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Oracle proposal would create single committee to oversee Java specs

Java EE/SE and ME specifications would all be under one committee's auspices if the proposal is accepted

What JavaScript’s inventor really thinks about Google Dart

Brendan Eich says that Google's language is not likely to get browser support and that browsers probably would not be extended to support native code

Node.js inventor extends JavaScript programming beyond browsers

Interview: Ryan Dahl discusses why his invention is catching fire with developers

Is Programming Less Exciting Today?

Node.js inventor extends JavaScript programming beyond browsers

Interview: Ryan Dahl discusses why his invention is catching fire with developers

Ruby on Rails 3.2 said to speed Web app development

The new version of the Ruby on Rails framework features enhancements like a faster dev mode that could aid Web development

Recent Java-Related Posts Worthy of Special Notice

Consumerization: The view from IT you may not like but need to hear

A CTO argues why IT's seemingly silly and overly strict rules are in fact necessary and good

Mobile UIs: It’s developers vs. users

Increased emphasis on distinctive smartphone UIs means even more headaches for cross-platform mobile developers

jQ.Mobi JavaScript framework boasts faster mobile apps

jQ.Mobi boosts performance for iOS and Android