Software Development

Microsoft open sources Javascript engine behind its Edge browser

Source code for the Chakra Javascript engine is now available on GitHub

OwnCloud founder sells openDesktop.org

The buyer is a very well known, but media shy, supporter of open source projects.

Dronecode project announces working groups, new members

Drones are everywhere, and if the Dronecode project has it's way most of them will be running Linux.

The most exciting Linux and open source Kickstarter projects of 2016 (so far)

We'll keep you updated on new projects and let you know who met their funding goals.

SCALE 14x: The first major open source event of the year

How to implement a robust data quality solution

Data quality is becoming a key concern for companies who rely on data on a daily basis. Without a purposeful data quality program, information becomes inconsistent and unreliable.

Why the business phase of software practice needs improvement

Technologyu2019s poor contribution to strategic agenda. Now we know what must change.

Why one real estate CIO is sold on agile

A part of a plan to increase business value, Marcus & Millichap is embracing agile software development as it plans to refresh or replace several applications in 2016, says CIO Ken Sayward.

The secret to successful projects: Peer reviews

IT projects often experience cost overruns and missed deadlines. This article examines how the best companies use a peer review process to significantly improve the probability of project success.

Who cares about Facebook Messenger for the Mac?

Facebook appears to be working on a Messenger client for OS X, but does anybody really want it? Or is Facebook just wasting its time and development resources?