Forward-compatibility and componentization have finally brought the long-ignored testing tenet "test early, test often"closer to reality. Expanded testing realm is providing "an honorable career" for testers.
Easier-to-use and embeddable data mining tools carrying shrinking price tags enable many more IT organizations to sift through complex data for kernels of gold.
Top engineers outline techniques for improving the corporate software development process.
For this year's ADT's Programmers Report Java Writer's Choice Awards, our intrepid band of reporters consisted of 64 independent, seasoned Java pros, ranging from in-the-trenches coders to big-picture architects.
Group aims to create "rigorous" definitions for component development terms and standards
Suppliers open "parts" of development suites, but still own elements of key technologies to maintain control of "intellectual property," provide services and generate revenues.
IBM broadens the effort to open its development and middleware technologies by supporting an ever-increasing list of standards led by Web services, XML and Java; targets Oracle, Microsoft in aggressive push.