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JavaScript is the first programming language for which each change to its prose language specification is both “type checked” and “tested” to identify bugs and inconsistencies. 

 The primary enabler is the automatic extraction of a “mechanized specification” from a language specification written in prose, which allows the generation of a reference implementation of the language from the specification. 

In addition to reference implementations, mechanized specifications can be used to detect conformance bugs between language specifications and existing JavaScript engines in major Web browsers, and to generate more special-purpose JavaScript implementations, such as static analyzers, in a correct-by-construction manner. 

A promising approach to programming language development is to first design the language in a mechanized specification and then generate both human-friendly specifications written in a variety of natural languages and correct-by-construction implementations from the mechanized specification.

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The ability to develop crisp mental models around the problems you want to solve and understanding the why before you start working on the how is an increasingly critical skill, especially in the age of AI. Coding is one of the things AI does best and its capabilities are quickly improving. However, there’s a catch: Code created by an AI can be syntactically and semantically correct but not functionally correct. In other words, it can work well, but not do what you want it to do. Having a crisp mental model around a problem, being able to break it down into steps that are tractable, perfect first-principle thinking, sometimes being prepared (and able to) debate a stubborn AI — these are the skills that will make a great engineer in the future, and likely the same consideration applies to many job categories.

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Java 22 arrived with a fresh batch of performance, stability, and security features, including support for building AI applications.  

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Analyze how Java and Scala perform in the world of fintech backend development, focusing on the concrete benefits and limitations each language presents. 

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Here's a look at the three most important DevOps trends at present, as well as a breakdown of how they are poised to change DevOps tools and processes. 

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Version control is a foundational practice for managing changes to source code over time. Here's how version control systems are evolving to meet the demand for scalability, performance, security, and more. 

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AI has been reshaping the social network game to a whole new terrain. We've outlined the best social media AI tools to help you get ahead of the game. 

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AI solutions will deliver tangible business value in 2024 – so long as you identify what needs you expect AI to address and what success looks like. 

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Kubecost, a Kubernetes cost monitoring and management solution, recently announced the launch of Kubecost 2.0, a major upgrade that brings many new features to help organizations better monitor, manage, and optimize their Kubernetes-related cloud expenses. Some of the new features include advanced network monitoring and improved cost forecasting powered by machine learning, and a high-performance API backend.

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TROY, NY, April 5, 2024 — Today, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) and IBM unveiled the first IBM quantum computer on a university campus. Building on RPI’s bicentennial celebration of 200 years of firsts, the university said IBM Quantum System One will enhance educational and research opportunities for itself and other academic institutions and organizations across the New York region that wish to partner with RPI. Faculty, researchers, students, and collaborators accessing the system will aim to advance quantum computing research, including the search for quantum algorithms that could lead to quantum advantage, while also actively building the next generation of the quantum workforce alongside IBM.

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Discover the latest product modernization trends that every innovator should be aware of in 2024. Stay informed and stay ahead of the competition.

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Unpacking the complexities of digital identity management in an ever-more-connected world. 

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Physics aside, personal flying craft's rotors pose huge safety risks

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Companies like Synchron, Paradromics, and Precision Neuroscience are also racing to develop brain implants.

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CIOs have arrived at a pivotal point in their evolution, taking command of enterprise strategy and cementing their status as full-fledged business leaders — a role they’ve long strived for. 

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Meta has released several models in its new Llama 3 family, which it claims improve across the board in terms of performance versus Llama 2. 

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The Margo initiative defines mechanisms for interoperation between edge applications, devices, and orchestration software. 

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Unified endpoint management software lets IT manage all endpoint devices — smartphones, laptops, desktops, printers, IoT devices, and others — from a single management console. Here’s what to look for in a UEM platform and key vendors to consider. 

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GitHub's Innovation Graph shows JavaScript's dominance, an uptick in the use of obscure programming languages during Advent of Code, and a surge in documentation due to AI-powered tools. 

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Searching for an infrastructure provider that offers bare metal as a service? This guide breaks BMaaS providers down by category. 

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SASE can provide secure and efficient access to cloud-based services and resources for users, regardless of their location. Follow this checklist to attain this goal. 

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While Flux lost Weaveworks-employed Flux contributors, most of them continue their work on the project and it continues to have a significant and active contributor and user base. 

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HPCwire is happy to announce a new series with Hyperion Research – a fact-based market research firm focusing on the HPC market. In addition to providing market insights and research, Hyperion also sponsors the HPC User Forum, a twice-a-year US and two international meetings where important topics are discussed. A volunteer steering committee of major user organizations in government, industry, and academia sets meeting agendas. This year, the Spring meeting is in Reston, Virginia.

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Way to whip that LLaMA's ass 

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