OpenVSCode provides a version of VS Code that runs on a server on a remote machine and allows access through a modern web browser. It’s based on the same infrastructure used by Gitpod or GitHub Codespaces at scale. According to the project’s GitHub page, in 2019 the VS Code team began refactoring its architecture in … continue reading
Just over half of developers feel that security policies stifle their innovation and only about a third of developers reported that they are thoroughly educated on the security procedures they are expected to execute, according to a new report by VMware and Forrester. Forrester conducted a VMware-commissioned survey called “Bridging the Developer and Security Divide” … continue reading
Netlify introduced new features, workflow, and automation for enterprises building modern web applications at scale. The new team governance features and Jira integration make it easier for large-scale enterprises to benefit from the Jamstack ecosystem and best practices. The company added a new integration with Jira to accelerate feedback on web projects, and availability of … continue reading
Apple announced that users can now easily create custom marketing assets such as banners and images to promote their apps on social media and more. One just needs to select their app, choose a template, customize their design, and add preset messages in multiple languages. The new App Store marketing tools can also be used … continue reading
Microsoft announced the September release of its new Azure SDKs including one for C++, Go, and the Python Conda version, as well as Resource Management Libraries for .NET, JavaScript, and Go. Also, CloudNative Cloud Events for .NET version 1.0 has released a new stable version. Additional details on all of the highlights, stable releases, and … continue reading
Design Principles help teams with decision-making with a few simple principles or constructive questions that can help teams make appropriate decisions. Among the selection of principles are Principles of Design by Tim Berners-Lee, The Ten Principles of Inclusive Web Design, Principles of Calm Technology, and 192 other examples. The project is managed by Ben Brignel, … continue reading
Postman API announced that it’s redefining the API Management category with the launch of a new version of the platform. The new and improved features include deeper integration with version control systems, all-new private API networks which provides a central directory of all internal APIs in an organization, and simplified API documentation and onboarding. The … continue reading
Snyk announced that it closed a $530 million Series F investment, which now totals the company’s funding to-date to $8.5 billion. “This new investment, together with the rapid adoption of our platform and growing customer base, validates our developer security vision,” said Peter McKay, CEO of Snyk. “When security starts with the world’s expanding pool … continue reading
Android announced the final Beta update for Android 12 to help developers with testing and development. Since platform stability was achieved with Beta 4, all app-facing surfaces are final, including SDK and NDK APIs, app-facing system behaviors, and restrictions on non-SDK interfaces. “Today’s Beta 5 release has everything you need to try the Android 12 … continue reading
Micro Focus announced the release of UFT Mobile 2021 which visually enhances the mobile testing experience, optimizes utilization of devices, simplifies administration capabilities, and supports additional technologies. The dashboard can also assist with decision making. For example, device information is useful when deciding if additional devices of a certain OS version are required in general … continue reading
Microsoft announced the September 2021 release of the Python Extension for Visual Studio Code, which includes a rich Python editing experience in the browser, a revamped testing experience, and a new button for running and debugging files on the editor. The new version also includes an update regarding the Microsoft Python Language Server’s end of … continue reading
The Apache Drill Project announced the release of Apache DrillTM v1.19, the schema-free Big Data SQL query engine for Apache Hadoop, NoSQL, and Cloud storage. “Drill 1.19 is our biggest release ever,” said Charles Givre, the Vice President of Apache Drill. “With an already short learning curve, Drill 1.19 makes it even easier for users … continue reading
