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What the Government's New Open Data Policy Means for Developers On May 9, 2013, President Obama signed the Open Data Executive Order, which mandates that open government data is now the standard—not the exception. The public will be able to access government datasets rendered in open, machine-readable formats and, when appropriate, expose data via APIs. |
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Free Mobile Device Testing Labs Add to Culture of Sharing The excitement that comes with each new mobile device launch brings with it one more device for developers and testers to have to weigh the costs of running their mobile applications on, to make sure they're compatible. Could free, open device labs solve that problem? Maybe—if we all chip in. |
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Cats vs. Cows—Which Cloud Do You Have? If you are treating your private cloud like a pampered and spoiled pet cat that requires expensive care and feeding, then maybe it is time to start treating your cloud infrastructure more like a consumable commodity, like hamburgers—cheap, reliable, and interchangeable. |
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Growth of API Usage Sparks New Management Tools Open APIs have become not only available, but prevalent, giving capabilities to photo, video, messaging, mapping, music, and news outlets. ProgrammableWeb's directory of web service APIs now numbers more than 8,000. With increased API usage, the need for help managing APIs also is growing. |
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Is Software Configuration Management Regressing Due to Tools? Joe Farah explores whether or not open source software configuration management (SCM) tools are causing SCM to regress. CM professionals need to do a better job of looking at what’s out there in the market before jumping ship to an open source solution. |
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How Open Source Software Helps after a Disaster After a disaster, people may be left looking for quick answers, which in the past has been difficult if not impossible. Now there is a modern-day technological aid for those who don't know where to turn. Learn how free and open source software is being provided to those in need. |
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The OpenStack and VMware Smackdown Much has been made about rumored reports of PayPal's plan to replace their VMware infrastructure with OpenStack. Is PayPal really dumping VMware for OpenStack—or is it just hedging its bets by building a more diverse cloud infrastructure? Beth Cohen highlights the differences between the two. |
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3D Printing Software Options for Every Skill Set and Price Point 3D printing has existed for more than thirty years but only recently has it exploded into one of the tech world's biggest buzzwords and a must-have for artists, manufacturers, and even doctors. Learn how—through open source software and unbridled curiosity—3D printing is changing the world. |
