Developers stories
GitHub announces Copilot Free tier for VS Code users
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software development
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developers
GitHub has surpassed 150 million developers and launched a free tier for its Copilot in Visual Studio Code, empowering users with enhanced coding tools.
LambdaTest raises $38 million to enhance QA platform
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devops
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digital transformation
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LambdaTest has raised $38 million in funding, led by Avataar Ventures, to enhance its AI-driven QA solutions amid growing demand in software testing.
Majority of marketers dissatisfied with current CMS tools
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partner programmes
Research by Storyblok reveals 93% of marketers and developers dissatisfied with their CMS, citing integration shortcomings and outdated content as key issues.
Cloudsmith achieves full compliance with OCI v1.1 standard
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supply chain & logistics
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risk & compliance
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open source
Cloudsmith has announced its compliance with the Open Container Initiative v1.1 standard, enhancing container image management and software supply chain relationships.
AI integration in software raises architectural challenges
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software development
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developers
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software engineering
As AI reshapes software development, industry leaders warn it may increase complexity and architectural challenges rather than solve them, urging teams to adapt.
Security challenges of generative AI in software development
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application security
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genai
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llms
A report by Legit Security reveals serious security concerns for developers using Generative AI, despite 96% deploying GenAI in application development.
UKISUG launches S/4HANA Academy to combat SAP skill gap
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edutech
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digital transformation
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developers
The UK & Ireland SAP User Group has launched its S/4HANA Academy to address the pressing skills shortage in SAP consulting, supporting businesses' transitions.
GitHub Copilot boosts code quality for experienced devs
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software development
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developers
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A study by GitHub's research team reveals that developers using GitHub Copilot produce code that is 56% more likely to pass unit tests and has greater readability.
Mirantis unveils open-source Kubernetes Engine MKE 4
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virtualisation
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open source
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cloud services
Mirantis has launched MKE 4, an open-source Kubernetes Engine, promising enhanced security and flexibility for over 300,000 production nodes.
Obsidian plug-ins transform productivity with AI models
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genai
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personal computing devices
A new exploration shows how developers can enhance productivity using Obsidian with RTX AI PCs, harnessing generative AI for streamlined workflows.
LocalStack raises USD $25m to revolutionise cloud dev
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virtualisation
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devops
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multi-cloud
LocalStack secures USD $25 million in Series A funding to enhance its platform, enabling developers to optimise their cloud computing environments.
Exclusive: GitHub CPO on multi-model Copilot and new AI tools
Fri, 1st Nov 2024
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low-code
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genai
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data privacy
At GitHub Universe 2024, the platform unveiled a multi-model Copilot and GitHub Spark, aiming to empower 1 billion developers through AI tools.
IriusRisk unveils Jeff: AI tool for threat modelling images
Fri, 25th Oct 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ai
IriusRisk has launched Jeff: AI Assistant, an innovative tool that generates threat models from images, aiming to streamline cybersecurity processes.
Endor Labs launches AI model scoring system for security
Fri, 25th Oct 2024
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physical security
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risk & compliance
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open source
Endor Labs launches Endor Scores for AI Models, enabling developers to evaluate the security and quality of open source AI models on Hugging Face.
MongoDB launches version 8.0 with major performance boosts
Mon, 7th Oct 2024
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data protection
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hyperscale
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microsoft
MongoDB has unveiled the launch of MongoDB 8.0, boasting significant performance enhancements and optimised scalability aimed at modern application development.
UK developers favour JavaScript, eager to learn Python in 2024
Wed, 2nd Oct 2024
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software development
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developers
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java
Stack Overflow's 2024 Developer Survey reveals JavaScript as the top language among UK developers, with Python leading future aspirations.
David Phillips joins SmartBear as SVP to boost customer success
Fri, 27th Sep 2024
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cx
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martech
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developers
SmartBear appoints David Phillips as SVP of Customer Retention and Technical Sales Engineering, leveraging his two decades of customer-focused experience from 3Play Media.
CortexClick debuts AI platform for developer-focused content
Thu, 26th Sep 2024
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saas
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martech
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software development
CortexClick unveils an AI-driven content generation platform tailored for developer tools, cloud, and enterprise SaaS firms, promising high-quality output at scale.
Elastic & Hugging Face collaborate to simplify GenAI development
Wed, 25th Sep 2024
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genai
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collaboration
Elastic and Hugging Face have teamed up to streamline generative AI development by integrating Hugging Face’s models into Elasticsearch's Open Inference API, simplifying semantic search creation.
ServiceNow partners Republic Polytechnic for AI & cloud upskilling
Tue, 24th Sep 2024
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uc
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it training
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ai
ServiceNow partners with Republic Polytechnic to boost AI and cloud computing skills. Research predicts 361,000 new jobs by 2028, with 55,000 in tech roles.