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?
Software
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.
Thought Leader James Reinders on Parallel Programming
Powerful parallel programming tools abound for developers, but shifting the programmer’s mindset is more important.
Interview: Rob Enderle on Plug-and-play Appliances
A look at how special-purpose appliances are simplifying tasks for IT departments, even though the field needs to mature.
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.
Agile Software Development Trends
David Thomas of Rally Software, a leader in Agile application lifecycle management, talks about the latest software trends.
DevOps: Indispensable Approach or Costly Distraction?
An Intel Agile practitioner says DevOps, while disruptive, can spark improvements in software delivery.
Is ParalleX This Year’s Model?
ParalleX execution model and HPX implementation aim to harness the potential of high-end machines.
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?
Nice Gesture, But What Does It Mean?
As the installed base of smartphones, tablets and digital kiosks grows, so does the need for gesture-based user interfaces. Design expert Don Norman explains why the current paradigm is frustrating for users and developers alike.
What’s Next For OpenACC?
A Georgia Tech professor assesses the impact of a parallel programming standard.
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.