What happens to software that moves from computer store shelves to the bargain bin to the trash bin? Software publishers move on, eager to produce their next title. But some users aren't willing to let old software go, and are making effort to make older titles available online.
Whither Now C++?
Steven J. Vaughan-Nichols
As Steven J. Vaughan-Nichols reports, C++ has lost its primacy as programming language of choice -- and it looks like Java may be the new popularity winner. Developers offer their reasons why they aren't -- or are-- going to keep using C++.
2008 International Mathematica Conference Dr. Dobb's interviews Wolfram Research's Theo Gray, co-founder and Director of User Interfaces, and Roger Germundsson, Director of Research and Development, about the upcoming 2008 International
Mathematica Conference.
How Do You Do Nightly Builds and Tests when there is No Overnight? Software Production in a Geographically Distributed Environment
Attend this Webcast and find out how to overcome common build-test-deploy challenges that affect all members of a distributed team, including:
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<li> Communication difficulties, because of time-zone and cultural differences</li>
<li> Workflow challenges, like lack of documented procedures and build and test handoff problems</li>
<li> Slow build and test cycles, broken builds, and other factors that hamper distributed team productivity</li>
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Thursday, September 25, 2005 " 11am PT / 2pm ET
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In this volume of Best of BYTE, we explore the emergence of some heuristic algorithms. Although we have only scratched the surface of this intriguing subject, we hope we've suggested the potential of the synthesis of heuristics and algorithms.
