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The most widely adopted computer language in history, COBOL is now causing a host of problems. It's also dangerously difficult to remove.

Vibe coding is getting more attention because just about anyone can do it to build useful software. Now, people like ...

Classic programming books continue guiding developers in object-oriented design.Design patterns, refactoring methods, and ...

Investors reacted to Anthropic’s assertion that Claude Code could streamline legacy COBOL modernization, raising concerns about pressure on IBM’s high‑margin mainframe services despite longstanding ...

Ruby is an incredibly easy language to learn, and there's a lot of evidence why it is simple to break into and start.

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AI is shifting software engineers from being crafters of "elegant code" to overseers of agents. That change can dampen workers' job satisfaction.

Today, reviewer Peter Cottell expounds on why espresso machines don't have to be any fancier than a Casabrews 5700. Look out for other Java.Base stories about other WIRED writers’ favorite brewing ...

Most developers don’t wake up and say “I choose OpenJDK 11 because it’s my comfort runtime.” Let’s be real. If you’re still on 11 in 2025, it’s usually not because you want to be. It’s because ...