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Guillermo Rauch, the CEO and founder of Vercel, has long been a driving force in simplifying and advancing deployment solutions for modern web development. Vercel, his cloud infrastructure company, focuses on providing sophisticated deployment capabilities for front-end JavaScript, edge, and serverless functions. By creating a layer above traditional cloud platforms, Vercel automates much of the application deployment process, removing the manual, often tedious tasks that used to fall under the umbrella of “DevOps.” Rauch’s vision is to make deployment as seamless and fast as possible, advocating that developers should be able to deploy their code instantly, without unnecessary complexity. Rauch’s…

Go 1.18 has officially arrived, bringing with it the highly anticipated support for generics, a feature that has been a long-standing request from the Go programming community. Released on March 15, 2022, Go 1.18 introduces the ability to write generic code using parameterized types, a powerful addition that greatly enhances the flexibility and reusability of Go code. This update is considered one of the most significant changes to the language since its inception in 2012, and its introduction has been celebrated by developers who have eagerly awaited this capability. Generics have been a feature requested by Go programmers for years,…

Python has officially approved an initiative to clean up its standard library by removing outdated and unmaintained modules, as outlined in Python Enhancement Proposal (PEP) 594. This move targets modules that are either obsolete, have been replaced by better alternatives, or simply no longer serve their intended purpose. The goal is to streamline the language’s standard library, ensuring that only actively maintained and widely used modules remain, making it easier for developers to work with modern tools and avoid unnecessary complexity. The removal of these “dead batteries” from the standard library is unlikely to require significant changes to existing Python…

Microsoft is championing a new proposal that aims to introduce optional and erasable type annotations in JavaScript, potentially streamlining the development process and making static typing more accessible within the JavaScript ecosystem. This move could have significant implications for TypeScript, Microsoft’s superset of JavaScript, by making it faster and more intuitive to use. The proposal seeks to add type annotations to JavaScript code that would be validated by external type checkers, such as TypeScript or Flow, but ignored by JavaScript engines at runtime. Essentially, the type information would behave like comments, providing the benefits of type checking during development without…

Entity Framework Core (EF Core) is a powerful open-source object-relational mapping (ORM) tool that simplifies database operations by allowing developers to interact with the database using object-oriented code. EF Core is designed to work seamlessly with .NET Core, enabling applications to perform CRUD (create, read, update, delete) operations without needing to worry about the underlying database structure or SQL queries. This abstraction makes it easier to manage data and focus on business logic rather than on how data is stored. EF Core provides various methods to manage entities, including retrieving data from the database, adding new entities, updating existing ones,…

Rust is one of the newer programming languages gaining significant traction in recent years. Initially introduced in 2010, Rust has become a favorite among developers for its focus on performance, modern syntax, and exceptional thread safety. If you’re a Java developer, you’ll find that Rust’s design shares several familiar concepts, making the transition smoother than you might expect. Its unique features, however, open up opportunities to explore new ways of coding efficiently and safely. Rust has consistently climbed the ranks of language popularity. While it may not yet rival the widespread use of Java, Rust’s reputation among developers is exceptional.…

With the release of Java 18 just around the corner, the groundwork for Java 19 is already being laid. Scheduled for a September debut, Java 19 is shaping up to introduce significant features that could redefine how developers interact with code and memory outside the Java runtime. One of the first concrete proposals for the release, the foreign function and memory API, highlights Java’s ongoing evolution to meet modern programming needs. This API opens the door for Java programs to seamlessly interoperate with external code and data, setting the stage for more versatile and high-performance applications. The foreign function and…

Java 8 continues to dominate the development landscape, even eight years after its release, according to a recent survey by Perforce Software. Despite its age, 37% of respondents indicated they still rely on Java 8 for their primary applications, underscoring its enduring popularity and stability. However, the survey also revealed a growing wave of interest in upgrading to Java 17, the latest Long-Term Support (LTS) release, signaling a shift in the development community toward more modern versions of the language. The survey, which gathered responses from 876 Java development professionals between October 2021 and January 2022, highlighted Java 11 as…

The R package ggplot2 has become a cornerstone of data visualization in the R ecosystem, celebrated for its power, flexibility, and structured approach. However, its steep learning curve and the complexity of some functions can make it challenging for newcomers or those who infrequently create visualizations. If you’re looking for a way to quickly generate polished, report-ready bar charts, line graphs, or similar visualizations with minimal effort, the ggcharts package might be a great alternative. Unlike ggplot2, which often requires a fair amount of customization to achieve the desired output, ggcharts offers simplicity and intuitiveness right out of the box.…

Researchers at the Laboratory for Innovation Science at Harvard University (LISH) have conducted an unprecedented census of free and open-source (FOSS) software packages. This comprehensive study aims to address the industry’s challenges in safeguarding against major vulnerabilities, such as Heartbleed and Log4shell, which have previously exposed weaknesses in widely used open-source projects. By identifying the most commonly used FOSS libraries, the study provides critical insights for enhancing the security and reliability of these foundational technologies. The census is particularly timely as the technology industry grapples with the risks associated with the pervasive use of open-source software in critical enterprise and…