Which Comes First: Parallel Languages or Patterns?
Author and programmer Clay Breshears explores parallel programming patterns, how they are evolving and how they’ll impact future parallel coders.
Programming
Language Lessons: Where New Parallel Developments Fit Into Your Toolkit
An array of technologies now target parallel programming — SEJITS, OpenCL, Cilk Plus and ParaSail, among others. What roles will these languages play?
Taming the Parallel Beast
Writing parallel programs — or parallelizing existing serial code — requires programmers to overcome several stumbling blocks. Here’s how.
New Programming Languages to Watch
Should you be keeping an eye out for new programming languages, such as Fantom, F# and Dart?
11 Tips for Mobile Software Development
Mobile software development varies from platform to platform, but there are key considerations that apply to all of them.
Getting to Know NoSQL
NoSQL databases are getting loads of attention, but does this technology really meet IT needs?
What’s Ahead for Functional Languages?
If you’re a developer looking for alternatives, find out whether Scala, F# and Clojure are viable options.
What Does It Take to Squeeze Legacy Desktop Apps Into Mobile Devices?
With new tablets and other mobile devices, developers need to port existing apps to take best advantage of the new platforms.
Yes or No on NoSQL?
The rise of multiple NoSQL database technologies has database gurus scratching their heads about the suitability of NoSQL solutions for enterprise.
Why Is Parallel Programming So Hard
Is parallel programming as hard as it sounds, or does it just require a fresh mindset and access to the right tools?
Strike Back at SQL Injections
Structured Query Language is one of the most popular ways hackers attack enterprises. Programmer and trainer Paul Litwin tells you how to identify weaknesses before hackers do.
Steve Lionel on Why Fortran Still Matters
Most Web-era programmers work with PERL, Python and Java languages, but Intel’s Steve Lionel says Fortran’s pure number-crunching strength keeps it front-and-center for some apps.