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The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency and Federal Bureau of Investigation assert that C, C++, and other memory-unsafe languages contribute to potential security breaches. Continue reading Software Makers Encouraged to Stop Using C/C++ by 2026
One of the most universal experiences of any Linux or Unix user is working through a guide or handbook and coming across an almost unbelievably complex line of code meant …read more Continue reading Blowing Up Shell Scripts
Although C is still a powerhouse programming language, C’s difficulty with large-scale projects knocked it down the index, especially compared with C++. Continue reading TIOBE Programming Language Index News (September 2024): C Loses Its Crown
We all know that we’re living in a surveillance state that would make Orwell himself shake his head, but it looks like at least one company in this space has …read more Continue reading Hackaday Links: March 10, 2024
A new report promotes preventing cyberattacks by using memory-safe languages and the development of software safety standards. Continue reading White House Recommends Memory-Safe Programming Languages and Security-by-Design
Carbon, an experimental programming language, entered TIOBE’s top 100 ranking in February. Continue reading TIOBE Index News (February 2024): Programming Language Go Reaches a New High at Number Eight
As hobbies go, trainspotting is just as valid a choice as any — we don’t judge. But it does present certain logistical challenges, such as having to be in visual …read more Continue reading Machine Vision Automates Trainspotting with Unique Full-Length Portraits
Researchers developed a simple way to exploit a computer’s understanding of the game so that even an amateur can win. Continue reading A Human Amateur Beat a Top Go-Playing AI Using a Simple Trick
For a quick file transfer between two computers, SCP is a fine program to use. For more complex, large, or regular backups, however, the go-to tool is rsync. It’s faster, …read more Continue reading Building Faster rsync From Scratch In Go
Python’s popularity in the index shows no sign of slowing. Go rises to its highest position ever, but it will have difficulty beating JavaScript. Continue reading TIOBE Index for November 2024: Top 10 Most Popular Programming Languages