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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Development platforms News
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April 07, 2021
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Apr'21
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.
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March 26, 2021
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Mar'21
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.
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March 16, 2021
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Mar'21
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.
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February 24, 2021
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Feb'21
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.
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application service provider (ASP)
An application service provider (ASP) is a company that offers individuals or enterprises access to applications and related services over the internet. Continue Reading
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Remote Procedure Call (RPC)
Remote Procedure Call (RPC) is a protocol that one program can use to request a service from a program located in another computer on a network without having to understand the network's details. Continue Reading
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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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Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.
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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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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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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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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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When should app developers choose no-code platforms?
No-code platforms have a place in app development, but knowing how and when to use them is key. An expert looks at features that make them a good choice for many app dev projects. Continue Reading
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Experts discuss trending serverless apps at JavaOne
Find out some of the emerging trends in serverless apps that were discussed at JavaOne for improving SaaS delivery and architecting complex enterprise applications. Continue Reading
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Designing a modern enterprise architecture
Building apps to handle thousands of simultaneous, distributed services requires a new architectural approach. Kurt Marko examines the steps organizations will need to take. Continue Reading
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Apache Hadoop applications: How to integrate Hadoop for mobile use
To meet the needs of mobile application development, existing Hadoop applications should be used. Continue Reading
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Using patterns for big data design
Design patterns have caught on as a way to simplify development of software applications. Increasingly, that means using them for big data design. Continue Reading