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IBM Launches Quantum Programming Challenge
Four years after IBM put its first quantum computing resources online, company opens access to those who want to try out the tech and test their skills
Study: Half Of All Developers Now Use JavaScript
But Google-backed Kotlin is fastest-growing language in percentage terms, while Python and Java continue to add developers at a steady clip
New Challenges, New Skills
Soft skills still top of the requirement list for tech employers, according to data from online career and hiring marketplace Digital Profile. Learn which skills your business needs to stay competitive and profitable.
Python Beats Java To No. 2 Spot On GitHub
Data science and AI help Python grow to the second most popular language on GitHub this year, while Google's Dart and Mozilla's Rust show strongest growth
Microsoft Claims Speed Edge With Open Source Python Type Checker
Microsoft's Pyright runs independently of Python, intended to give it a performance boost over rivals such as Mypy – but it remains a work in progress
Microsoft Previews Quantum Computing Language Q#
The company's quantum computing development kit includes the Q# language as well as local and cloud simulators, libraries and sample code
Apple’s Swift Language ‘Levelling Off’
Swift has quickly become one of the most widely used programming languages, but has reached a plateau just behind Google's Go
Programming Language Table Ranks C As Most Popular
Over forty years old and still going strong, as survey ranks C as the most popular programming language
Why Should You Give A Toss About IBM’s InterConnect Announcements?
IBM made plenty of big announcements this week, but why do any of them matter to you?
Swift Flies To Cloud With IBM For Simpler App Development
IBM demoes updated version of programming language Swift, designed to simplify the way developers build enterprise apps
Bill Gates – I’m A Bit Nervous About AI, To Tell You The Truth
Reddit AMA interview reveals the tech titan also regrets never learning a second language
IT Life: Sharing The Creativity Of Coding
With a new curriculum on its way, Rachel Swidenbank wants to teach the UK to code
Microsoft’s Project Siena Offers Windows App Creation, With No Coding
Microsoft delivers a beta of its Windows 8 app that enables business users to build apps without coding
Google Releases Tool To Teach Code On Raspberry Pi
Creators say open source “Coder” software is an easy way to learn HTML, CSS and JavaScript
GitHub Goons Give Away Private Encryption Keys
GitHub members show how not to do encryption
Top Programming Languages For 2012 Revealed
Microsoft's C# programming language was the most popular during 2012 according to latest figures
Twitter API Changes Annoy Developers
Report directly to us or shut down, the community is told
Java Reign Ends As Most Popular Programming Language
Java has dropped to second spot as the most popular programming language behind C, according to new stats
Raspberry Pi Passes Quality Control Tests
The £22 Raspberry Pi computing device has successfully completed CE testing, paving the way for its distribution in the UK
It’s All Go For Google’s Programming Language Release
Google has introduced version 1.0 of its Go programming language, after nearly two years of development and testing
Duqu’s Mystery Language Decoded
The Objective-C language used by many Mac OS developers was used to communicate with Duqu's operators
Raspberry Pi Launch – A PC For The Price Of A Pair Of Jeans
£22 or less can buy a Linux-based computer to teach the principles of computing to a new generation of programmers
Microsoft Visual Studio 11 and .NET 4.5 Betas Out Next Week
Microsoft gave a sneak peek of the next version of its flagship toolset codenamed Visual Studio 11 and .NET Framework 4.5
Coding, Data Entry and Android Top 2011 Freelance Developer Trends
Data entry, programming and Android projects dominate the latest Freelancer.com list of the 50 fastest growing online job vacancies
Education Secretary To Overhaul ICT Curriculum
Michael Gove says current system of ICT teaching is harmful to the UK economy
Steam Computer Builders Scan Babbage’s Notes
The 19th century dreams of Babbage and Lovelace becoming a reality through Science Museum scans
Google’s Schmidt Slams Lack Of UK Tech Education
Britain is squandering its history of technological innovation, according to Google chairman Eric Schmidt