Tag: cloud

  • The History of Time-Sharing in Computing and the Evolution of Code Optimization

    The History of Time-Sharing in Computing and the Evolution of Code Optimization

    The history of time-sharing in computing highlights significant advancements and economic considerations. Originating in the late 1950s, it enabled simultaneous computer access for multiple users, necessitating highly optimized code. Although optimization declined with improved hardware, the rise of cloud computing has renewed this focus, aiming for efficiency and cost-effectiveness in resource utilization.

  • Evolution of Software Engineering: Indispensable Elements We Now Take for Granted

    Evolution of Software Engineering: Indispensable Elements We Now Take for Granted

    Over the past four decades, software engineering has evolved significantly, integrating essential tools like version control, object-oriented programming, IDEs, and cloud computing. Key changes include the rise of Agile methodologies, DevOps culture, and advancements in AI/ML. This transformation has enhanced development speed, accessibility, collaboration, and scalability, shaping the future of engineering.

  • From JCL to Bicep: The Evolution of Infrastructure Definition

    From JCL to Bicep: The Evolution of Infrastructure Definition

    Job Control Language (JCL) on IBM mainframes and Microsoft Azure’s Bicep reflect an evolution in resource management while sharing common principles. Both are declarative languages enabling resource definition and management. The analysis tracks JCL’s historical context and highlights parallels, emphasizing consistent infrastructure management methodologies across decades, despite technological advancements.