Caching Clang-Based C++ Compiler Zapcc Open-Sourced

Zapcc is a caching C++ compiler based on a fork of Clang/LLVM that claims to be up to 50x faster on recompilations and 2–5x faster on full builds. Developed by Creemple and initially released at the end of 2015, Zapcc is now open-source.

Rust 1.27 Adds Support for SIMD

SIMD support is the most notable new feature in Rust 1.27, along with a more explicit syntax for traits.

TLBleed Can Leak Cryptographic Keys from CPUs Snooping on TLBs

A new side-channel vulnerability affecting Intel processors, known as TLBleed, can leak information by snooping on Translation Look-aside Buffers (TLBs), writes VUsec security researcher Ben Gras.

Git 2.18 Adds Support for Git Protocol Version 2

Support for the Git wire Protocol version 2 is now available in the latest official version of the Git client, Git 2.18, along with other new features aimed at improving performance and UI.

Visual Studio Code 1.25 Sports New Grid Layout and Outline View

Visual Studio Code 1.25 brings a host of new features aimed to improve customizability and developer productivity, including a new fully custom 2×2 grid layout and outline view.