Python in VS Code gets even better

September’s been a busy time in the world of Python. This end-of-month roundup has Python rocking the top of the Tiobe charts like Java once did, Microsoft dropping an all-in-one data-science pack for Python and VS Code, and a solid guide to using the py launcher—your...

What’s next for Azure API Management?

API management was important a decade ago; it’s now essential. Cloud-native development models use APIs to link microservices into distributed applications, with some services used by more than one application in different ways. By putting in an API management layer,...

How to use generics in your Java programs

Introduced in Java 5, generics enhance the type safety of your code and make it easier to read. This helps you avoid runtime errors like the ClassCastException, which happens when you try to cast objects to incompatible types. In this tutorial, you’ll learn about...

How to get LLM-driven applications into production

Many organizations are building generative AI applications driven by large language models (LLMs), but few are transitioning successfully from prototypes to production. According to an October 2023 Gartner survey, 45% of organizations are currently piloting generative...