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• October 07, 2019 07 Oct'19

  GitHub tempts enterprises with Semmle, security enhancements

  With the Semmle semantic code analysis engine freshly added to its quiver, GitHub gives corporate development teams one way to boost security of their open source software.

• September 17, 2019 17 Sep'19

  Java SE 13 adds performance, security, stability features

  Java SE 13 provides developers with new features to make the Java language and platform more secure and stable. Oracle has also rolled out free cloud services and developer tools.

• September 11, 2019 11 Sep'19

  Eclipse completes enterprise Java move with Jakarta EE 8

  The Eclipse Foundation has assumed control of the Java EE enterprise platform and specifications from Oracle and has launched an all open source version of the technology.

• March 28, 2019 28 Mar'19

  JavaScript popularity drives TypeScript adoption among devs

  More developers choose to work with JavaScript to build web, server-side and mobile applications, while TypeScript has quickly gained traction, according to recent analysis.

• August 14, 2017 14 Aug'17

  Gender and ethnic parity is not equivalent to workplace diversity

  Former Google employee James Damore's recently leaked memo about his old employer's employment activities has brought the discussion about IT hiring practices to the fore. After reading a vast ...

• October 05, 2016 05 Oct'16

  Pros and cons of a DIY approach to contributing to open source efforts

  Everyone wants to contribute to open source projects, but few consider the risks. Salesforce evangelist James Ward outlines the legal and security risks involved.

• June 17, 2016 17 Jun'16

  Apache Spark streaming analytics engine key to integrating big data

  Learn how a variety of improvements to the open source Apache Spark streaming analytics engine promises to improve the development of big data applications.

• August 27, 2015 27 Aug'15

  Redis creator signs with vendor amid community support

  How did the Redis community feel when the creator of their coveted NoSQL database signed on with a commercial vendor? TheServerSide talks to Salvatore Sanfilippo to find out.

• June 23, 2015 23 Jun'15

  Red Hat announces support for the Open Container Project

  Red Hat joins other vendors to support the Open Container Project, not a surprise.

• June 18, 2015 18 Jun'15

  OpenStack develops its own static code analysis tool for Python

  For OpenStack, necessity proved to be the mother of invention, leading to development of a static code analysis tool for Python called Bandit.

• May 21, 2015 21 May'15

  Open source initiatives saving grace for many companies

  Companies are realizing that IT can't write all the code needed. They are learning to write less code and do more with open source initiatives.

• May 20, 2015 20 May'15

  Guiding design tenets behind OpenStack software

  The importance of OpenStack design tenets is not lost on developers. Following these tenets drives the development and evolution of OpenStack software.

• May 20, 2015 20 May'15

  DevOps software development promise aided by OpenStack

  The promise of DevOps software development is being helped along by OpenStack, which is creating more opportunities for automation of operations.