SaaS: The quiet power behind cloud computing

Cloud computing has long been heralded as the backbone of digital transformation, but not all parts of the cloud market are treated equally. As of 2025, software as a service (SaaS) continues to dominate the cloud computing landscape, with the global SaaS market...

Python and Poetry: 4 tools for keeping Python simple

Top picks for Python readers on InfoWorld How to manage Python projects with PoetryElegantly manage Python virtual environments and project requirements. Poetry gives Python all-in-one management controls akin to what you might enjoy with Go and Rust. Databot:...

The best new features in Postgres 18

The PostgreSQL Global Development Group has officially released Postgres 18, continuing the project’s nearly decade-long pattern of major updates in the September-October time frame. This consistency is one of many reasons Postgres remains the most loved, admired, and...

Spec-driven AI coding with GitHub’s Spec Kit

Microsoft and GitHub have made AI assistance a key part of their software development tools. Embedded in the latest Visual Studio and Visual Studio Code releases, GitHub Copilot puts a multifaceted pair programmer—combining AI-powered code completion, coding agents,...