Storm is a big data framework that is similar to Hadoop but fine-tuned to handle unbounded data streams. In this installment of Open source Java projects, learn how Storm builds on the lessons and ...

It intersects with just about every piece of software, from systems architecture to APIs, and enterprises are adopting it more than ever. Open source software, judging by just about every estimation ...

Project Harmony aims to create version of Java desktop software with an open-source license--something Sun has resisted in the past. Martin LaMonica is a senior writer covering green tech and ...

The NetBeans IDE is pretty good on its own, but even handier once you start extending it with plugins specific to your needs. In this installment of Open source Java projects, Jeff Friesen introduces ...

Apple has launched a new website focused on its open-source projects and collaborations — including Swift and WebKit — and says it plans to release its projects on GitHub. The new Open Source at Apple ...

Normally, when you upload a project to GitHub you're free to make revisions to that code at any time. In many cases, that makes sense—something that is under active development will usually need to be ...

IBM has begun participating in open-source Java project Harmony and intends to contribute code to the initiative, according to a Big Blue executive. In the past week, IBM has dedicated an employee to ...

GitHub has introduced an automated alert mechanism to enable developers to address vulnerabilities in the open source components their code uses. According to GitHub, the new feature, called ...

Hey guys,<BR><BR>At one time I used to be a decent C/C++ (and a bit of VB, ick) programmer but for the last couple of years I've been working with customers alot more than code.<BR><BR>I really miss ...