Software Development

N1QL brings SQL to NoSQL databases

A next-generation query language for document databases extends SQL to work with semi-structured data

Chromebooks: Asus Flip or Acer 11.6 for Linux?

In today's open source roundup: Is the Asus Flip or the Acer 11.6 Chromebook a better buy for Linux? Plus: Five reasons why Ubuntu is so popular. And the status of Wayland and Mir in Manjaro Linux 2015.08 "KDE-Next"

Sources: Oracle releases Java evangelists

Sources: Oracle releases Java evangelists

Unconfirmed reports across the Internet say Oracle has let go of its Java evangelists, but the company has not officially commented

Jenkins-Docker pairing gathers momentum

Jenkins and Docker together could be a force in continuous delivery

The best Linux distro for schools?

In today's open source roundup: Which Linux distro is best for schools? Plus: Wine 1.7.51 released released. And how Chromebooks have improved over the years

Jenkins-Docker pairing gathers momentum

Jenkins and Docker together could be a force in continuous delivery

Scrum’s co-creator talks about the framework’s transformational effect

Jeff Sutherland on the challenges ahead as more companies adopt agile and scrum

Hackathons for all: Microsoft tool simplies setup, admin duties

The tool was used to manage Microsoft's own Oneweek hackathon and is slate for release next year

Project Oxford: Microsoft serves up APIs for intelligent apps

Microsoft talks up IoT potential of the cross-platform Oxford SDKs and face, speech, and vision APIs