Microsoft has announced the official release of TypeScript 4.2, the latest version of its JavaScript superset programming language. There are a number of new features in this release, including smarter type alias preservation, leading/middle rest elements in tuple types, and stricter checks for the “in” operator. Type aliases can be used to avoid having to … continue reading
There are many buzzwords in the software development industry, but AI in testing is proving to be more than just a marketing term. According to this year’s World Quality Report sponsored by Micro Focus, Capgemini, and Sogeti, 86% of respondents said that AI is a key criterion for selecting new QA solutions. In a webinar … continue reading
The Android Development team has announced the release of the first preview for Android 12. Android 12 will introduce new tools for building improved user experiences, such as compatible media transcoding, along with privacy and performance optimizations. “With each version, we’re working to make the OS smarter, easier to use, and better performing, with privacy … continue reading
Microsoft has announced the first developer preview for .NET 6, which is scheduled for November 2021 as a long-term support (LTS) release. This release will include major improvements for cloud, desktop, and mobile apps, as well as deliver on the .NET unification vision. According to Microsoft, .NET 6 centered around a more open planning process, … continue reading
The OpenAPI Initiative has announced the release of the OpenAPI Specification 3.1.0. The OpenAPI Specification is an industry standard for describing APIs that allows developers and computers to understand what an API does without needing to access source code, documentation, or network traffic. Updates in 3.1.0 include compatibility with the latest draft of JSON Schema, … continue reading
A new report has revealed that a majority of developers (88%) believe that error monitoring isn’t living up to expectations. The 2021 State of Software Code report was done by continuous integration company Rollbar and almost 1,000 developers in the U.S. were surveyed. Rollbar’s research indicates that fixing bugs and errors is the number one … continue reading
The move AI 2.0 is being driven by five areas of AI advancement, according to a new report from analyst firm Forrester. “Though you’ve likely never heard of them, these AI 2.0 advances are already entering commercial products, and forward-looking enterprises need to start preparing if they want to reap their competitive advantages,” the report … continue reading
The Rust team has announced the formation of a new non-profit group, the Rust Foundation, that will help guide the programming language and community by supporting the maintainers of the project. According to the Rust Core Team, the creation of the Rust Foundation is a huge step of growth for the language. It shows a … continue reading
Google has announced the latest version of its API management platform Apigee. This release, Apigee X, brings together Google’s expertise in AI, security, and networking, to help companies better manage their APIs. “Being an industry leader in the space of API management, and having worked across customers for a decade, we’ve seen how enterprises can … continue reading
User experience has always been an important factor in the success of an application, but in an increasingly digital-only world, its importance is only increasing. If all goes perfectly, the user doesn’t think about what’s going on behind the scenes. When a button does what it’s supposed to when it’s clicked on, the user goes … continue reading
The Apache Software Foundation (ASF) has announced that the big data analysis library Apache DataSketches is now a top-level project. Becoming a top-level project indicates that DataSketches’ community has been well-governed under the ASF’s processes and principles. “We are excited to be part of the ASF,” said Lee Rhodes, vice president of Apache DataSketches. “We … continue reading
Almost 500 million individuals had their information involved in a data breach in the last couple of years, yet many consumers still don’t have a handle on who has access to their data and what they’re doing with it. The theme of this year’s International Data Privacy Day, which is held by the National Cybersecurity … continue reading
