Articles associated with topic: software
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5 Ways to Make Your Python Programs Run Faster
Although Python is one of the world’s most popular programming languages, it isn't without flaws. The biggest one? Probably its lack of speed. Python code is compiled to bytecode by CPython and then executed by… -
What Makes a Productivity Tool ‘Productive’?
Emailing, conferencing, chatting, managing: no matter the task, there’s a tool to make it easier. Productivity tools, platforms and apps have already transformed our private lives: The touch of a button locks d… -
Weekend Roundup: Chrome, Credit, Coding, and Crying ‘Foul’
Good news: As you read this, it’s either Friday or the weekend. That means you’re either checked out while at your desk, or checked out while on the couch. Either way, let’s talk tech – specifically Chrome, a n… -
'Algorithm' May be Tech’s Newest Dirty Word (and Humans are to Blame)
An algorithm is meant to perform routine, code-based tasks without human interaction. In theory, this automation is supposed to make life easier. But it also comes with a dark side. The most recent example of a… -
SponsoredChanging The Way The World Moves
How Ford’s Technical Specialists Manage a Globalized Workforce The automotive industry is in a state of rapid change. In addition to the expedient move to electrification, auto manufacturers around the world ar… -
7 Things Developers Should Never Say in a Job Interview
Whether you're a beginner or a professional with 20 years of experience, most developers know the importance of making a good impression during an interview. Despite best intentions, however, some applicants sa… -
Use This Slack Bot to Monitor What Users Say About Your Competitors
Ever wanted to snoop on a competitor’s iOS app reviews? Now you can—in Slack. With the shutdown of HipChat (announced earlier this year), most tech pros will be turning to Slack for their communication needs. W… -
Americans Have a Hard Time Trusting Chatbots: Pew Research
Americans don’t trust social media bots, according to new data from the Pew Research Center. Specifically, some 80 percent of those who have heard about bots have a negative impression of them; contrast that wi… -
Developers Love DevOps & Hate (Some) Bots, Study Shows
When we talk about developers and their professional interests, a lot of the discussion focuses on emerging tech such as artificial intelligence (A.I.), machine learning, or even blockchain. But a new study sho… -
Low-Code App Builders Could Drive Companies Crazy (in a Good Way)
System administrators and other tech pros like to keep their infrastructure locked down—and for good reason. There are a lot of threats, both internal and external, that can destroy data and leave strategies in… -
At Google Next, New A.I. and Build Tools Automate the Future
Google wants to speed up developers’ ability to build, test, and deploy software—so long as they do it with Google’s tools. Google’s new Cloud Build, announced at the Google Next 2018 conference, is a framework… -
SponsoredWhy Finding Your 'Work-Life Integration' is Better Than 'Work-Life Balance'
We’re all familiar with the so-called Work-Life Balance. But, this conjures up visions of see-saws that must be perfectly balanced with equal weights on both ends at all times to ensure success. I personally be…