JavaScript, Java lead the way in RedMonk language rankings

Redline Smalltalk connects to the JVM world Io.js beta release could lead to reconciliation with Node.js JavaWorld January 15, 2015 JavaScript, Java lead the way in RedMonk language rankings The RedMonk Programming Language Rankings for this month have JavaScript, Java, and PHP topping the list. The rankings are based on an analysis that factors in the number of lines of code pertinent to a particular language in GitHub, as well as tags applicable to a language in Stack Overflow. READ MORE Issue highlights 1. Redline Smalltalk connects to the JVM world 2. Io.js beta release could lead to reconciliation with Node.js Resource compliments of: Florida Tech University Online Earn a Career-Building IT Degree with Florida Tech Build new expertise and gain knowledge and skills that will enable you to compete for greater job opportunities with an IT degree from U.S. News & World Report ranked Florida Tech. With undergraduate and graduate degree programs available in today’s most in-demand IT fields you can earn the same diploma as main-campus students – now 100% online. FLORIDA TECH STANDS AMONG THE MOST RESPECTED, VISIONARY UNIVERSITIES OF THE 21ST CENTURY AND IS REGIONALLY ACCREDITED. LEARN FROM INDUSTRY EXPERTS, ALL AROUND YOUR BUSY SCHEDULE. TAKE THE FIRST STEP TODAY! NO SAT, ACT, GRE OR GMAT REQUIRED. Redline Smalltalk connects to the JVM world Developer James Ladd looks to differentiate from other Smalltalk efforts on the JVM, such as Bistro and Smalltalk/JVM. Redline Smalltalk, he said, goes from Smalltalk source code to directly generating and executing JVM byte code at runtime.READ MORE Io.js beta release could lead to reconciliation with Node.js As the Node fork ships in beta, leaders of both camps say they would like to merge the technologies back together. READ MORE Join the IDG Contributor Network The IDG Contributor Network is a collection of blogs written by leading IT practitioners about the technology, business opportunities and challenges you face everyday. We invite you to participate by applying to be a contributor today.