Languages and standards
Skeptics fear Oracle will continue a heavy-handed tradition, while some see open source efforts starting to sideline the JCP... more
Support for the next generation of HTML is already appearing in today’s browsers and Web pages. Are you ready to take advantage?... more
Company offers NaturalOne IDE for the decades-old language... more
The programming language aims to combine the speed of Python with the robustness of C++... more
Job trends show employers are seeking PHP-focused developers over Java, or .Net platform developers with ancillary PHP skills... more
The plan to meld HotSpot with JRockit is evolving, and a single JVM based on both technologies is expected within two years... more
By adding R support, both companies show that commercial vendors can turn an open source threat into an opportunity... more
The database leader has big plans for Java as it begins merging Sun Microsystems' software product line with its own -- fears of Java's demise now seem misplaced... more
Some users fear Oracle may control Java more tightly than Sun did... more
Second alpha version is released with final release expected in June... more
The Indexed Database API will allow Web apps to store structured data in browsers... more
The Austin, Texas, startup's technology automates Java application deployment... more
The open source project, still in the alpha stage, reflects what JavaScript could look like with a syntax to match its features... more
Groovy language features a few old tricks aimed at making life easier for Java programmers and at easing the burden of working with SQL-based databases... more
The iPhone, Oracle’s Sun buyout, and Windows 7 dominated the year’s tech news. Discover the key events that fell under the media radar... more
The year that loved smartphones, scripting languages, the cloud, and open source was not always kind to developers... more
How long does it take to draft a new version of the standard behind JavaScript? Try 10 years... more
Ecma approves the format, which offers an alternative to XML ... more
The company, which has been silent while waiting to be acquired by Oracle, will discuss Java EE 6 and other software on Thursday... more
Will Google’s new pet language evolve programming or merely widen the schism between vendor-specific camps?... more
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