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- April 09, 2024
09 Apr'24
New Google Gemini AI tie-ins dig into local codebases
Google ties in its latest Gemini AI model with company-specific data in a new code assistant and Vertex AI updates that also anticipate a coming wave of AI agent development.
- April 04, 2024
04 Apr'24
JetBrains IDEs add local AI code completion
JetBrains beats GitHub Copilot to an increasingly popular trend that circumvents copyright and data privacy concerns with cloud-based AI assistants.
- April 02, 2024
02 Apr'24
GitHub Actions-hosted runners tie in Azure private networks
Private network support is also planned for AWS and Google Cloud Platform, but industry watchers see a power play for Microsoft Azure in GitHub Actions updates this week.
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- March 13, 2024
13 Mar'24
Researchers warn devs of vulnerabilities in ChatGPT plugins
OpenAI and two third-party providers fixed vulnerabilities in the experimental ChatGPT plugins framework, but Salt Security researchers caution devs that security risks persist.
- February 28, 2024
28 Feb'24
New Nvidia, GitHub AI coding assistants expand devs' options
GitHub Copilot Enterprise and StarCoder2 LLMs, both released this week, will add to an array of AI coding assistants. But caution, especially with security, is still warranted.
- January 23, 2024
23 Jan'24
Docker Build Cloud claims speed boost for dev workflows
Docker ships a managed service that pushes container image builds to AWS and adds shared caches to customers' existing dev tools.
- December 11, 2023
11 Dec'23
Docker adds shift-left tests in AtomicJar Testcontainers buy
Docker stressed its commitment to maintaining the Testcontainers open source project at a time when shift-left testing has become a mainstream priority for enterprise developers.
- December 06, 2023
06 Dec'23
Google Gemini, AWS GenAI tools face uphill battle for devs
Google's Gemini model claims performance advantages over GPT-4, while AWS touts foundational model choice, but Microsoft still has the advantage in developer tools, IT pros say.
- October 10, 2023
10 Oct'23
Google's DORA DevOps report warns against metrics misuse
This year's DORA DevOps report echoes the experiences of one organization that has applied them in practice: DORA metrics can be powerful but aren't always an exact science.
- October 05, 2023
05 Oct'23
Docker enters GenAI development fray with new tools
Docker jumps aboard the generative AI bandwagon with a pre-built set of tools to jump-start app development using LLMs and a Docker AI productivity tool.
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- October 04, 2023
04 Oct'23
Docker Scout GA leads 'local plus cloud' push
Docker Scout replaces open source Docker Scan with an event-driven vulnerability management system in a bid to boost the vendor's value beyond developers' local laptops.
- September 21, 2023
21 Sep'23
New Git repository faces corporate open source doubts
CI/CD pipeline vendor Harness faces two challenges as it launches Gitness: a market dominated by GitHub and GitLab as well as concerns about vendor-led open source projects.
- August 30, 2023
30 Aug'23
Google AI plans could spur low-code/no-code faceoff with AWS
Google's generative AI products play catch-up with Copilot and others, but the upcoming addition of Duet AI to AppSheet might fill a market gap as AWS scraps Honeycode.
- July 21, 2023
21 Jul'23
Postman API platform will use Akita to tame rogue endpoints
Akita's discovery and observability will feed undocumented APIs into Postman's design and testing framework to bring them into the enterprise governance fold.
- July 20, 2023
20 Jul'23
GitHub Copilot Chat aims to replace Googling for devs
GitHub's public beta of Copilot Chat rolls out GPT-4 integration that embeds a chat assistant into Visual Studio, but concerns about AI linger for some developers.
- June 21, 2023
21 Jun'23
Retail companies gain DORA metrics ROI from specialist tools
DORA metrics and other measures of engineering efficiency are popping up in add-ons to existing DevOps tools. But third-party vendors added more value for Puma and Sensormatic.
- June 06, 2023
06 Jun'23
Free Atlassian Jira DevSecOps tab opens doors to expansion
Vulnerability management data from Atlassian partners surfaces in a new Security in Jira tab for cloud customers, setting the stage for a potential DevSecOps expansion.
- May 10, 2023
10 May'23
Google teases generative AI expansion within its own cloud
Google's new generative AI features, including a coding assistant, were tied closely to GCP in preview demos this week, while industry experts said its LLM still lags rivals.
- March 22, 2023
22 Mar'23
Java 20 Project Loom updates set stage for Java LTS
Java 20 reincubates two Project Loom scalability features, making them prime candidates to become standard in September's Java LTS.
- March 20, 2023
20 Mar'23
Docker Free Team concerns linger after mea culpa
Docker apologized for a 'terrible job' sharing its plan to deprecate a Free Team subscription, but some observers remain worried about security implications from the transition.
- March 13, 2023
13 Mar'23
GitHub SBOM updates build automation foundation
A new CLI extension and other features due to ship this month lay the groundwork to help developers make better use of software supply chain data and mitigate vulnerabilities.
- March 09, 2023
09 Mar'23
GitHub 2FA plan adds SMS, account lockout safeguards
GitHub has added SMS support and fresh account lockout prevention features to its phased rollout plans as it prepares to implement a 2FA requirement for accounts beginning Monday.
- March 02, 2023
02 Mar'23
ChatGPT API sets stage for new wave of enterprise apps
The new API is faster and cheaper than the previous ChatGPT interface, and users can opt out of submitting their data to it, opening new doors for enterprise developers.
- February 15, 2023
15 Feb'23
AI might fix GitHub code search developer pain points
GitHub code search helps developers query complex codebases. But the tool could benefit from more tailored results and better support for natural language queries.
- February 13, 2023
13 Feb'23
Warranty company devs get serverless computing boost
A company bogged down in AWS CDK code busted serverless development bottlenecks with DevZero, which gives developers their own production-like environment.
- February 10, 2023
10 Feb'23
GitHub to lay off 10% of workforce, sparks remote work debate
GitHub's plan to cut jobs and move to fully remote work sparks more discussion on whether remote workers will be first on the next tech chopping block.
- February 09, 2023
09 Feb'23
Atlassian Jira updates aim to democratize product discovery
Atlassian Jira's new tools help to organize projects, provide better visibility, and align the goals of software delivery, operations and product teams.
- February 02, 2023
02 Feb'23
Azure Load Testing now GA with new speed, security options
Microsoft's Azure Load Testing rolls out with new features to create fast load tests, securely push code to test environments and monitor test performance during the run.
- February 02, 2023
02 Feb'23
Jellyfish value stream management tool busts bottlenecks
Jellyfish adds value stream data to its productivity tracking tool for engineering teams that want to address inefficiencies in software development.
- January 30, 2023
30 Jan'23
Big tech layoffs may ease software engineer shortage
Recent layoffs will create an influx of software engineers on the job market in the coming months, which might benefit smaller enterprises searching for talent.
- January 27, 2023
27 Jan'23
Efforts to improve memory safety in software gain momentum
Unsafe memory access can cause financial woes for enterprises and personal harm to individuals, experts say, advising enterprises to switch to memory-safe languages.
- January 25, 2023
25 Jan'23
Devs discuss when to use TypeScript vs. JavaScript
TypeScript catches errors at compile time, which benefits developers and users. But the language isn't suitable for every project due to its additional overhead.
- January 24, 2023
24 Jan'23
Microsoft offers developer guidance on green software tools
Microsoft, UBS and others back developers' use of open source carbon-aware tools. Two case studies -- one enterprise and one academic -- demonstrate green software tools in action.
- January 17, 2023
17 Jan'23
Experts rate programming languages for beginners in 2023
Python and JavaScript are two standouts for novices, according to developer experts. But fledgling coders should diversify their toolbox with newer languages too.
- January 12, 2023
12 Jan'23
Updates to GitHub Actions add efficiency, risk of friction
GitHub Actions required workflows and configuration variables can reduce duplicate configuration code and shore up policy compliance but may add to developer frustration.
- January 09, 2023
09 Jan'23
AI risks shadow software development security trend
The rise of AI-assisted workflows will facilitate software development security amid growing open source vulnerabilities, but comes with the threat of AI-generated attacks.
- January 05, 2023
05 Jan'23
Micro credentials could stave off software engineer layoffs
Software developers can take measures to protect their jobs with micro credentials tailored to their company’s needs within hot trends such as cloud computing and AI.
- December 21, 2022
21 Dec'22
Prospects unclear for two Nucamp coding boot camp graduates
A coding boot camp can jumpstart a career in tech, but only for those willing to go the extra mile. Here's how two non-developers fared in a four-week web development boot camp.
- December 16, 2022
16 Dec'22
Salesforce DevOps Center ships to rein in low-code apps
Salesforce DevOps Center rolled out with features meant to bring low-code and pro-code custom apps on its CRM platform up to date with current software development practices.
- December 15, 2022
15 Dec'22
Lego site vulnerabilities highlight API security gaps
What's old is new again: Lego site BrickLink was found vulnerable to cross-site scripting and other well-understood types of attacks, intensifying scrutiny on API security.
- December 15, 2022
15 Dec'22
Spotify Plugins for Backstage aimed at developer productivity
Spotify Plugins for Backstage improves the development environment, but it can also help users tackle the developer shortage, according to one industry expert.
- December 14, 2022
14 Dec'22
ChatGPT writes code, but won't replace developers
Recent advancements in AI portend the rise of the robot coder. Developers will need new skills to succeed in an AI-based industry, experts say.
- December 13, 2022
13 Dec'22
Tidelift GC: Paid open source can stave off another Log4j
If the industry wants to thwart software supply chain attacks and prevent another Log4Shell, the way forward is to pay open source maintainers, Tidelift GC Luis Villa says.
- December 12, 2022
12 Dec'22
Creative AI, FinOps among hot developer trends of 2023
Here's a look at the hottest trends for application developers in 2023. Keep an eye out for decentralization, FinOps, consolidation and AI.
- December 08, 2022
08 Dec'22
What I learned at a 4-week Nucamp coding boot camp
Would a four-week web development coding boot camp designed by a Microsoft veteran provide me with enough skills to land a job? I was going to find out.
- December 01, 2022
01 Dec'22
AWS DevOps tools expand low-code features, focus on devx
Many of the features of AWS CodeCatalyst and Application Composer were technically possible before, but the new services package them accessibly via a low-code UI.
- November 29, 2022
29 Nov'22
Amazon boosts CodeWhisperer, AI and ML tools
AWS rolled out updates to a series of AI tools and services, highlighted by improvements to its CodeWhisperer coding system and Textract AI service for extracting document text.
- November 28, 2022
28 Nov'22
Small open source projects pose significant security risks
Open source security initiatives might prevent large-scale vulnerabilities such as Log4j, but smaller projects pose risks without more maintainer support, industry experts say.
- November 21, 2022
21 Nov'22
Software developer layoffs and hiring freezes on the rise
As tech companies tighten their belts, developers should prepare for a tighter job market by updating resumes and expanding job searches beyond big tech, say industry experts.
- November 21, 2022
21 Nov'22
Diffblue expands AI-powered unit testing platform
Diffblue Cover is gaining traction amidst a trend toward AI-augmented testing, say industry analysts. Cover can now run a suite of unit tests without developer intervention.
- November 16, 2022
16 Nov'22
Atlassian Open DevOps tools stitch together more workflows
As all-in-one DevOps tools vendors grow, Atlassian argues users want choice; customers say third-party tools integration is a timesaver, but the company faces headwinds.
- November 10, 2022
10 Nov'22
Low-code API management tool fights complexity, with caveats
A new low-code API management tool could bring benefits such as increased speed, fewer coding errors and wider accessibility. But it must prove itself in the market.
- November 09, 2022
09 Nov'22
GitHub security updates and Copilot expansion make waves
New features unveiled at GitHub Universe include private channels for security issues and Copilot for business, which may fall under a cloud of ongoing litigation.
- November 04, 2022
04 Nov'22
Go updates to tackle pain points, but Golang 2 is dead
Go Day 2022 highlights include possible Go updates to tackle compatibility, security and developer pain points such as for-loop scoping. But Golang 2 will never happen.
- November 03, 2022
03 Nov'22
Pega CTO: Ethical AI for developers demands transparency
Pegasystems CTO Don Schuerman believes the cure for AI's ethical issues lies in broad data inputs, being sensitive to biases and algorithms that make explainable decisions.
- November 01, 2022
01 Nov'22
Sustainable software needs more tools, corporate buy-in
Several tools can help developers build sustainable software, but it won't make a dent in carbon emissions without organizational support and better monitoring tools.
- October 28, 2022
28 Oct'22
For API security to succeed, devs need integrated tooling
For greater API security and clearer boundaries for developers, experts at API World called for developer-focused security tools that dovetail seamlessly into their workflows.
- October 27, 2022
27 Oct'22
API documentation can make or break developer experience
At this week's API World, experts highlight issues with poor API documentation and suggest ways to fix it, such as ditching jargon and adopting the OpenAPI Specification.
- October 24, 2022
24 Oct'22
Developers want improved performance, efficiency in Java 20
Java 20 will likely include useful features such as improvements to concurrency and profiling, but the incremental updates are unlikely to please everyone.
- October 20, 2022
20 Oct'22
Developers warned: GitHub Copilot code may be licensed
Questions surround GitHub Copilot's use of open source code, but it's a Supreme Court decision on Warhol's art that developers should keep an eye on, according to one legal expert.
- October 18, 2022
18 Oct'22
Oracle CloudWorld rollout includes new serverless options
New Oracle Cloud Infrastructure serverless offerings hide more of the gory infrastructure details from application developers to hasten software delivery workflows.
- October 17, 2022
17 Oct'22
Fixing software developer burnout could increase retention
Software developer burnout is a pervasive issue that can cause problems for companies and their employees, but tackling it won't be easy.
- October 12, 2022
12 Oct'22
Google Software Delivery Shield braces supply chain security
Software Delivery Shield reduces security risks across the development pipeline -- but it also increases developer productivity, according to industry experts.
- October 11, 2022
11 Oct'22
Tech for democracy gains traction but may pay lip service
The Copenhagen Pledge on Tech for Democracy highlights how tech can crumble or shore up democracy and human rights. But it lacks action and accountability, industry experts say.
- October 11, 2022
11 Oct'22
HubSpot DEI program shores up software engineer shortage
HubSpot has been building its DEI program for years, which includes in its hiring practices. By focusing on a more diverse talent pool, the company has found it can better manage the software engineer shortage.
- October 03, 2022
03 Oct'22
EvolveWare feature adds agility to application modernization
EvolveWare's Intellisys gives enterprises a business rules extraction option that won't lock up legacy or modernized applications when code changes are required.
- September 29, 2022
29 Sep'22
Climate LLC taps feature flags for mobile app development
Feature flags facilitated fast rollbacks and trunk-based mobile development for a digital farming software maker amid volatility due to business growth and climate change.
- September 29, 2022
29 Sep'22
Environments as a service tackle development bottlenecks
Environments as a service are gaining traction as a tool to reduce delays, manage environments and improve developer productivity, according to industry analysts.
- September 28, 2022
28 Sep'22
Intel SDKs give developers tools for AI, quantum software
Intel launched new SDKs for AI and quantum computing and added tools underpinned by the Intel Developer Cloud in an effort to attract developers to build on its hardware.
- September 22, 2022
22 Sep'22
Globalization won't fix software engineer shortage
While a global talent search can fill niche positions and diversify a development team, it isn't a silver bullet for the software engineer shortage, experts say.
- September 21, 2022
21 Sep'22
Harness CTO: Where shift left goes wrong
In this Q&A, Harness' field CTO Nick Durkin shares his thoughts on the impossible burden that shift left places on developers and what can be done to lessen the load.
- September 15, 2022
15 Sep'22
Experts: 3 trends in software development worth following
Trends come and go, but AIOps and MLOps, spatial computing, and a low-code and high-code toolkit are the future of software development, industry experts say.
- September 14, 2022
14 Sep'22
AutoRabit tool seeks to simplify Salesforce security for DevOps
OrgScan extends CodeScan's security scanning ability in Salesforce. CodeScan Shield aims to simplify security for devs as the trend to shift left continues, industry analysts say.
- September 13, 2022
13 Sep'22
COBOL application modernization tools and techniques
COBOL code modernization options range from a simple, yet expensive, application re-write to automated tools that can convert code and extract business rules.
- September 06, 2022
06 Sep'22
Xandr's bumpy ride to AI software test automation success
AI-based software testing tool Mabl reduced bugs and testing complexity for advertising company Xandr, but the initial implementation process was far from smooth.
- August 31, 2022
31 Aug'22
CodeSee brings code mapping tool to enterprise developers
CodeSee, which maps code for the entire development pipeline, fills a market need for simplification in the face of growing complexity, according to one analyst.
- August 29, 2022
29 Aug'22
Heroku to end free tiers, creating platform void for devs
Heroku will cease offering its free tiers this November, leaving developers to choose from an array of alternatives that don't quite match up, according to industry experts.
- August 26, 2022
26 Aug'22
Intel's Wei Li on low-code/no-code AI and sentience
Wei Li, Intel's vice president and general manager of AI and analytics, outlines how low-code/no-code AI can help developers and chimes in on the sentient AI debate.
- August 24, 2022
24 Aug'22
PyPI phishing renews call for mandatory 2FA, package signing
Some developers view compulsory 2FA and package signing as a threat to productivity, but industry experts say such requirements are inevitable amid ongoing cyberattacks.
- August 24, 2022
24 Aug'22
Low-code platforms create call for business-savvy developers
The rising popularity of low-code platforms may mark a decline for coding as a job priority, but demand is up for developers with a strong grasp of business knowledge, say experts.
- August 12, 2022
12 Aug'22
Kubernetes training, tech can tackle orchestration pain
DevOps can force developers to work outside their comfort zone and create frustration, but the right Kubernetes training and tools can ease the burden.
- August 10, 2022
10 Aug'22
COBOL programming skills gap thwarts modernization to Java
The challenge of migrating COBOL applications to run in the cloud is made nearly impossible with tricky line-to-line conversions and a lack of developers with the right skills.
- August 08, 2022
08 Aug'22
Devs don't trust AI in software testing
Artificial intelligence can eliminate mundane testing tasks and reduce bugs without human intervention, but its inner machinations make testers uneasy.
- August 05, 2022
05 Aug'22
Velocity-over-quality mindset leads to software testing gaps
Insufficient software testing happens because of a lack of talent, time and cash. But inattentive CEOs and development methodologies such as Agile also contribute to the problem.
- August 02, 2022
02 Aug'22
GitHub launches Projects, ratcheting up dev ecosystem battle
GitHub Projects brings new features to GitHub developers, but users of other application lifecycle management tools such as Jira are unlikely to make the switch.
- July 29, 2022
29 Jul'22
Developer search engine for code snippets comes with caveats
The YouCode search engine gives developers a fast way to find code snippets. But, like any code completion tool, results should be taken with a grain of salt.
- July 28, 2022
28 Jul'22
CircleCI and GitLab integration expands DevOps tool choices
CircleCI expands code repository choices, benefitting mutual customers of the highly optimized platform, say industry analysts.
- July 26, 2022
26 Jul'22
Shadow cast over future of Google's C++ replacement
A C++ replacement is long overdue, but Google's experimental language, Carbon, is far from a perfect solution, some industry experts say.
- July 22, 2022
22 Jul'22
Developers beware: AI pair programming comes with pitfalls
Despite the promise of faster coding, AI pair programming has a host of pitfalls, including inapplicable code suggestions, security flaws and copyright issues.
- July 15, 2022
15 Jul'22
Consultancy benefits from green coding certification mandate
In this Q&A, GFT CTO Dean Clark details how his company's green coding certification program is bringing benefits beyond higher-quality, more efficient code.
- July 14, 2022
14 Jul'22
Developer shortage fuels rise in low-code/no-code platforms
Halfway through 2022, interest in low-code/no-code platforms is not slowing down. Experts say the developer shortage is one of the biggest factors as companies continue to invest.
- July 12, 2022
12 Jul'22
New JavaScript runtime Bun challenges Deno, Node.js
Beta release of JavaScript runtime Bun promises to speed up development with an array of out-of-the box features.
- July 08, 2022
08 Jul'22
No-code API tools for Excel wrangle data
Tampa-based Vault Insurance struggled with analyzing spreadsheets at scale until it purchased spreadsheet-to-API software Coherent Spark.
- June 23, 2022
23 Jun'22
Amazon CodeWhisperer joins packed AI code completion market
AI code completion tool Amazon CodeWhisperer is now available for developers who are willing to wait.
- June 23, 2022
23 Jun'22
Code completion AI bot trend continues with GitHub Copilot
GitHub Copilot joins a ballooning field of AI-powered code completion tools. Industry experts debate the tool's utility and long-term staying power.
- June 21, 2022
21 Jun'22
Green software certification, legislation in the works
Green software could be moving from the technology fringes to the mainstream with upcoming legislation and a push for sustainable software certification.
- June 16, 2022
16 Jun'22
Green software summit outlines developer best practices
The Green Software Foundation Global Summit highlights tech sustainability and the important role developers can play in tackling climate change.
- June 15, 2022
15 Jun'22
Tabnine code completion platform adds more powerful AI
Tabnine's code completion assistant adds support for 11 languages with a major AI overhaul.
- June 14, 2022
14 Jun'22
In-demand programming languages devs should get to know
Experts weigh in on which in-demand programming languages offer the best job prospects.
- June 09, 2022
09 Jun'22
Supply chain security takes center stage at OpenJS World 2022
At OpenJS World 2022, the Open Source Security Foundation outlined two ambitious initiatives to fix supply chain security issues in open source software.