Java proposal would shrink JDK by 25%

by | Oct 22, 2024 | Cloud

In an effort to improve Java performance in cloud environments, an OpenJDK proposal is afoot to reduce the size of the JDK (Java Development Kit) by about 25%. The plan calls for enabling the jlink tool to build custom runtime images without using the JDK’s JMOD...

Agile and devops for SaaS and low-code development

by | Oct 22, 2024 | Cloud

Agile methodologies empower teams to prioritize backlogs, commit to an accomplishable amount of work, and deliver reliable software. Devops teams, aligned by culture, collaborative practices, and automation, focus on improving customer experiences, responding faster...

Musk’s xAI unveils a new API service for Grok models

by | Oct 22, 2024 | Cloud

Elon Musk-backed generative AI venture, xAI, has unveiled a new API service for its Grok models to allow developers to underpin their applications and agents with xAI’s large language models (LLMs).   Musk took to Twitter, now X, to announce that the API service was...

Is data gravity no longer centered in the cloud?

by | Oct 22, 2024 | Cloud

The phenomenon of data gravity moving away from the cloud continues as businesses reassess their cloud strategies. Many now realize that the initial allure of unlimited storage and processing power often comes with unforeseen costs and complications. Historically, the...

Why Python is the language of choice for AI

by | Oct 22, 2024 | Cloud

The widespread adoption of AI is creating a paradigm shift in the software engineering world. Python has quickly become the programming language of choice for AI development due to its usability, mature ecosystem, and ability to meet the data-driven needs of AI and...