Stories by Paul Krill

The rise of Node.js: JavaScript graduates to the server

Although it is just three years old, Node.js is gaining traction as an application development platform, letting developers extend JavaScript beyond the browser and into servers. But questions remain about JavaScript's appropriateness on servers and developers' readiness to use it.

By Paul Krill | 07 February, 2012 22:11

Tags: Yahoo, software, Microsoft, Joyent, javascript, hardware systems, Google, Data Center, Configuration / maintenance, application development

Java tops C in language popularity assessment -- but not by much

Java is barely hanging on to its ranking as the most popular programming language, edging out C in this month's Tiobe index of programming language popularity.

By Paul Krill | 07 February, 2012 07:54

Tags: software, oracle, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft .Net, Java Programming, application development

Google finally scans malware-ridden Android Market

In an effort to improve security in its Android Market, Google has been using a service providing automated scanning of applications submitted to the mobile application store, Google revealed on Thursday afternoon.

By Paul Krill | 03 February, 2012 22:10

Tags: smartphones, security, mobile technology, mobile security, malware, Google, consumer electronics, Android

Java roadmap: Oracle's two-year plan

The company is planning aggressive moves for the critical software platform in the next few years. Here's a rundown.

By Paul Krill | 31 January, 2012 14:57

Tags: oracle, Mac OS X, Java

Google helps translate JavaScript to its Dart alternative

Promoting its own alternative language to JavaScript, Google is working to bridge JavaScript to Google Dart, with the release Monday of a mapping application that the company is calling its JavaScript to Dart Synonym app.

By Paul Krill | 31 January, 2012 08:48

Tags: software, javascript, Google Dart, Google, application development

What JavaScript's inventor really thinks about Google Dart

Google's Dart language, which attempts to address JavaScript's supposed weaknesses, is getting a mixed reaction from the inventor of JavaScript itself, Brendan Eich.

By Paul Krill | 26 January, 2012 22:03

Tags: software, mozilla, javascript, Google, application development

Node.js inventor extends JavaScript programming beyond browsers

The open source project Node.js was invented by Joyent software engineer Ryan Dahl three years ago next month. It essentially allows JavaScript to be used outside of a browser. Node leverages Google's V8 JavaScript virtual machine to interpret JavaScript, and it uses an event-driven non-blocking I/O model that cloud services vendor Joyent -- a principal Node advocate -- says makes it ideal for data-intensive and real-time applications running across distributed devices. It is also championed by companies such as Microsoft and Mozilla.

By Paul Krill | 26 January, 2012 00:32

Tags: software, paas, mozilla, Microsoft, Joyent, javascript, internet, Google, cloud computing, application development

Google looks to speed up the Internet

Google technicians want an overhaul of the Web's TCP (Transmission Control Protocol) transport layer and are suggesting ways to reduce latency and make the Web faster.

By Paul Krill | 24 January, 2012 22:09

Tags: networking, Network Architecture, internet, Google

jQ.Mobi JavaScript framework boasts faster mobile apps

JQ.Mobi, an HTML5-optimized rewriting of the JQuery JavaScript library, is available in a beta version as of this week for Android and Apple iOS software developers, with proponents citing dramatic speed improvements and size reduction.

By Paul Krill | 19 January, 2012 22:16

Tags: software, smartphones, objective, mobile technology, Mobile Development, javascript, iPhone, consumer electronics, application development, Apple, Android

Canonical CEO: Ubuntu tablet OS will battle Android, iOS

Jane Silber is on a mission to get the Ubuntu Linux distribution onto mobile devices and TVs, rather than be stuck on desktop PCs. The CEO of Canonical (which makes Ubuntu) took over from the previous CEO, Canonical founder Mark Shuttleworth, in March 2010, but has been with the company since shortly after its 2004 founding. Right after New Year's Day, she paid a visit to InfoWorld offices in San Francisco to talk with InfoWorld Editor at Large Paul Krill about Canonical's ambitions in the mobile market as well as reflect on Canonical's successes and what separates it from rivals.

By Paul Krill | 11 January, 2012 22:06

Tags: ubuntu, tablets, software, shuttle, operating systems, open source software, non-Windows, mobile technology, Mobile Development, Linux, hardware systems, canonical, Canon

Pyxis Mobile becomes Verivo Software, broadens its scope

Pyxis Mobile is changing its name to Verivo Software in an effort to reflect the company's evolving mission in the mobile computing space.

By Paul Krill | 11 January, 2012 06:12

Tags: software, mobile technology, mobile device management (MDM), Mobile Development, application development

Oracle's latest Java moves frustrate users and vendors

Oracle, which officially took on the big job of shepherding Java two years ago this month, is traveling bumpy roads lately, with its modularization and licensing plans for Java raising eyebrows and security concerns coming to the fore as well.

By Paul Krill | 10 January, 2012 22:24

Tags: ubuntu, software, security, oracle, operating systems, open source software, OpenOffice.org, non-Windows, Linux, Java Programming, intrusion, hacking, f-secure, canonical, Canon, applications, application development

Apple iOS strength prompted Objective-C language growth in 2011

Demonstrating continued momentum for Apple's iOS platform for mobile devices, the Objective-C language used to develop applications for iOS showed the most growth in popularity in 2011 as a programming language, according to monthly assessment of languages.

By Paul Krill | 10 January, 2012 08:41

Tags: software, objective, mobile technology, Mobile Development, application development, Apple

Mobile app developers to get their own professional organization

Mobile application developers are set to gain an industry association that would promote their interests, enabling collaboration and product testing while offering education, cloud hosting, and governmental lobbying on their behalf.

By Paul Krill | 03 January, 2012 22:19

Tags: software, rim, mobile technology, Mobile Development, Google, application development, Apple

Atlassian brings crash reporting, issue detection to iPhone and Android apps

Atlassian in January plans to ship software providing crash reporting and issue detection for mobile applications.

By Paul Krill | 21 December, 2011 22:16

Tags: software, oracle, mobile technology, Mobile Development, application development

 
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