Developers now encounter all kinds of tools and integrations coming at them from everywhere, for all parts of the software delivery process and an ever-increasing threat landscape. Trying to handle security with DevOps these days can sometimes leave us thinking like Ferris Bueller: “How could I be expected to handle school on a day like … continue reading
The latest version of the Kotlin programming language is now available. Kotlin 1.7.0 includes updates like an alpha version of the K2 compiler, improvements to incremental compilation in Gradle, and more. In addition to performance improvements, the goal of the new K2 compiler is to speed up development of new features in the language, unify … continue reading
As we see an increase in use of open source software, a well-managed supply chain and secure software delivery pipelines are critical for business success, according to Nureen D’Souza, leader of Capital One’s Open-Source Program Office and speaker at cdCon 2022. “It’s important to implement a company-wide culture with security ingrained that allows developers to … continue reading
OpenTDF allows developers to utilize the Trusted Data Format (TDF) to incorporate data protection in their applications. TDF itself is a data object wrapper and it can be used to protect nearly all electronic data types. TDF standards and specifications are currently maintained by the Office of the Director of National Intelligence. OpenTDF is an … continue reading
JetBrains announced the launch of Datalore Enterprise 2022.2, an update to its collaborative data science and BI platform for teams, available on-premises and in the private cloud. The new version can be set up in AWS, GCP, Azure or an on-premises machine with the new Docker-based installation. Users can also migrate to Kubernetes later on … continue reading
Value stream management has a messaging problem. That was a key takeaway from the recent {virtual} VSMcon 2022, hosted by SD Times last month. What is a value stream? What is value? Which metrics matter? Is it a tooling thing? A people thing? We empaneled some industry experts at the conference to look at the … continue reading
Cybercriminals target corporations with high-value assets to steal data, expose infrastructure vulnerabilities, and to ruin customer confidence. The average cost of a data breach, according to the Cost of a Data Breach Report 2021 by IBM Security, is $161 ($146 in 2020) per record. And the average total cost of a data breach in 2021 … continue reading
Value stream management sounds great in theory, but the path to implementing it can seem daunting if you’re trying to do it all at once. It requires cooperation from different organizations in the business, adoption of new practices, and adoption of new technologies to facilitate it. At {virtual} VSMcon 2022, Bob Davis, chief marketing officer at … continue reading
The great actor Sally Field, upon winning her Academy Award in 1984 for “Places in the Heart,” understood that the trophy meant that a rising Hollywood star had gotten the recognition for her on-screen work that she had longed for. It came not just from industry insiders, but from the general public at large. Fast … continue reading
As a software leader, it can be difficult to provide executive teams with concrete evidence to show that company objectives and OKRs are being met. This can lead to a great deal of miscommunication between the two entities and result in a lack of trust between executives and software teams. In his session at {virtual} … continue reading
Software developers know their skills are hard to find, and they know how much they are worth. Demand is through the roof and there aren’t enough developers to go around. At the same time, COVID has shifted their priorities. Many now seek workplaces that permit flexible hours, opportunities to work-from-home, and more. And they’re not … continue reading
Those who know me understand that I try to find some positivity in every moment. However, it has to be said that the past few years of escalating cybersecurity incidents have made it quite difficult to find the silver lining. Just glancing at some of the data-driven insights into our growing predicament reveals something of … continue reading
Today, MongoDB introduced its developer data platform vision with several new capabilities at the annual MongoDB World conference. These announcements are intended to empower developers to innovate faster by addressing more use cases, servicing more of the data lifecycle, optimizing for modern architectures, and implementing sophisticated levels of data encryption. “Hundreds of millions of new … continue reading
Apple yesterday announced its M2 Silicon chip built using second-generation 5-nanometer technology in the new MacBook Air and 13-inch MacBook Pro. The new chip offers an 18% faster CPU than the M1, a 35% more powerful GPU, and a 40 percent faster Neural Engine. It also offers 50% more bandwidth than the M1, and up … continue reading
