EGUIDE:
All kinds of organisations are waking up to the benefits of next-generation programming tools. In this 14-page buyer's guide, Computer Weekly looks at how low-code tools are helping a range of users, the ways they can boost efficiency and the many considerations that come with them.
WHITE PAPER:
Despite its age, COBOL remains one of the most popular languages for developing business applications. But when it comes to modernizing your applications and improving performance, what support does COBOL provide? Find out in this article, and get an overview of benefits of the latest version of COBOL running on IBM System z.
PRESENTATION:
Support for the CASE tool Pacbase will end in 2015, meaning your Pacbase-dependent business functions are at risk. In this resource, uncover new challenges that emerge as Pacbase support ends, and weigh your survival options in the post-Pacbase world.
RESOURCE CENTER:
If you're an Android developer looking to get started creating apps for Windows 8, look no further than this resource center made just for you. You'll get tools on how to build Windows Store apps using a variety of programming languages, including blog posts, coding road maps, and much more.
TECHNICAL ARTICLE:
It's amazing how many books on parallel computing use the term parellelism without clearly defining it. In this technical article, Charles Leiserson, Professor of Computer Science and Engineering at MIT, provides a brief introduction to this theory.
WHITE PAPER:
Read this paper to learn 11 best practice peer code review tips to optimize review sessions, improve code, and make the most of valuable time. Some of the key findings include how many lines of code you should review in an hour, annotating code before you begin reviewing, leveraging a check list system, and more.
WHITE PAPER:
Read this white paper for an examination of a new software development language and technology called SequenceL, as well as a description of how it works, why there is a need for it and how well it performs in parallel environments.
WHITE PAPER:
Access this resource to learn helpful tips on how to develop and program Java so you can bring its advanced capabilities to your organization. Review best practices on how to tackle various components of the platform and uncover the skills you need to become an expert Java developer.
EZINE:
This week’s Computer Weekly kicks off our Buyer's Guide to private cloud. It also contains our RSA conference coverage of the latest IT security trends and the future for Microsoft's Trustworthy Computing initiative. And we discuss the role of apprenticeships in encouraging more young people to work in IT.