The World of Programming: News, Updates, and Insights

The world of programming is always abuzz with new developments, updates, and insights. In this article, we’ll delve into the latest news and trends that are shaping the industry.

Deep Dive into C

Our top featured article this week is an extract from “Deep C Dives: Adventures in C,” the new addition to the I Programmer Library by Mike James. This book takes a deep dive into C’s void data type, providing valuable insights for programmers.

C programming language

Programmer’s Puzzle

In our Programmer’s Puzzle section, we’re focusing on data types, classes, and structs in C#. This puzzle is designed to challenge your programming skills and help you improve your coding abilities.

C# programming language

TIOBE Index Highlights

The TIOBE Index has released its latest rankings, and C++ has risen to the second position. This is a significant development in the world of programming, and we’ll explore the implications of this shift.

TIOBE Index rankings

Docker and Application Development

Docker has revealed the application development landscape, providing valuable insights into the world of software development. We’ll explore the key takeaways from this report and what they mean for programmers.

Docker application development

TypeScript 5.5 and SQL Turns 50

TypeScript 5.5 has added ECMAScript Set Support, a significant update for programmers. Meanwhile, SQL is celebrating its 50th anniversary, marking a major milestone in the history of programming.

TypeScript 5.5 update

SQL 50th anniversary

Other News and Updates

In other news, Visual Studio 17.11 is focusing on quality of life, and Deno has added support for private npm registries. GitHub Actions has also added Arm-hosted runners, marking a significant development in the world of software development.

Visual Studio 17.11 update

Deno private npm registries

GitHub Actions Arm-hosted runners

Celebrating Alan Turing and WWII Cipher Machine

We’re celebrating the life and legacy of Alan Turing, a pioneer in the field of computer science. We’re also exploring the WWII Cipher Machine, a fascinating piece of history that showcases the importance of cryptography.

Alan Turing legacy

WWII Cipher Machine

Books of the Week

Our books of the week include “Learn Enough Python to Be Dangerous” by Pearson, “Deep C Dives: Adventures in C” by I/O Press, “Kafka Streams in Action, 2nd Ed” by Manning, and “Learning GDScript by Developing a Game with Godot 4” by Packt.

Learn Enough Python to Be Dangerous

Deep C Dives: Adventures in C

Kafka Streams in Action, 2nd Ed

Learning GDScript by Developing a Game with Godot 4