Charles Nutter thinks there's a reasonably simple answer now to folks who ask him if we need a "DLR" for JVM language implementers to target.
The answer is that certain parts of the DLR are definitely attractive, and they may be worth implementing to ease the pain of JVM language implementation or at least reduce the barrier to entry. But there's a large set of DLR features we simply don't need to create if we can find a way to open up the JVM's existing ability to optimize dynamically...if we can punch a hole in the bulky, dynamic-unfriendly Java exterior. And that's exactly what we're doing (really, John is doing) with JSR-292 (dynamic invocation for JVM) and the MLVM.
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Opening up the SDLC to non-engineers requires re-examination of processes and clarification of roles, according to Burton Group's Chris Howard.
(November 20, Article)
When it is time for a keynote, the crew at Redmond is ready. But words don't always flow. Today we take you behind the scenes for a look at great speeches in the making. Come with us now to Microsoft Speechwriters' Headquarters. Cool!
(December 18, Cartoon)
