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Kotlin 1.8.0 beta introduces experimental functions

By Paul Krill | 03 December, 2022 10:00

Next version of the Kotlin programming language adds support for Java 19 and introduces experimental functions for the JVM to recursively copy or delete directory content.
How Cisco keeps APIs secure throughout the software development process

By Poornima Apte | 24 November, 2022 07:20

Cisco’s API-for-an-API project is designed to unify API security tools and weave security through all stages of the software process.
HP to cut up to 6,000 staff in plan to mitigate PC market softness

By Charlotte Trueman | 24 November, 2022 07:00

HP expects to lay off 4,000 to 6,000 employees by the end of fiscal year 2025, reducing its 51,000-strong global workforce by about 12 per cent.
Swift language plans for 2023 emphasise concurrency and generics

By Paul Krill | 24 November, 2022 06:15

Builders of the Apple-developed Swift language intend to also move the language forward in C++ interoperability and add a Swift parser.
IBM sues Micro Focus for mainframe software copyright infringement

By Jon Gold | 23 November, 2022 06:00

IBM alleges that software partner Micro Focus copied its proprietary file format and broke a contract with the company, in a suit filed in the Southern District of New York.

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