Software Development
Development Stories
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The Bugs They Wouldn't Fix Are Breaking the InternetZero-day bugs or exploits remain very common, and nearly every major vendor has reported them at various times. Because of security vulnerabilities, we are seeing a thriving black market for bugs, competitions to discover new exploits, and a growing need for security testing. | 
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Windows 8 Software Roundup Whether you are ready or not, Windows 8 is here, making splashes across the tech media this week. Here's a roundup of the software features of Windows 8, which Microsoft is placing bets will appeal to both tablet and PC users. |
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Open Source Software Strengthens Its Presence in GovernmentNothing moves fast in government, but embracing open source software is gaining a foothold in many departments in the US. Innovation is being advanced inside of collaborative efforts by scores of developers as the U.S. takes e-Governance to a new level. | 
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HTML5 and jQuery: The Light at the End of the Tunnel HTML5 and jQuery are tools that can live on any Internet browser that supports them. They can operate across devices—iPhones, iPads, Galaxies, Blackberrys, etc.—unlike an app that can only work on one device, using possibly only one version of an operating system, before an update is required. |
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Why COBOL Will Never DieDespite the arrival of newer languages and the transition away from mainframes, COBOL has managed to hang around. One reason it can’t die is that there remains a reported 220 billion lines of COBOL code still in use. | 
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Culture Shock: A Battle of the Sexes in Software DevelopmentThe number of women in the field of software development has been on a steady decline for decades and little has been done to buck the trend. The need to ask why this lack of parity exists has passed. Today, groups are working to correct the problem—and not just continue to point it out. |
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What You Need to Know about Creating Kindle Fire Apps The Kindle Fire is one of the most popular tablets on the market. But like all devices, it has its own set of development and testing challenges. Here’s what you need to know to create a successful Kindle app. | 
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J2EE Fails to Reach the CloudJava cloud technologies are far from commoditization and standardization. When migrating applications to the cloud, development teams should review innovative vendor solutions delivering cloud-aware architecture rather than rely on a Java EE7 imprimatur. | 
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