Programming Languages

Experiments in JavaScript: What’s new in reactive design

Catch up with the latest innovations in Angular and other leading UI frameworks, get a head start on the new React compiler, and behold the new Rust-based JS tools from the creator of Vue. It’s all here in this month's JavaScript Report.

By Matthew Tyson

May 2, 20253 mins

AngularJavaScriptNode.js

Articles

Comparing Angular, React, Vue, and Svelte: What you need to know

These four reactive frameworks are all popular options for building dynamic, scalable web apps in JavaScript. Here's help choosing the right one for you.

By Matthew Tyson

Apr 23, 2025 12 mins

AngularJavaScriptReact

4 big changes WebAssembly developers need to know about

Four upcoming features promise to expand WebAssembly’s power and scope, but developers and language designers will have to do their part.

By Serdar Yegulalp

Apr 23, 2025 5 mins

JavaScriptKotlinRust

Microsoft updates AI chat template for cloud app dev

.NET AI Chat Web App template gets a second preview that works with vector data and the C# Dev Kit.

By Paul Krill

Apr 22, 2025 2 mins

C#Generative AIMicrosoft .NET

Enter the parallel universe of Java’s Vector API

The Vector API gives Java developers everything they need to tap into CPU-level performance gains for numerically intensive operations.

By Simon Ritter

Apr 17, 2025 6 mins

JavaProgramming LanguagesSoftware Development

Gleam 1.10 improves compiler, JavaScript codegen

Latest release of the programming language for the Erlang VM and JavaScript runtimes adds ‘find references’ feature and exhaustiveness analysis for strings.

By Paul Krill

Apr 16, 2025 3 mins

JavaScriptProgramming LanguagesSoftware Development

The programming language wars

‘Choose the right tool for the job’ never seems to satisfy the diehards who think their tool is the right tool for every job.

By Nick Hodges

Apr 16, 2025 5 mins

CareersDeveloperProgramming Languages

6 languages you can deploy to WebAssembly right now

Rust, Go, JavaScript, C/C++, and JavaScript can all run on Wasm. Here's what you need to know.

By Serdar Yegulalp

Apr 16, 2025 6 mins

C++Google GoJavaScript

JRuby 10 brings faster startup times

Latest version of the Ruby implementation for the JVM also updates Java version support and Ruby language compatibility.

By Paul Krill

Apr 15, 2025 3 mins

JavaProgramming LanguagesRuby

.NET 10 Preview 3 bolsters standard library, C#, WebAssembly

Latest preview of the .NET platform update expected in November also brings enhancements to the runtime, SDK, and .NET MAUI.

By Paul Krill

Apr 12, 2025 3 mins

C#Microsoft .NETSoftware Deployment

More and faster: New proposals changing Python from within

The dream of a faster Python isn’t here yet, but it’s closer than you might think. Also, get a first look at Python’s new lock file format for project dependencies, find out what to expect in Cython 3.1, and get the scoop on Python support in NVIDIA's CUDA toolkit. It’s all here in the bi-weekly Python Report.

By Serdar Yegulalp

Apr 11, 2025 2 mins

Programming LanguagesPythonSoftware Development

Kotlin, Swift, and Ruby losing popularity – Tiobe index

Kotlin, Swift, and Ruby have dropped from their top 20 positions in the language popularity index and seem to be in decline, according to Tiobe.

By Paul Krill

Apr 7, 2025 3 mins

KotlinPythonRuby

10 Java-based tools and frameworks for generative AI

There’s no reason Python developers should have all the fun. Here are 10 popular Java-based tools for integrating artificial intelligence into your Java applications and workflows.

By Peter Wayner

Apr 7, 2025 9 mins

Development ToolsGenerative AIJava