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Microsoft says AI is finally having a 'meaningful impact' on developer productivity – and 80% 'would be sad if they could no longer use it'
News Researchers at Microsoft wanted to demystify how AI is being used by software developers – their findings show the benefits are finally becoming clear.
By Ross Kelly Published
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Google's new Jules coding agent is free to use for anyone – and it just got a big update to prevent bad code output
News Jules came out of beta and launched publicly earlier this month, but it's already had a big update aimed at improving code quality and safety.
By Rory Bathgate Published
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Using an older version of Python? Here’s why you should upgrade
News New research from JetBrains shows a majority of enterprises are using a version of Python that’s a year or more older – and it's having a big impact on efficiency and performance.
By Ross Kelly Published
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Developers say AI can code better than most humans
News A new survey suggests AI coding tools are catching up on human capabilities
By Nicole Kobie Published
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The Replit vibe coding incident gives us a glimpse into why developers are still wary of AI coding assistants
News Recent vibe coding snafus highlight the risks of AI coding assistants
By Ross Kelly Published
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Developers aren’t quite ready to place their trust in AI
News AI coding tools are delivering benefits for developers, but they’re still worried about security and compliance
By Ross Kelly Published
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Think AI coding tools are speeding up work? Think again – they’re actually slowing developers down
News AI coding tools may be hindering the work of experienced software developers, according to new research
By Nicole Kobie Published
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Cognition pips OpenAI with Windsurf acquisition
News The acquisition by Cognition comes after a rumored $3bn offer from OpenAI fell through
By Nicole Kobie Published
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AI coding tools are booming – and developers in this one country are by far the most frequent users
News AI coding tools are soaring in popularity worldwide, but developers in one particular country are among the most frequent users.
By Ross Kelly Published
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MCP servers used by developers and 'vibe coders' are riddled with vulnerabilities
News Security researchers have issued a warning over rampant vulnerabilities found in MCP servers used by developers and 'vibe coders'.
By Emma Woollacott Published
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The best online Python courses
In-depth A snapshot of some of the best online Python courses around, offering the tools you need to start or develop your coding career
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Big tech promised developers productivity gains with AI tools – now they’re being rendered obsolete
Opinion Big tech promised software developers huge benefits with AI tools, but now they face job cuts as companies ramp up automation.
By Ross Kelly Published
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