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Peter Wayner

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Peter Wayner writes software and texts about creating software. His articles are found in major publications like BYTE, InfoWorld, the New York Times, and the Atlantic. His books explore topics such as privacy (Translucent Databases), steganography (Disappearing Cryptography), and autonomous cars (Future Ride).

These languages' inventors saw a shining opportunity to create something new and better—languages that let you spell out your wishes in just a few...

8+ programming languages you've never heard of (but might just need)

Just what the doctor ordered?

Open source is the only way to deliver a microservices architecture that will scale. Here's what you'll need to make your plan work.

The 9 best open-source options for building microservice apps

Is your data center open for business?

Blockchain developers are wrestling with complex issues. Their solutions aren't perfect, but they can lead us to rethink our code and systems.

10 ways bitcoin and blockchain are disrupting programming

It's time for a rethink

The money may come and go, but cryptocurrencies are already disrupting programming. Here's a primer.

23 blockchain languages driving the future of programming

State of the code

Programmers are finding ways to make each keystroke do more work and produce fewer bugs—all more quickly. Here are 10 languages shaping the future.

10 programming languages defining the future of coding

Automation in the driver's seat

Blockchain isn't really all that. But it does have value. Here are key pitfalls to be aware of before you implement the technology in your enterprise.

The hidden dangers of blockchain: An essential guide for enterprise use

Be calm and carry on (carefully)

Learn about JavaScript in this succinct bulleted list that compares JavaScript to other top programming languages, according to software industry...

JavaScript vs. other languages: Live long and prosper?

Beyond the browser

Here are the most well-known languages and their list of error-blocking features.

Languages with features like strong typing, static typing, managed memory, and/or immutable data are able to eliminate entire classes of run-time...

14 languages that help you block entire error classes

Bug repellent

Always open

Creating microservices apps? Your toolkit should contain only open-source software. Here are the best operating system, container, scheduler, and...

The 8 best open-source tools for building microservice apps

All open, all the time

How do you choose the right programming language for the Internet of Things (IoT)? Peter Wayner

The top 6 programming languages for IoT projects

The language of things

This is a distilled reference guide to the top 5 patterns in software architecture. Learn their strengths and weaknesses to help choose the right...

The top 5 software architecture patterns: How to make the right choice

5 patterns in 5 minutes

For National Engineers Week, I present five essential engineering practices that are behind all the best software that humanity has produced.

5 essential software engineering practices

Happy engineers week!

Weigh the pros and cons of different mobile app encryption strategies for user data, which needs to be protected before storing it.

Is your mobile app design putting your data at risk?

I like my data scrambled

For every slick, new buzzword-compliant programming language that streaks across the sky like a rocket, there’s also a once-vibrant syntax that’s...

5 programming languages that are fading fast

Slowly but surely

Move beyond traditional QA, working with developers from day one using "DevTest" platforms to get automation right.

DevTest done right: How automation builds strong development, testing teams

Quality takes a team

Codebases for tomorrow

Faster, smarter, and fewer bugs. Those are the promises of today's best programming languages. Here are 13 languages getting the most attention.

13 programming languages defining the future of coding

Improve today: code tomorrow

Agile is meant to introduce flexibility, but it can end up becoming doctrine if implemented incorrectly. Here's how to balance flexibility with...

Agile manager's dilemma: Should you bend on principles?

Hold 'em or fold 'em

Here's how to build a virtual testing lab where you can quickly create and clone an army of fully configured virtual testers in the cloud.

Virtual testing: How to build an army of testers in the cloud

Attack of the clones

This comprehensive list of agile tools can unleash a team's creativity and make even the most disorganized software engineers more productive.

Top agile tools that keep software engineers productive

Eyes on the prize

Writing fast code is a combination of artful insight and dedicated performance science. Here are 17 ways to generate fast, responsive Java code.

17 best practices for Java performance engineering

Caffeinating your code

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