AWS & Mendix unveil new offerings, Docker pivots

Application Development Digest: A roundup of application development content from TechTarget

Application Development Digest A roundup of application development content from TechTarget's network|Mar. 13, 2020 FEATURED STORY AWS Bottlerocket container OS locks down hosts By Beth Pariseau, Senior News Writer AWS Bottlerocket puts the cloud giant's spin on the container OS, and container host security, but the company will have to overcome a generally poor reputation in the open source world. Advertisement NEWS   Mendix expands support with private, dedicated cloud options Low-code platform provider Mendix has released Mendix for Private Cloud and Mendix Dedicated Cloud, new offerings aimed at enterprises with special security and compliance needs.   Docker targets cloud-native developers with tools, services With cloud-native development being key to application modernization and digital transformation efforts, Docker has refocused its strategy to empower developers with tools.   Continuous delivery pipeline transforms hotel chain's IT ops As Choice Hotels moved away from homegrown scripting tools for continuous delivery, it fundamentally shifted the daily duties of its IT ops teams.   Developers vie for Oracle Cloud Infrastructure certs Oracle hopes to attract new developers to its cloud platform with its new developer certification for Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, as it trails AWS, Microsoft and Google in market share. EXPERT ADVICE   Break monoliths into microservices with 3 steps To decompose a monolith into microservices, you could take the application offline or halt all updates and rewrite everything. Or you could follow this practical approach.   What the DevOps movement has done for -- and to -- developers It shouldn't come as a surprise that the evolution of -- and trends within -- the DevOps movement fascinates Gene Kim. What practices and ideas manifest within productive DevOps initiatives and shops?   What is a microkernel architecture, and is it right for you? Apps aren't limited to monolith and microservices architecture. Discover the benefits of a microkernel, common plugins and the apps best suited for this type of architecture.   UX guidelines for people-friendly software Nail these UX design concepts for easier transitions from requirements to application design to code.   Is Java slow? Compared to C++, it's faster than you think If you find that Java is slower than other languages, such as C++, here's how to better compare the two and the major differences between compiled and interpreted languages.   You need more than web app security to stop API attacks API and web application vulnerabilities may share some common traits, but it's where they differ that hackers will target.   What are some bad coding practices to avoid? Application development projects aren't meeting expectations, and developers are not sure why. What are some common bad coding practices that developers follow but should avoid?   Tips to use for microservices in mobile app development With mobile apps dominating enterprise customer interactions, developers must dig into microservices architectures, brush up on programming skills and decipher business requirements. About This E-Newsletter The Application Development Digest is published by TechTarget, Inc., 275 Grove Street, Newton, Massachusetts, 02466 US. Click to: Unsubscribe. You are receiving this email because you are a member of TechTarget. When you access content from this email, your information may be shared with the sponsors or future sponsors of that content and with our Partners, see up-to-date Partners List, as described in our Privacy Policy. For additional information, please contact: webmaster@techtarget.com. © 2020 TechTarget, Inc. all rights reserved. Designated trademarks, brands, logos, and service marks are the property of their respective owners. Privacy Policy | Partners List