Computerworld

Java facing pressures from dynamic languages

Java faces encroachment from dynamic languages such as Ruby in the Web application tier, but Java can be improved, and Java virtual machine functionality can be extended to dynamic languages, said ...
InfoQ

Dynamic Languages on the CLR and JVM

Unlock the full InfoQ experience by logging in! Stay updated with your favorite authors and topics, engage with content, and download exclusive resources. This article dives into the happens-before ...
Campus Technology

Scripting Gurus Debate Dynamic Languages

Tim Bray, co-inventor of XML and Sun Microsystems' director of Web technologies, hosted a lively post-Script Bowl panel discussion on the future of dynamic scripting languages at this year's JavaOne ...
Computerworld

Python (and other dynamic languages) coming to the enterprise, like it or not

Java and .NET may be the staples of enterprise application development, but there’s no doubt that the use of dynamic languages such as Python and PHP in the enterprise is exploding, albeit from a low ...
Campus Technology

Java 7 Adds Multicore Support with Fork and Join, Extends Dynamic Language Support

Oracle has announced the availability of the Java Platform Standard Edition 7 (Java SE 7). This is the first release of the core Java platform under Oracle's stewardship and the first new version of ...
InfoWorld

Can Dynamic Languages Scale?

The recent “failure” of the Chandler PIM project generated the question, “Can Dynamic Languages Scale?” on TheServerSide, and, as is all too typical these days, it turned into a “You suck”/”No you ...