Software Development
Development Stories
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Apple and the FBI Play “Not Me!” in Latest Security BreachWhen the identities of more than 12 million Apple users are compromised, who is to blame? Nobody is speaking up after the most recent high profile Anonymous hacking incident, and the reputations of everyone involved are on the line. | 
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US Air Force Solicits Concepts for CyberwarfareThe US Air Force has issued a request for concept papers focused on cyberspace warfare attack technologies. With a potential total value of the contracts at $10 million USD, this is a sizable shift from talking about cyberdefense to cyberattacks. | 
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Translating the Java Programming Language Into a Giant Party Java creatively reveals what it means to live the "Java Life" through a video that boasts Java's superiority, while taking some shots at their competition. No matter your preferred programming language, these guys make it look fun. |
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Reinventing (and Testing) the Parking Meter Nearly eighty years ago, streetscapes of cities and towns started changing as a new technology was adopted, with the introduction of parking meters in Oklahoma. Many of these are now being upgraded in various ways, with varying levels of success, and with many variations in business rules. |
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IT Management and Software Dominate Most Hated Professions—Why?Of the top ten most hated jobs in the US, more come from the computer and software fields than anywhere else. What's making workers so unhappy in these positions while QA engineers sit atop the list of having the happiest job in the US? |
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Middle East Oil Companies Defend against Malware AttacksSeveral countries in the Middle East have been victims of advanced malware attacks in 2012. Who is behind them, and what's being done to protect against future attacks? The malware being used is highly sophisticated, and many believe countries with opposing ideologies are to blame. |
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Solutions to Old and Bad SoftwareA recent article in the Atlantic describes the software behind many systems we rely on, and not all of the software is as robust and well written as we might hope. While agile values and techniques may not be the whole solution, they can help you improve the quality of your software. | 
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Retailer Apps to Dominate Shopping This Holiday SeasonThis holiday season, expect retailers to entice shoppers with mobile apps that offer a variety of creative tactics designed to increase sales and keep customers happy. eCommerce holiday spending is expected to rise again this year, even in a less than stellar economy. |
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