Topic: software development

AWS Ruby SDK 2.0, IBM Big Data training, and OpenJDK 9 warnings resolved—SD Times news digest: Feb. 9, 2015

Amazon has released version 2.0 of its Ruby SDK for Amazon Web Services, reducing coding complexity with new features, resource interfaces and APIs. Amazon detailed the AWS Ruby SDK 2.0 improvements in a blog post. The features include: Resource interfaces for 7 services Client response stubs Waiters Response paging Improved parameter validation Flexible Gem dependencies … continue reading

Finding a fit for autism in testing

Intense focus, sharp memory and pattern recognition are some of the traits that a great software tester has to have. It so happens that those traits are prominent in individuals on the autism spectrum. Autism is a term used to describe complex disorders of brain development, and a person with autism often experiences difficulties with … continue reading

The CMMI Institute launches itself to the public

The CMMI Institute, established by CMU, extends the benefits of CMMI to the world beyond software and systems engineering … continue reading

Massachusetts enacts sales tax on ‘pre-written’ software

A law that goes into effect Wednesday would add a 6.25% tax to consultants that install or configure standardized software … continue reading

Forrester: Companies still not using secure practices

Lack of security tools suitable for developers cited among reasons why … continue reading

Letters to the Editor: Software development intelligent design

A reader takes issue with Stephen Forte’s guest view regarding how software evolution really works … continue reading

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