One of the most common patterns in popular programming is runtime polymorphism. As in, the ability to have a set of heterogeneous objects which can all perform a common action (like a set of shapes ...

The optimisation of dynamic language runtimes has emerged as a critical research area in computer science, addressing the inherent challenges posed by languages whose types are resolved at runtime.

Unity, maker of a popular cross-platform engine and toolkit, will not pursue a broadly unpopular Runtime Fee that would have charged developers based on game installs rather than per-seat licenses.

A year to the day since the announcement, and after several revisions and community backlash, Unity is ending its unpopular pricing scheme. A year to the day since the announcement, and after several ...