One way to speed up your Python programs is to write modules in the Zig language and use them in your Python code. Here's how to get started. Python might not be the fastest of languages, but it has ...

Classes and objects in Java must be initialized before they are used. You’ve previously learned that class fields are initialized to default values when classes are loaded, and that objects are ...

Mainframe computers are often seen as ancient machines—practically dinosaurs. But mainframes, which are purpose-built to process enormous amounts of data, are still extremely relevant today. If ...

During our continuous threat hunting efforts to find malware in open-source repositories, the ReversingLabs team encountered a novel attack that used compiled Python code to evade detection. It may be ...

Abstract: This paper presents and implementation of a novel microprocessor architecture for executing byte compiled Java programs directly in hardware. The processor features two programming models, a ...

Four member agencies of the Human Needs Coalition of Du Page County have been awarded a grant by Apple Computer Inc. to establish a network of human services. The grant, consisting of an Apple IIe ...

The Bytecode Alliance, formed by Fastly, Intel, Mozilla, and Red Hat to move WebAssembly beyond the browser, has created a non-profit organization with the help of Microsoft to further their cause.

Unlock the full InfoQ experience by logging in! Stay updated with your favorite authors and topics, engage with content, and download exclusive resources. Vivek Yadav, an engineering manager from ...

One problem with command-line apps written in Clojure is the startup latency. Sam Beran recently mentioned success with a proof-of-concept which reduces startup latency in an Android app where the ...

A few years ago, [Mike]’s friend gave him an old Sega Genesis with the very cool and somewhat rare SegaCD drive attached. The SegaCD gave him an idea – while it’s not easy to burn a cartridge and play ...