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Netlify Composable Web Platform aims to modernize web architecture

Modular, framework-agnostic platform combines unified content layer, developer workflow, and visual editor for creating, editing, and publishing web content.

CloudBees readies cloud-native devsecops platform

CloudBees platform built on Tekton boasts feature flagging, value stream management, CI/CD pipeline orchestration, and GitHub Actions-like workflow automation.

Oracle unveils Java development extension for Visual Studio Code

Oracle said that its Oracle Java Platform extension would support current JDK releases and the next upcoming JDK version.

Microsoft introduces cloud-native application platform

The open source Radius platform allows developers and operators to collaborate on delivering and managing cloud-native apps across public clouds and private infrastructure.

Node.js 21 brings WebSocket client

Latest release of popular JavaScript runtime also features test runner improvements and enhanced V8 engine.

AI will remake data centers, OCP says

Open Compute Project expects the hardware requirements of AI to usher in a new era of larger data centers, liquid-cooled hardware, and greater power consumption.

Generative AI forces Stack Overflow to lay off 28% of its workforce

The reduction in headcount is directly related to the proliferation of generative AI-driven coding assistants from companies such as Microsoft, AWS, Google, and IBM, a study from Cornell University showed.

JetBrains unveils tool for creating technical documentation

Writerside provides a Git UI, an integrated build tool, automated tests, and live previews to help create technical docs, API references, and developer guides.

Microsoft .NET 8 nears the finish line

Microsoft unveiled the second and final release candidate for the next version of its development platform. The production release is due in November.

Google indemnifies generative AI customers over IP rights claims

The indemnities include protection against infringement claims over training data used and output generated by Google’s homegrown generative AI capabilities.

Visual Studio Code bolsters command search

A new section in VS Code’s Command Palette search results lists similar commands. September release also introduces support for DWARF debugging of WebAssembly.

Report finds few open source projects actively maintained

Sonatype’s annual software supply chain analysis finds open source project maintenance in decline, while 1 in 8 open source downloads have a known risk.

C# challenges Java in language popularity

Microsoft’s object-oriented language for .NET has closed the gap with Java in the Tiobe index of programming language popularity.

AWS releases Cloud Institute virtual program to train developers

The one-year program, which consists of three courses a quarter, is priced at $7,650.

Google Vertex AI Search updated with healthcare and life sciences capabilities

The company said the new capabilities will help companies find accurate clinical information more efficiently and ask questions about patient records.

Azul cloud service spots dead code in Java apps

A new feature of the Azul Vulnerability Protection service identifies unused code in production Java applications, aiming to ease maintenance for developers.

Microsoft’s C# Dev Kit for Visual Studio Code reaches GA

C# Dev Kit extension includes core C# language services, IntelliCode assistance, testing, debugging, and project management capabilities. .NET MAUI and Unity support are still in preview.

Docker ties up with Neo4j, LangChain, and Ollama to launch Gen AI Stack

Gen AI Stack, which also comes with a built-in assistant, is expected to accelerate developer tasks within Docker.

Python developers won’t let go of Python 2

Python Software Foundation survey finds that a significant number of Python developers are still using Python 2 for data analysis, computer graphics, and devops.

Microsoft ships Java 21 builds

Microsoft made Microsoft Build for OpenJDK 21 binaries available for free download and announced that JDK 21 will soon be available in Azure PaaS services.

Amazon Bedrock generative AI service reaches GA

Serverless managed service offers foundation models for building generative AI applications from several leading AI companies including Anthropic, Cohere, and Meta.

Latest Node.js boosts stream performance

Node.js v20.8.0 release also brings memory management improvements that address longstanding memory leaks.

Microsoft’s F# refines loops in computation expressions

The while! keyword is geared for clarity and expressiveness and will appear in F# 8.

Java 22 could include computed constants, class-filed API

These capabilities could join previously previewed features such as structured concurrency, value object storage enhancements, and string templates.

MongoDB adds generative AI features to boost developer productivity

The new generative AI features are incorporated in MongoDB’s Relational Migrator, Compass, Atlas Charts tools, and its Documentation interface.

Next.js 13.5 brings faster startups and refreshes

Next.js 13.5 features faster startups and refreshes and lower memory usage. Package imports were also optimized for large libraries.

Confluent’s Data Streaming for AI initiative aims to boost AI app development

The initiative is a result of the managed Apache Kafka service provider partnering with the likes of MongoDB, Pinecone, Rockset, Zilliz, Google Cloud, and Microsoft Azure.

Angular 17 due in November with syntax for control flow

Directive functionality is to be added to the framework itself, along with deferrable loading.

Deno runtime now integrates with Jupyter Notebook

Deno 1.37 highlights integration with Jupyter Notebook for scripting and analysis and improved VS Code extension support, among other updates.

Oracle CloudWorld 2023: 6 key takeaways from the big annual event

Generative AI was the watchword at CloudWorld 2023, as Oracle rolled out a new API-led AI service and updates to Database 23c, MySQL HeatWave, Fusion Cloud applications, and other products.

Oracle unveils GraalOS for serverless Java

GraalOS builds on GraalVM Native Image and promises minimal cold start, transparent suspend and resume, and no-cost idle.

Creatio’s 8.1 Quantum low-code platform bolsters composable app development

The company has added a new generative AI interface that will allow enterprise users to generate applications via natural language prompts.

Starburst Enterprise, Galaxy updated to support on-prem connectivity, storage

The company has also integrated Databricks’ Unity Catalog governance tool to provide an additional metastore alongside AWS Glue, Hive HMS, and the Galaxy Metastore.

Nvidia H100 Tensor Core GPUs come to Oracle Cloud

Oracle Cloud now offers bare-metal instances with Nvidia H100 GPUs for AI training and inference and high-performance computing applications. Nvidia L40S GPUs are on the way.

Shiny R web framework arrives in Wasm

Shinylive R package exports Shiny R apps as Wasm-enabled Shinylive applications that run completely in a web browser.

Generative AI most important technology ever, Oracle’s Ellison says

Generative AI fundamentally changes how apps will be built and run at Oracle, the company’s CTO and co-founder said.

Oracle’s MySQL HeatWave gets Vector Store, generative AI features

The new generative AI capabilities and the Vector Store are currently in private preview.

Oracle unveils its API-led generative AI service with Cohere’s LLMs

Oracle’s Database 23c gets vector search to underpin generative AI use cases

The semantic search capabilities added to the database offering include a new vector data type, vector indexes, and vector search SQL operators.

GitHub woos Bitbucket and Bamboo refugees

Atlassian will end support for Bitbucket Server and Bamboo Server in February 2024, and offers a cloud migration trial program to server product customers.

JDK 21: The new features in Java 21

Java 21 has arrived in a production release with 15 features including virtual threads, a generational Z garbage collector, and a key encapsulation mechanism API.

DataStax’s new JSON API targets JavaScript developers

The new API, which will be made available through DataStax’s Stargate, will allow JavaScript developers to leverage Astra DB as a vector database for their large language model (LLM), AI assistant, and real-time generative AI projects.

Eclipse enterprise Java gathers steam, MicroProfile slips

Eclipse survey of enterprise Java developers shows Jakarta EE use on the rise, MicroProfile losing ground to Spring, and Kubernetes and microservices to be the top community priorities.

Kinetica offers its own LLM for SQL queries, citing security, privacy concerns

Kinetica's self-developed large language model, designed to enable SQL queries from natural language prompts in its relational database, targets security-sensitive customers including US government defense organizations.

Ruby on Rails extends Docker support

Now available in a beta, Rails 7.1 will generate all Dockerfiles needed for deployment, tuned for production use.

Salesforce readies AI assistant for CRM

Einstein AI tools due in a fall pilot include a conversational assistant built into every Salesforce app and a studio for building AI-powered apps with custom prompts, skills, and AI models.

JFrog adds ML model management to devsecops platform

JFrog unveiled a number of new platform capabilities including static application security testing and anti-tampering and compliance checks for software releases.

JetBrains previews RustRover IDE for Rust development

RustRover combines coding assistance and a built-in toolchain for testing, running, debugging, and analyzing Rust code.

SAS Viya analytics suite gets SaaS-based AI app development tools

The new offerings will allow enterprises to automate the setup and integration of a cloud-native technology stack to let developers focus on getting AI models and AI-driven applications into production.

Kotlin rises to the Tiobe top 20

JetBrains language for Android, JVM, and multiplatform development has become the 20th most popular programming language, according to Tiobe.