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• Growing the demand for NoSQL technology, and non-relational solutions

  While relational databases have been the stalwart of enterprise computing, more and more organizations are looking at NoSQL solutions that will free them from many of the constraints of a relational database system.  Continue Reading

• AngularJS: A JavaScript framework built with software testing in mind

  Modern development methodologies rely heavily on testing and testing frameworks. Of course, testing frameworks are quite mature in the Java and .NET world, but they have been nascent in terms of JavaScript. Here's what's new in the world of ...  Continue Reading

• From the mobile browser to the cloud: The expanding role of JavaScript

  While originally a language confined just to the web browser, JavaScript has become a requirement for server-side developers as well, as its use in cloud based and mobile applications has become more prevalent and important than ever.  Continue Reading

• How realistic is your mobile testing strategy?

  Given the unpredictable nature of the way handheld devices will be used, organizations must ensure they employ a realistic mobile testing strategy, or face the reality that problems will be a reality after deployment.  Continue Reading

• Can a pattern become an anti-pattern? How to avoid the loose coupling mistake

  Nobody is debating the benefits of loose-coupling, but far too many SOA architects take the practice too far. Make sure you know when loose-coupling makes sense, and more importantly, when it doesn't.  Continue Reading

• Will value types and structured arrays be Java 9's cap feather?

  Scalability and performance are always issues that dog the Java platform. But with so many lessons learned from languages like Scala and Clojure, will Java 9 take on these scalability issues by introducing immutable types like structured arrays and ...  Continue Reading

• Will 2015 be the year of the cloud-based, mobile IDE?

  With so many improvements in both cloud based technology and handheld devices, more and more developers want to develop in the same device they send texts with. Will 2015 be the year of the cloud-based, mobile IDE?  Continue Reading

• Cloud based IDEs continue to mature, changing the software development process

  There has always been talk of doing software development in the cloud, but the reality has been far from the promise. But recent improvements are changing attitudes, enticing developers to change their software development process.  Continue Reading

• 10 reasons why HTML5 implementation should happen now

  Learn the top 10 reasons why HTML5 implementation should be your next Web development project.  Continue Reading

• Four tips to help tell if your continuous integration (CI) process is working

  Many organizations have adopted a continuous integration (CI) process. CI promises many benefits, but only if you're doing CI properly. Here are four tips to help you evaluate whether or not your continuous integration process is working.  Continue Reading

• Going beyond big data processing to achieve big data understanding

  Big data solutions have given enterprises the power to handle, manage and process massive amounts of information, but how do organizations extract meaning from that information? Big data architecture is evolving to do just that.  Continue Reading

• From web development to delivery: Deep front end knowledge is a must for 2015

  Web based deliver will be taken to new levels in 2015, as the technology used to deliver content over the web will actually become the technology used to built it as well, as development tools take to the web.  Continue Reading

• Reflecting on Liferay Portal: From big data to secure mobile delivery

  The portal has evolved in a variety of ways, not the least of which is the manner in which it can integrate with big data solutions and deliver secure mobile content. Here are ten big takeaways from the 2014 Liferay Symposium in Boston.  Continue Reading

• Saving money in the cloud: Tips for getting the greatest ROI on AWS

  Many organizations move to the cloud to save money, but often there is sticker shock when the first bill comes in. Here are some tips on how to get the greatest return on investment (ROI) on your Amazon Web Services (AWS) migration.  Continue Reading

• Seven ways to optimize mobile apps for improved performance

  While many organizations have been developing mobile apps for years, making sure those apps are optimized in such a way that will improve performance is still a challenge. Here we look at seven simple ways organizations can optimize their mobile ...  Continue Reading