Node.js goes pro: New opportunities -- and risks

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InfoWorld's Developer World February 12, 2015 Node.js goes pro: New opportunities -- and risks In its mere five years of existence, Node.js has transformed from a technological curiosity to a technology stack all its own, providing a major building block for everything from microservices to APIs. Here is a look at the future of Node.js as seen in developments emerging today. READ MORE   Issue highlights 1. Learn to crunch big data with R 2. INSIDER Build single sign-on into your Web and mobile apps 3. The Oculus Rift could change big data analytics forever 4. Famo.us CEO: Web and native dev are on equal ground Resource compliments of: Zero Turnaround JRebel Free Trial - View Code Changes Instantly Instantly reload changes to Java classes, resources and 60+ frameworks’ configuration. Compile quickly with the IDE, instead of slow Maven builds.START YOUR FREE TRIAL NOW! Learn to crunch big data with R R is a useful tool for data scientists and statisticians, and its somewhat nonstandard scripting language will be of interest to programmers who might otherwise resort to Python, SQL or SAS for their data analysis. READ MORE INSIDER Build single sign-on into your Web and mobile apps You don't want to build one-off authentication and authorization in every Web and mobile application you create. Instead, try a service like Okta or Microsoft Azure AD.READ MORE The Oculus Rift could change big data analytics forever Our Strategic Developer blogger recently spoke to Steve Ehrlich of Space-Time Insight. Space-Time has products for the power, oil and gas, logistics, and related industries. The company has a new pilot that uses Oculus Rift (a virtual reality headset), Unity, WebGL, and other technologies to deliver a unique user experience.READ MORE Famo.us CEO: Web and native dev are on equal ground Native development is generally thought to be superior, but Web development has caught up, says Steve Newcomb. READ MORE Resource compliments of: MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY | Broad College of Business Earn Valuable Leadership Skills Online From Top-Ranked MSU Professionals in supervisory and managerial positions must have superior strategic leadership and management skills if they want to excel. Learn how to guide your organization’s efficiency and competitiveness by earning a master certificate in leadership online from MSU, ranked one of the top 25 business schools in the country by Forbes. CHOOSE FROM FOUR MASTER CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS AND BECOME THE STANDOUT LEADER IN YOUR ORGANIZATION! DAILY NEWS, DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX FIRST THING Start your workday with Today's Headlines: First Look, and find out what the tech world will be talking about all day. Subscribe now!