Programming Archives - The Iron.io Blog https://blog.iron.io/tag/programming/ Scalable serverless application tools to run background tasks with Docker containers and manage messaging queues with cloud elasticity and handheld customer support. Fri, 18 Aug 2023 09:06:58 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://blog.iron.io/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/cropped-iron-avatar-1-32x32.png Programming Archives - The Iron.io Blog https://blog.iron.io/tag/programming/ 32 32 Command Line Interface: Pros and Cons https://blog.iron.io/pros-and-cons-of-a-command-line-interface/ https://blog.iron.io/pros-and-cons-of-a-command-line-interface/#respond Wed, 03 May 2023 07:44:16 +0000 https://blog.iron.io/?p=7678 A command-line interface (CLI) is sometimes called a character user interface, command language interpreter, or console user interface. It lets users interact with a program through command lines. Even though it might seem complex, over 70% of experienced developers prefer CLIs for their direct control and speed. In this article, we'll explore the advantages and…

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]]> https://blog.iron.io/pros-and-cons-of-a-command-line-interface/feed/ 0 What is IaaS (Infrastructure as a Service)? https://blog.iron.io/what-is-iaas-infrastructure-as-a-service/ https://blog.iron.io/what-is-iaas-infrastructure-as-a-service/#respond Mon, 24 Apr 2023 05:29:00 +0000 https://blog.iron.io/?p=7661 As digitalization continues to disrupt industry after industry, the “everything-as-a-service” business model is one of the most important shifts. By reducing the need for owning high-cost and high-maintenance technology, the possibility to subscribe for hosted software, platforms and infrastructure is revolutionizing the way companies operate. IaaS (Infrastructure as a Service) is a business model where companies rent…

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]]> https://blog.iron.io/what-is-iaas-infrastructure-as-a-service/feed/ 0 Platform as a Service – What is PaaS? https://blog.iron.io/what-is-platform-as-a-service/ https://blog.iron.io/what-is-platform-as-a-service/#respond Thu, 20 Apr 2023 22:27:00 +0000 https://blog.iron.io/?p=7651 Seeking to understand "what is Platform as a Service?" takes us to one of the most impactful technology trends in recent years: the “Everything-as-a-Service” business model. PaaS (Platform-as-a-Service), a key component, offers developers an agile, cloud-based alternative to traditional on-prem platforms. With organizations saving up to 30-60% in infrastructure and operational costs by using PaaS, demand…

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]]> https://blog.iron.io/what-is-platform-as-a-service/feed/ 0 What is command line interface (CLI)? CLI Basics and Docker CLI https://blog.iron.io/what-is-command-line-interface-cli/ https://blog.iron.io/what-is-command-line-interface-cli/#respond Fri, 30 Oct 2020 03:10:06 +0000 https://blog.iron.io/?p=7674 CLI stands for Command Line Interface, although it may sometimes be short for Command Line Interpreter or Command Line Input. The command line is where users input text to command the program they are working with to perform a specific task. Command lines can control operating systems, apps, communication tools, games, development tools and so…

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]]> https://blog.iron.io/what-is-command-line-interface-cli/feed/ 0 DevOps, Containers, and the Cloud: The Evolution of Information Technology https://blog.iron.io/evolution-of-information-technology/ https://blog.iron.io/evolution-of-information-technology/#comments Sun, 18 Oct 2020 17:35:20 +0000 https://blog.iron.io/?p=7665 In 2020, the cloud reigns supreme, containers make app deployment as easy as ever, and developers work directly with operators. Discover the evolution of information technology and how software development has benefited from it. Table of Contents The Current State of Computing Development Process Application Architecture Deployment and Packaging Application Infrastructure How IT Evolved To…

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]]> https://blog.iron.io/evolution-of-information-technology/feed/ 1 How the History of IT Has Changed Over the Years – And Will Keep Changing https://blog.iron.io/how-the-history-it-has-changed-over-the-years-and-will-keep-changing/ https://blog.iron.io/how-the-history-it-has-changed-over-the-years-and-will-keep-changing/#respond Sat, 17 Oct 2020 15:20:34 +0000 https://blog.iron.io/?p=7663 Over the last half-century, we've seen the advent, rise, and evolution of IT in response to technological and social changes. What once was necessary has become obsolete, and technology that we couldn't have imagined has become vital to everyday life and business. Below, you'll find an introduction to the different eras of IT, each of…

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