: Ryan Dahl discusses why his invention is catching fire with developers.
Paul Krill,
January 2012
Ruby on Rails 3.2 said to speed Web app development
The new version of the Ruby on Rails framework features enhancements like a faster dev mode that could aid Web development.
Joab Jackson,
January 2012
Consumerization: The view from IT you may not like but need to hear
A CTO argues why IT's seemingly silly and overly strict rules are in fact necessary and good.
Galen Gruman,
January 2012
Mobile UIs: It's developers vs. users
Increased emphasis on distinctive smartphone UIs means even more headaches for cross-platform mobile developers.
Neil McAllister,
January 2012
jQ.Mobi JavaScript framework boasts faster mobile apps
The JavaScript framework simplifies Web development and boosts performance for iOS and Android.
Paul Krill,
January 2012
Enterprise Hadoop: Big data processing made easier
Amazon, Cloudera, Hortonworks, IBM, and MapR mix simpler setup of Hadoop clusters with proprietary twists and trade-offs
Peter Wayner,
January 2012
Still don't think open source hurts commercial software? Guess again
Enterprises in cloud environments are mostly opting for open source Java app servers over commercial counterparts.
Paul Krill,
January 2012
How to retool your IT skills for the cloud
Cloud computing experts explain how IT pros can adapt their skills for the cloud and the impact cloud computing will have
on five different IT jobs.
Meredith Levinson,
January 2012
Judge: No date for Android trial until Oracle fixes damages theory
The judge also asks Oracle to 'waive reliance' on the controversial email by Google engineer Tim Lindholm.
Chris Kanaracus,
January 2012
Jaspersoft aims its open source analytics suite at PaaS developers
Red Hat's OpenShift is the first in a series of platform-as-a-service offerings to feature Jaspersoft's suite.
Chris Kanaracus,
January 2012