Month: September 2024

Arjo van Oosten, Senior Vice President of Digital Transformation at Mendix, a Siemens business, discusses the low-code revolution and Mendix’s role in enterprise digital transformation. In the past businesses could afford to view digital transformation as a distant challenge, something they’d deal with only if they directly encountered it. But that’s no longer the case.… …

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The PostgreSQL Global Development Group has unveiled PostgreSQL 17, the latest iteration of what is widely-regarded as the world’s most advanced open-source database. This release marks a significant milestone in the database’s evolution, bringing substantial performance enhancements and new features that cater to both emerging and established data management needs. PostgreSQL 17 builds upon its… …

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Google has unveiled compelling data highlighting the efficacy of its “Safe Coding” approach in reducing memory safety vulnerabilities. The tech giant’s strategy, which prioritises the use of memory-safe programming languages for new code development, has yielded impressive results. Most notably, Android has seen a sharp decline in memory safety vulnerabilities, plummeting from 76% of all… …

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GitHub has announced that it will introduce data residency capabilities, beginning with EU developers on 29 October 2024. The new data residency feature for Enterprise Cloud will allow organisations to store their GitHub code and repository data in their preferred geographical region. “We’ve heard for years from enterprises that being able to control where their… …

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Oracle Application Express, commonly known as Oracle APEX, is a powerful low-code development platform that allows developers to create robust web applications quickly and efficiently. For those looking to dive into this technology or enhance their existing skills, finding quality tutorials can be a game-changer. This article will explore the world of Oracle APEX tutorials,… …

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Word functionality in your web app: A developer’s guide In the digital age, where everything is on the internet, having the capability to make web apps that come with rich text editing and proper document management functions like those in Microsoft Word is an advantage. For developers, it is all about making a familiar document… …

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Instabug has released its Mobile App Stability Outlook 2024 report, shedding light on the current state of app performance across various platforms and industries. The report reveals that mobile apps have maintained the high stability rates observed in the previous year, with only minor fluctuations across all percentiles. The median crash-free session rate stands at… …

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aicas, a leader in embedded software has announced the release of its Edge Device Portal (EDP) and invites customers to participate in the exclusive pilot customer program, “Be an EDP Pioneer.” This programme provides early access to EDP, a cloud-based solution which simplifies application management at the edge. The programme allows participants to test EDP… …

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Snap, the company behind Snapchat, has today announced the fifth generation of its ‘Spectacles’ AR glasses. These new see-through, standalone AR glasses are designed to enable users to interact with ‘Lenses’ and experience the world in novel ways alongside friends. The latest iteration of Spectacles is powered by Snap OS, an operating system crafted to… …

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Struggling to stay productive? The right productivity apps can help you manage your tasks, minimise distractions, and improve time management. In this article, we’ll explore the top 11 productivity apps for 2024 that can transform how you work. Key takeaways The importance of productivity in the digital age In today’s digital world, productivity is increasingly… …

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