Oracle Helidon 4 Java microservices framework stresses virtual threads
Oracle has released the production version of Helidon 4, a microservices framework for Java featuring a server implementation harnessing virtual threads for higher performance. Version 4 was announced October 24; instructions can be found at helidon.io. There also is a migration guide. Before Helidon 4, the project’s web server utilized Netty as its foundation and […]
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How to use the specification design pattern in C#
Whеn wе work in business applications, our job is to writе businеss logic that implements thе businеss rulеs—i.e., the rules that our company has specified for application. How can we make this job easier? One way is to use the specification design pattern. Thе spеcification dеsign pattеrn providеs a flеxiblе way to dеfinе and combinе […]
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8 ways to fix open source funding
For all the successes of open source, developers are painfully aware of where the model starts to break down. What happens when the de facto lead developer gets tired of doing all the work, or when different groups start to squabble and the project splinters? Say a bug appears but no one can be bothered […]
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Uno Platform updates to 5.0
November is the time for .NET updates, with .NET 8 peeking around the corner. It’s not the only part of the .NET ecosystem that gets an update; many third-party tools, frameworks, and platforms roll out their own updates to be ready for the new release. As this year’s .NET is an even-numbered long-term support release, […]
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The impact of public cloud price hikes
The growth and success of cloud computing are undeniable. Also undeniable are concerns about increasing prices that have surfaced with this growth, especially as generative AI and associated development are on everyone’s to-do list. Price hikes are inevitable. Those that can produce, operate, and maintain cloud services also have their own increasing bills for talent, […]
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KubeCon points to the future of enterprise IT
Cloud has become synonymous with enterprise IT, but let’s not get ahead of ourselves. Though enterprises now spend roughly $545 billion annually on cloud infrastructure, according to IDC, and 41% of that spend goes to the top five cloud providers, the reality is that a substantial amount of money, even “cloud” money, isn’t being spent […]
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Visual Studio Code update emphasizes audio cues, Activity Bar
The latest release of Microsoft’s Visual Studio Code editor features more audio cues, customizable Activity Bar positioning, and coding improvements to the Python extension. VS Code 1.84, also known as the October 2023 release, was published November 1. It can be downloaded for Windows, Linux, or Mac at the Visual Studio Code website. Highlighted in […]
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The clouds can’t afford to forget developers
The major cloud providers announced earnings last week, and their growth is slowing significantly. What that means, however, isn’t immediately obvious. Earlier this year each of the clouds used the same word to explain the decreased pace: “optimization.” Customers are cutting spending in some areas so they can increase it elsewhere. What is the “elsewhere” […]
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Do you still need a degree to be a cloud pro?
At the end of the 20th century, high school students knew the rules to get ahead. Rule number 1: Any well-paying professional job requires a four-year college degree. Rule number 2: A degree from the right school opens more doors. As a below-average dyslexic student who was unlikely to get a 1500 on the SAT, […]
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Zenhub beefs up on-prem edition
Zenhub has updated its Zenhub Enterprise project management platform for internal deployments. Zenhub Enterprise 4.0 both deploys on-premises and eliminates the need for a GitHub account. Zenhub Enterprise 4.0 was announced October 17 and is available now. Teams can use Zenhub Enterprise with GitHub or instead use the built-in Zenhub Issues capability. Zenhub Issues functions […]
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