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.
Programming
Thought Leader James Reinders on Parallel Programming
Powerful parallel programming tools abound for developers, but shifting the programmer’s mindset is more important.
Open-source Databases in the Post-Oracle World
Oracle’s purchase of MySQL had some predicting the end of open-source databases, but it looks like the opposite is happening.
What’s Next For OpenACC?
A Georgia Tech professor assesses the impact of a parallel programming standard.
Is Ruby on Rails a Crown Jewel?
Ruby on Rails is a favorite Web-development environment. As it expands to support other platforms, can Ruby become the cross-platform Crown Jewel?
Is ParalleX This Year’s Model?
ParalleX execution model and HPX implementation aim to harness the potential of high-end machines.
DevOps: Indispensable Approach or Costly Distraction?
An Intel Agile practitioner says DevOps, while disruptive, can spark improvements in software delivery.
Agile Software Development Trends
David Thomas of Rally Software, a leader in Agile application lifecycle management, talks about the latest software trends.