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.
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Why Linux Needs Malware Protection
As Linux attacks increase across servers, PCs and Android smartphones, security by obscurity’s not enough. Here’s how enterprises and developers should be rethinking their assumptions about Linux platform and device security.
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.
4 Key Principles for Creating Truly Open Open-source Projects
A successful open-source software initiative goes beyond simply releasing source code when the project is done.
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?
Could Windows Server 8’s SMB 2.2 Protocol Spur Cloud Development?
Developers have high hopes that Microsoft’s support of the SMB 2.2 protocol could quicken the pace of third-party cloud and virtualization development. And, oh yes, it wouldn’t hurt Windows Server 8 either.
Tips for Building and Deploying Cloud-based Apps
Building cloud-based apps requires expertise not associated with premise-based ones. Here are some tips for creating apps in the cloud.
Does Your Enterprise Need Its Own App Store?
Here’s why it should — and what to consider in developing an app store strategy for your enterprise.
What’s Ahead for Functional Languages?
If you’re a developer looking for alternatives, find out whether Scala, F# and Clojure are viable options.