AI still has a ways to go in code refactoring
In the rush to embrace coding assistants like Amazon CodeWhisperer to generate new code for developers, we haven’t spent much time asking if that code is any good. By some measures, the answer is clearly “no.” According to a GitClear analysis, “Code generated during 2023 … resembles [that of] an itinerant contributor,” likely caused by […]
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Intro to Extism: A WebAssembly library for extendable apps and plugins
WebAssembly was originally designed to give in-browser web applications a way to run portable, sandboxed, high-performance binaries. As WASM matures beyond the browser, new uses for the technology are emerging. Using WASM to build programmability and extensibility into applications is one use case that is gathering steam. The Extism software library lets you write programs […]
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9 Ways IoT Makes Construction More Efficient
The Internet of Things (IoT) has the potential to increase the average construction company’s efficiency substantially. There are numerous ways they can implement this technology to achieve such benefits. IoT for Construction #1: Site Surveillance Closed circuit surveillance has been an impractical solution in the construction industry because projects are temporary, and the installation process […]
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The temptation of AI as a service
Back in the early days of the cloud, I had a nice little business taking enterprise applications and reengineering them so they could be delivered as software-as-a-service cloud assets. Many enterprises believed that their custom application, which provided value by addressing a niche need, could be resold as a SaaS service and become another source […]
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How IoT Networks Work: A Comprehensive Overview
IoT networks are complex ecosystems with multiple systems that need to communicate with each other seamlessly. These discrete parts have requirements and constraints. But how do IoT networks work? They each need to source data from different parts of the data pipeline, run calculations, provide varying degrees of fault tolerance, and send messages to other […]
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Ubuntu Linux update brings performance boosts, tool updates
Canonical has released Ubuntu 24.04 LTS, aka “Noble Numbat,” a new Long Term Support release of the popular Linux distribution that brings performance enhancements and toolchain updates for developers. Announced April 25 and downloadable from ubuntu.com, Ubuntu 24.04 LTS offers Linux 6.8 kernel capabilities with improved syscall performance, nested KVM (Kernel-based Virtual Machine) support on […]
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IoT Software Development: Choosing the Best Company for Your Project
Choosing the right IoT software development company can feel like an overwhelming prospect, but remember – this initial work has a huge pay-off: a successful IoT app that users can’t get enough of. Keep reading to learn which factors you should consider when searching for the right IoT software development company for your project. Understanding […]
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Java proposal would streamline module package imports
Java would be enhanced with the ability to succinctly import all packages exported by a module, under a proposal floating in the Java community. The plan would simplify the use of modular libraries in Java. The preview language feature for Java SE (Standard Edition), called Module Import Declarations, has been filed as a JDK Enhancement […]
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Digital Transformation and Connectivity in the Machine Shop
Digital transformation in manufacturing and machining marks a revolutionary shift toward integrating digital technologies into all aspects of business operations. This shift is particularly relevant for machine shops, where adopting such technologies can improve precision, speed, and quality. Connectivity and the Internet of Things (IoT) stand at the heart of this modern manufacturing landscape. They […]
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7 innovative ways to use low-code tools and platforms
Some developers and business leaders believe that low-code is only for small, lightly used applications such as replacing spreadsheets and building dashboards. “These tools, in general, aren’t well suited to more advanced applications,” says Steve Jones, devops advocate at Red Gate Software. With heavier use and more complex data manipulation requirements, he says, “they often […]
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