Developers embracing API-first development, survey says
Developers are shifting from code-first to API-first thinking when it comes to software development, according to the newly released 2024 State of the API Report from API platform provider Postman. Released October 15, the sixth-annual report is based...
Java proposal would shrink JDK by 25%
In an effort to improve Java performance in cloud environments, an OpenJDK proposal is afoot to reduce the size of the JDK (Java Development Kit) by about 25%. The plan calls for enabling the jlink tool to build custom runtime images without using the...
.NET MAUI Welcomes Syncfusion Open-source Contributions
Announcing the release of the Syncfusion Toolkit for .NET MAUI, a set of free, open-source controls for .NET MAUI! Syncfusion has made 14 impressive UI controls freely available for .NET MAUI developers. The post .NET MAUI Welcomes Syncfusion Open-sour...
Musk’s xAI unveils a new API service for Grok models
Elon Musk-backed generative AI venture, xAI, has unveiled a new API service for its Grok models to allow developers to underpin their applications and agents with xAI’s large language models (LLMs). Musk took to Twitter, now X, to announce that t...
Agile and devops for SaaS and low-code development
Agile methodologies empower teams to prioritize backlogs, commit to an accomplishable amount of work, and deliver reliable software. Devops teams, aligned by culture, collaborative practices, and automation, focus on improving customer experiences, re...
Why Python is the language of choice for AI
The widespread adoption of AI is creating a paradigm shift in the software engineering world. Python has quickly become the programming language of choice for AI development due to its usability, mature ecosystem, and ability to meet the data-driven n...
Is data gravity no longer centered in the cloud?
The phenomenon of data gravity moving away from the cloud continues as businesses reassess their cloud strategies. Many now realize that the initial allure of unlimited storage and processing power often comes with unforeseen costs and complications. ...
Rust 1.82 brings Cargo info subcommand
Rust 1.82, the newest version of the popular memory-safe programming language, fulfills a longstanding request for displaying information in the Cargo package manager registry. Also with Rust 1.82, Apple macOS on 64-bit Arm now offers Rust’s highest...
MongoDB EF Core Provider: What’s New?
The latest updates to the MongoDB EF Core Provider brings updates to change tracking, index creation, complex queries, and transactions. The post MongoDB EF Core Provider: What’s New? appeared first on .NET Blog.
IBM works to address the developer skills gap with AI
When IBM announced in May 2023 that its generative artificial intelligence tools were in use by its AI assistant, watsonx, to help enterprises modernize their mainframe applications by translating COBOL code into Java, it was just the beginning of its...
11 open source AI projects that developers will love
The most creative and impactful ideas in software often appear as open source. Sharing code invites a global community of contributors to work together to drive a project forward. Artificial intelligence is no exception. While AI’s need for computat...
How Kubecost shines a light on GPU efficiency
Many enterprise engineering teams—perhaps most at this point—have dived headlong into GPUs to build out proofs-of-concept and operationalize new products. While competitive pressures dictated the direction, GPU cost concerns have begun moving from...
Stopping the rot in AI spending
They say that half the money spent on advertising is wasted, but the problem is figuring out which half. If that’s true, the problem is arguably worse for AI. Talk to people deep in the AI weeds and they’ll tell you upwards of 90% of money spent o...
.NET Conf 2024 Student Zone
The .NET Conf Student Zone is a beginner-friendly, virtual event where experts will teach you how to build amazing projects - all using C# and .NET! The post .NET Conf 2024 Student Zone appeared first on .NET Blog.
Free-threaded programming in Python 3.13
This (half-) month in Python and elsewhere: Python 3.13’s “no-GIL” or “free-threaded” version is out, and you can try it right now! Also, explore the ins and outs of Anaconda’s Python distribution for data science and get cracking on a Pyt...
AI stagnation: The gap between AI investment and AI adoption
AI continues to shape cloud strategies, but AI implementation is going slower than most predicted. This is frustrating for technology providers who have made big bets on AI. What’s going on? A recent survey conducted by Censuswide on behalf of Re...
True multithreading in Python at last!
This (half-) month in Python and elsewhere: Python 3.13’s “no-GIL” or “free-threaded” version is out, and you can try it right now! Also, explore the ins and outs of Anaconda’s Python distribution for data science and get cracking on a Pyt...
How to use Task.WhenEach in .NET 9
The upcoming release of .NET 9 introduces the Task.WhenEach method, which enables developers to handle asynchronous tasks more elegantly. The Task.WhenEach method allows us to iterate through tasks as they complete, without having to call Task.WaitAny...
How we build GitHub Copilot into Visual Studio
Find out how Visual Studio integrates GitHub Copilot, architectural detail, .NET implementation, and the importance of the indexing service for providing context-aware AI code suggestions. The post How we build GitHub Copilot into Visual Studio appeare...
