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Sixty malicious Ruby gems containing credential-stealing code have been downloaded over 275,000 times since March 2023, targeting developer accounts. The malicious Ruby gems were discovered by Socket, ...

Abstract: Since the majority of programming languages, documentation, and instructional materials are in English, learning programming can be particularly difficult for non-native English speakers.

Every so often, someone creates or changes a programming language. In the process, these language creators make a number of design choices. They may wonder whether to ...

Attackers are exploiting a popular code package for the Ruby programming language in a supply chain attack aimed at stealing sensitive data from Telegram chats. The attack demonstrates how threat ...

In the expansive world of software development, GitHub has emerged as the go-to platform for code sharing and collaboration, boasting a remarkable community of over 100 million developers. In 2025, ...

April 2025 TIOBE Index: Kotlin, Ruby & Swift Drop in Popularity Your email has been sent The market is a bit defensive,” TIOBE Software CEO Paul Jansen said, noting people cling to the familiar top 20 ...

Kotlin, Swift, and Ruby have dropped from their top 20 positions in the language popularity index and seem to be in decline, according to Tiobe. The Kotlin, Swift, and Ruby languages have slipped from ...

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Abstract: Compiler design for programming language recognition is a tedious process with crucial phases. These phases include lexical analysis, syntax parsing, semantic validation, intermediate code ...

The world of technology is constantly evolving, and programming languages are at the heart. With countless options available, it can be overwhelming to choose the correct programming language for your ...