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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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 15, 2020 15 May'20
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.
May 08, 2020 08 May'20
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.

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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
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
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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Node.js vs. .NET Core: 3 key considerations

Both open source development runtimes offer advantages for web and mobile builds, so developers should choose based on performance, containers and scaling as well as peer support. Continue Reading
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
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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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
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
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
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
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