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.

February 18, 2021 18 Feb'21
Google, Microsoft back Python and Rust programming languages

As Google and Microsoft join and strengthen forces with the foundations behind the Python and Rust programming languages, the companies will get to help shape their future.
June 04, 2020 04 Jun'20
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.
May 28, 2020 28 May'20
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.
May 28, 2020 28 May'20
Quarkus goes GA, gains Red Hat Runtimes support

With Quarkus, Red Hat targets the popular Spring Boot framework to help developers use Java as a first-class language to build microservices and container-based applications.

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Frameworks, libraries and languages for machine learning

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Static vs. dynamic typing: The details and differences

What are the key differences between static typing and dynamic typing, and what role do their differences play in the decision to use one programming language over another? Continue Reading
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
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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Using the saga design pattern for microservices transactions

We explore how the saga design pattern can support complex, long-term business processes and provide reliable rollback mechanisms for multistep transaction failures. Continue Reading
4 mobile app security threats all developers must face

Mobile apps carry their own set of code-based vulnerabilities and entry points, meaning developers need to step up their secure development, coding and deployment practices. Continue Reading
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