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The Definitive Guide to Jython
This just in: The Definitive…Continue
Tags: python, jvm, jim baker, java, jython
Started by Michael Levin Aug 19, 2009.
Programming in Scala Book is out!
You may get an e-copy at a pretty low price. Check it out at http://www.artima.com/shop/programming_in_scalaHave fun!-ZContinue
Started by Zemian Deng Nov 22, 2008.
Scala 2.7.2.final release is out!
In case you missed it, the new release marks a important date for them. Besides few big features and bugs fixes added, this release will mark as the implementation reference of their official…Continue
Tags: scala
Started by Zemian Deng Nov 14, 2008.
Using scala scripts to check Java jar files
Here I attached two scripts that might help you working with jar files.Have you tried to verify that a Class must exists in a lib directory that has few dozens jar files? For example I read from a…Continue
Started by Zemian Deng Sep 11, 2008.
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Making Retrospectives Effective with Small Concrete Actions and Rotating Facilitators
Teams can run regular retrospectives that focus on 1–2 concrete weekly actions to avoid complaint circles, Natan Žabkar Nordberg mentioned at QCon London. You can rotate facilitators to build ownership, with each one bringing their own unique perspective. He suggested framing bigger changes as 4–6 week experiments, then vote to keep, tweak, or revert, ensuring learning and continuous improvement.
By Ben LindersAWS Launches Strands Labs for Experimental AI Agent Projects
Amazon Web Services has introduced Strands Labs, a new GitHub organization created to host experimental projects related to agent-based AI development.
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By Steef-Jan WiggersRunning Ray at Scale on AKS
The Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) team at Microsoft has shared guidance for running Anyscale's managed Ray service at scale. They focus on three key issues: GPU capacity limits, scattered ML storage, and problems with credential expiry.
By Claudio MasoloWebpack Publishes 2026 Roadmap with Native CSS Support, Universal Target, and Path to Version 6
Webpack's 2026 roadmap, led by Even Stensberg, unveils substantial enhancements aimed at modernizing the bundler. Key features include native CSS module support, universal compilation for various environments, built-in TypeScript support, and a focus on performance optimization. As competitors rise, webpack strives to enhance user experience while preserving its core strengths.
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