Software Development

Mozilla brings Python-style project documentation to JavaScript

The Sphinx-js plug-in works with Python's Sphinx tool to allow developers to more fully document their JavaScript APIs

Yandex open sources CatBoost machine learning library

The Russian search giant has released its own system for machine learning, with trained results that can be used directly in Apple's Core ML system

Open clouds – Let freedom ring!

Open clouds must be purposely built, and IT must remain vigilant to keep them open

Amazon Alexa is so smart it’s stupid

Amazon's intelligent personal assistant has amassed more than 15,000 skills. If only we could find them

Windows 10 S: A Windows Enterprise in waiting?

Microsoft’s locked-down, Windows Store-restricted version of Windows could have a bright future in business

Go language soars to new heights in popularity

For the first time, Go makes the top 10 in the Tiobe index of programming language popularity.

Review: Windows Server containers are new and strange

Microsoft’s Docker-driven container feature works as advertised, but comes with a steep learning curve

How to make your Web API responses consistent and useful

A custom wrapper for your Web API responses can provide meaningful information and ensure consistency regardless of success or failure.

Raise Your Hand and Ask: What’s PGAS?

Sorry, Go 2 probably won’t add your ‘missing’ feature

Now is your chance to ask for new Go features, though the Go team's conservative design philosophy will likely keep changes to a minimum