The recently released 2020 Open Source Security and Risk Analysis (OSSRA) report, produced by the Synopsys Cybersecurity Research Center (CyRC), found that of more than 1,250 codebases analyzed in 2019, not only did virtually 100% have some open-source components, but also that an average of 70% of the code was open source, nearly double the …
The Apache Software Foundation (ASF) has released a beta for Apache Cassandra 4.0. According to the ASF, contributors have made over 1,000 bug fixes, improvements, and new features for version 4.0. The ASF has stated that no additional features will be added to future beta releases or the GA release of Apache Cassandra 4.0. “You …
Applitools added AI auto-maintenance and smart assist to its end-to-end platform. AI powered smart assist automatically analyzes large batches of test results, often numbering in the hundreds or even thousands of tests. It then removes any redundancies by grouping similar visual and functional regressions together. “Test maintenance is a painstaking and error-prone task, which is …
Perforce Software announced that it acquired Methodics, a provider of intellectual property life cycle management and traceability solutions for enterprises. Perforce explained the acquisition will help it expand its DevOps portfolio. “The semiconductor and embedded software design markets continue to expand, especially as they serve growing AI, automotive, cloud, and IoT markets,” said Mark Ties, …
Visual Studio 2019 version 16.6 contains the first user-visible pieces of C++20 Ranges support, according to Microsoft. The standard library concepts in ‘<concepts>’ have been shipping in MSVC since version 16.3. This includes the customization point ‘std::ranges::swap.’ Also available are the first batch of Range algorithms in ‘<algorithm>.’ Additional details are available here. WinUI 3 …
The Swift programming language team has announced a new open-source Swift server ecosystem project. Swift Service Lifecycle is designed to free up resources before exiting an application. “Most services have startup and shutdown workflow-logic which is often sensitive to failure and hard to get right. Startup sequences include actions like initializing thread pools, running data …
Waldo is now open for sign ups. Waldo is a no-coding testing platform that was designed to help mobile teams build better apps and shift faster with fewer bugs. According to the company, by signing up, users will be able to record tests in their browser, have tests run automatically against new app versions, and …
Apache APISIX, the cloud-native API gateway used to handle interface traffic for web, mobile, and IoT applications, just reached Top-Level Project status at the Apache Software Foundation. Apache APISIX is based on Nginx and etcd. “Thanks to the help of our mentors, contributors and the Apache Incubator, Apache APISIX has now graduated as a Top-Level …
Airship launched free feature flags by Apptimize, enabling app developers to control the scope and timing of feature launches to validate success and reduce risk prior to full rollout. Developers can use Apptimize Feature Flags to choose when and to whom new features are accessible, and easily turn them on or off. In addition to …
It’s a new age for software development, defined by the rise of mobile applications and iterative development releases. Today’s fast-paced development environment doesn’t slow down for anyone. If monitoring tools don’t work to promote speed and agility for the teams using them, then new solutions must be found. As a result of this mindset, mature …
Atlassian introduced new updates to Confluence and Trello designed to better support working from home. According to the company, the new updates make important information easier and quicker to access, and improves visibility into the work being done. “Teams around the world were forced into working remotely, but now many organizations are considering a permanent …
The 9th major release of the open-source Java web framework Apache Wicket is now available. Wicket 9 is built on top of Java 11 and designed to help web developers keep up to date with Java’s evolution. “The release of Java 9 has been a turning point in Java history which laid the foundation for …
Altova announced the release of MobileTogether 7.0, a low code app development framework that introduced a new debugger for testing and troubleshooting app behavior during development in addition to numerous tools for defining controls, actions and UI refinements. “Developers who are building highly sophisticated apps and solutions need the ability to troubleshoot throughout the development …
JetBrains has released the last milestone preview of Kotlin 1.4. Among the standard library changes in 1.4-M3, JVM libraries now come with the module-info descriptor, functional interfaces are added to the standard library, and new collection operations to cover real-life costs were added. The new jlink tool allows users to generate a custom java runtime …
An Introduction to cross-platform hybrid development for architects and development leaders The growing adoption of hybrid is evident in a recent Forrester survey that found two-thirds of developers are choosing a cross-platform or web-based approach over native tools. Meanwhile, top brands like Target, Nationwide, and Southwest Airlines have chosen a hybrid approach over native to …
This five-step blueprint to creating efficient and informed teams using automated business processes and centralized data streams will show you how to: — Fill the gaps between siloed systems; — Choose a solution to drive automation and insight; — Plan for your automation implementation; — Checklist tasks for full implementation; and — Assess the value of …
Process is the lifeblood of every business, and yet too many organizations suffer from processes that are inefficient and unsustainable. Whether your organization is stuck navigating a snarl of unwieldy spreadsheets and emails or painstakingly customizing large, complex systems with part-time support from overworked technical teams, the result is the same: a bogged-down business with …
Businesses today struggle as a result of the three big challenges with traditional analytics products – legacy tools that won’t work with all of their data, that don’t have the architecture to handle big data, and that can’t take actions in real-time to keep them ahead of the competition. Qrvey is the next generation of …
In an Agile world, software and IT teams are under constant pressure to move faster. Typically, this means decreasing the relative length of delivery time while continuing to improve quality on each successive release. At the same time, there’s always pressure to minimize testing costs. An emphasis on testing and quality has made a huge …
Migrating to Amazon Web Services (AWS) can help you move faster, operate more efficiently, and save substantial costs, all while benefiting from the scale and performance of the cloud. In this guide, we discuss how cloud adoption can deliver significant business value to your organization and what you can do in order to maximize its …
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