Compiled vs. Interpreted Languages: Which Is Better for DevOps?

Source:-itprotoday.com Interpreted languages would seem to be better for DevOps, but compiled languages have speed on their side. In the age of DevOps, programmers are encouraged to prioritize speed, agility and visibility. In many respects, interpreted programming languages would seem to offer an advantage in this respect over compiled languages. In fact, you might argue that DevOps could eventually lead compiled languages to become obsolete. Is that an overstatement? Let’s explore the benefits and drawbacks of interpreted and compiled languages

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Traditional AppSec Code Halts Kill DevOps Release Cycles

Source:-securityboulevard.com In recent years, the application security (AppSec) field has not advanced as rapidly as the software development discipline. While developers are under constant pressure to push code, legacy security tools inhibit their ability to do so. Developers face constant code halts for security testing, which wastes time and greatly diminishes productivity. Software defenses like static application security testing (SAST), dynamic application security testing (DAST), and web application firewalls (WAFs) also create inefficiencies by creating delays and requiring “training” periods

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CI/CD series – Synopsys: Where does security fit into CI/CD?

Source:-computerweekly.com This contribution is written by Meera Rao in her capacity as a senior principal consultant at Synopsys — the company is known for its work in silicon chip design, verification, IP integration and application security. CI/CD is all about speed, repetition and automation, but where does security fit into the equation? Let’s have a look at some of the application security testing tools that you need to consider in the CI/CD pipeline. Static analysis (SAST) — SAST tools examine

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SnapLogic Extends DevOps Reach via GitHub

Source – devops.com SnapLogic has extended the reach of its SnapLogic Enterprise Integration Cloud into the realm of DevOps by making it possible to store integrations creating using Snap connectors in GitHub. The company also announced integration with the DC/OS platform from Mesosphere along with a new service catalog and several updates to the Iris artificial intelligence (AI) software it uses make recommendations concerning the construction of integration pipelines. At the same time, SnapLogic has enhanced both its monitoring tools for application programming

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