February 2016: Perl Dev Kit 9.5 Release; Python v. Java; JSX Syntax Highlighting for React

ActiveState Newsletter February 2016 Perl Dev Kit 9.5 Released I'm very happy to announce that we have released Perl Dev Kit (PDK) 9.5. PDK provides developers with essential tools for building and deploying Perl applications and includes versions of PerlApp and Filter Builder for Windows, Mac OS X, Linux and Solaris. PDK 9.5 is now compatible with ActivePerl 5.14 through 5.22. Read More   Python vs. Java: Duck Typing, Parsing on Whitespace and Other Cool Differences Python has a lot to offer Java developers, and the languages are interesting both in their similarities and their differences. In a prior blog, I discussed the differences between Python and Java at a higher level. This time I'm diving slightly deeper and exploring some of the finer technical differences. The biggest similarity is their "(almost) everything is an object" design and their reputation for excellent cross-platform support, as well as things like immutable strings and deep, relatively standard libraries. Read More   JSX and React: A Komodo Syntax Highlighting Case Study An often overlooked feature in Komodo is the ability to create extensions for highlighting the syntax of new and custom languages. It seems that every week brings news of a new language on the block. The good news is that with a little bit of work... Read More   Installing CPAN Modules on ActivePerl 5.18 and Later CPAN is a critical library for Perl programmers, and knowing how to install modules from this repository into ActivePerl is important. In a prior blog we showed how to do the installation on older versions of ActivePerl, and in this one we've provided a new step-by-step guide for those on ActivePerl 5.18 or later... Read More   Security Patches for ActivePerl While the performance of low-end embedded CPUs may not be as poor as it was several years ago, Image::Scale remains a great choice for those looking for a dead-simple Perl image resizing module. It has a friendlier API, is easier to install, and can be up to twice as fast as GD on modern hardware... Read More   Komodo for Tcl Tcl is an ideal language for scripting, testing, and rapid prototyping. And millions of developers around the world rely on ActiveTcl to build and maintain business- and mission-critical applications. It’s used in aerospace, engineering, CAD and even in Cisco routers and core networking infrastructure. Read More   Keep up to date on all ActiveState news! 1000 - 1177 W. Hastings Street | Vancouver, BC V6E 2K3 | Canada Phone: (778) 786 1100 | Toll-Free: 1 (866) 631 4581 | Fax: (778) 786 1133

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