Application development and design

As software demands become more prevalent and complex, application development and design continues to experience a wave of changes in terms of tooling and practices. Learn about the latest in this field, including breakdowns of both established and emerging languages, as well as the key practices required for successful development efforts.

July 20, 2022 20 Jul'22
Front-end build tool Vite.js speeds up development

JavaScript development server and bundler Vite.js brings multiple enhancements with the release of Vite 3.0.
June 08, 2022 08 Jun'22
OpenJS World 2022 highlights what's new in web standards

At OpenJS World 2022, a keynote panel discussed efforts focused on improving interoperability and evolving web standards, and commiserated on how some things will never change.
May 18, 2022 18 May'22
Google Firebase speeds developer process with new features

The new Firebase additions may not excite developers, but they do add some much-needed functionality to the platform.
April 07, 2022 07 Apr'22
Atlassian product expansion raises fresh integration questions

Atlassian added analytics and new Atlas and Compass apps to orchestrate work among distributed teams, but some customers still seek deeper integrations between its cloud tools.

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operator

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daemon

In computing, a daemon (pronounced DEE-muhn) is a program that runs continuously as a background process and wakes up to handle periodic service requests, which often come from remote processes. Continue Reading
software testing

Software testing is the process of assessing the functionality of a software program. Continue Reading

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A brief breakdown of declarative vs. imperative programming

While imperative programming is both an established and approachable method of coding, the declarative model is gaining appeal as demands for complex, flexible features increase. Continue Reading
Using the BFF pattern to keep UIs flexible and reliable

BFF is a simple design pattern that can help developers address UI-related challenges, such as problematic coupling, overfetching of data and inconsistent error handling. Continue Reading
web services

Web services are a type of internet software that use standardized messaging protocols and are made available from an application service provider's web server for use by a client or other web-based programs. Continue Reading

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A quick glance at the history of C programming languages

Since C hit the scene in 1972, the language has continuously evolved to stay relevant in modern development. We examine C's history and why it's still relevant. Continue Reading
A 7-point language comparison of Ballerina vs. Golang

This comparison takes a look at both Ballerina and Golang, including their support for high-level programming, libraries, built-in management features and community support. Continue Reading
How viable is it to create microservices in Python?

Python offers microservices developers access to advanced scripting, embedded testing and plugin tooling. But is it a good fit for you? And what are the alternatives if it isn't? Continue Reading

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Fight microservices complexity with low-code development

Software developers are in a constant battle with complexity. Microservices hold promise as ready-to-assemble app components, but low-code development might be a better approach. Continue Reading
4 tips to tackle common microservices testing problems

Flaky tests put code quality -- and development team morale -- at risk. Proliferating microservices stress out test environments, so use these techniques to keep everything running. Continue Reading
Achieve application state management in microservices designs

Discover the how-tos for managing state in microservices applications, and then evaluate prevalent front-end and back-end state management approaches. Continue Reading