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WatchKit tools pave the way for Apple Watch app developers

Key developer says Apple Watch will be important in Apple ecosystem, but Watch-only apps won't likely be big hits

CloudBees enterprise PaaS bites the dust

CloudBees is shutting down its Java PaaS, Run@Cloud -- a sign of the tough market facing enterprise PaaS offerings

APIs will glue together the Internet of things

The so-called Internet of things can be up close and personal, and APIs are the key to making it happen

Version 1.0 of JetBrains' CLion IDE will include C/C++ support

JetBrains development tool supports the popular programming languages, but won't easily displace Eclipse, Visual Studio

Apple's Swift language achieves 1.0 release milestone

Apple's follow-up to Objective-C reaches GM status for iOS and will do the same on the Mac when Yosemite ships this fall

Review: Kinvey boosts enterprise mobile apps

Kinvey pairs rich mobile client and tools support with flexible back-end services, but external integrations are limited

Swagger aims to become the de facto standard for APIs

The technology defines an interface to REST APIs for easier discovery and access

Apple Watch: The Internet of things' new frontier

A combination of liquid computing technology, smart focus, and compelling interface shows the right way forward

iPhone and iPad app building will be easier on iOS 8, say developers

Improvements to beta testing and app vetting relieve some of developers' biggest pain points

iOS 8's hidden revolution goes way beyond the iPad and iPhone

Handoff, Touch ID, extensions, HealthKit, CloudKit, and HomeKit are all part of a larger plan that moves liquid computing forward

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Programming resources including coverage of programming tools, leading development platforms, and best programming practices.

Key developer says Apple Watch will be important in Apple ecosystem, but Watch-only apps won't likely be big hits

CloudBees is shutting down its Java PaaS, Run@Cloud -- a sign of the tough market facing enterprise PaaS offerings

The so-called Internet of things can be up close and personal, and APIs are the key to making it happen

JetBrains development tool supports the popular programming languages, but won't easily displace Eclipse, Visual Studio

Apple's follow-up to Objective-C reaches GM status for iOS and will do the same on the Mac when Yosemite ships this fall

Kinvey pairs rich mobile client and tools support with flexible back-end services, but external integrations are limited

The technology defines an interface to REST APIs for easier discovery and access

A combination of liquid computing technology, smart focus, and compelling interface shows the right way forward

Improvements to beta testing and app vetting relieve some of developers' biggest pain points

Handoff, Touch ID, extensions, HealthKit, CloudKit, and HomeKit are all part of a larger plan that moves liquid computing forward

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