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New secure software development rules mean US tech execs will have to sign safety guarantees
By Steve Ranger published
News Executive guarantees on secure software development could improve product safety, but concerns have been raised that some may pass the buck to avoid liability
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Python extends its lead as the most popular programming language — but why does it have such widespread appeal?
By Steve Ranger published
News Enthusiasm for the Python programming language continues to grow and outpaces rivals, according to the Tiobe index
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This engineering discipline was hailed as the next big thing, but AI has killed it before it even started
By George Fitzmaurice published
News Prompt engineering as a discipline has been gathering pace over the last year, but new research suggests it may be better suited to the AI models themselves
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CISA wants closer ties with open source developers to prevent the next Log4Shell
By Solomon Klappholz published
CISA has signaled it wants to foster greater collaboration between industry, regulators, and the open source community
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Dell CloudIQ review: No-cost classy cloud monitoring for Dell systems
By Dave Mitchell published
Reviews CloudIQ keeps your entire Dell infrastructure healthy with smart monitoring, cybersecurity, and predictive analytics
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"Java is here to stay": Popular programming language to remain on business hit lists in 2024
By Steve Ranger published
News Java developer recruitment will accelerate in 2024 as firms target greater efficiency and broader toolkits for teams
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Linux just hit an all-time high share of the global desktop market
By Steve Ranger published
News Linux is still dwarfed by operating systems such as Windows, but it’s making modest gains off the back of growing popularity in emerging markets
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Microsoft is pulling out all the stops to drive users to Windows 11
By Steve Ranger published
News Windows 11 still lags in adoption rates compared to its predecessor, but Microsoft thinks generative AI features might boost numbers
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