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Google just added a new automated code review feature to Gemini CLI
News A new feature in the Gemini CLI extension looks to improve code quality through verification
By Nicole Kobie Published
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Claude Code creator Boris Cherny says software engineers are 'more important than ever’
News There’s still plenty of room for software engineers in the age of AI, at least for now
By Ross Kelly Published
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81% of devs plan to migrate to OpenJDK as Oracle Java pricing concerns reach boiling point
News Oracle Java pricing has developers scrambling for alternatives, and one open source option stands out
By Nicole Kobie Published
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Agile methodology might be turning 25, but it’s withstood the test of time
News While Agile development practices are 25 years old, the longevity of the approach is testament to its impact – and it's once again in the spotlight in the age of generative AI.
By Ross Kelly Published
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Anthropic Labs chief claims 'Claude is now writing Claude'
News Internal teams at Anthropic are supercharging production and shoring up code security with Claude, claims executive
By Ross Kelly Published
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AI-generated code is fast becoming the biggest enterprise security risk
News Security teams are scrambling to catch AI-generated flaws that appear correct before disaster strikes
By Emma Woollacott Published
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Is software optimization a lost art?
In-depth With the rise in AI-generated code, software complexity, and constrained compute, could software optimization be making a comeback?
By Keri Allan Published
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Anthropic researchers warn AI could 'inhibit skills formation' for developers
News A research paper from Anthropic suggests we need to be careful deploying AI to avoid losing critical skills
By Nicole Kobie Published
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Developers in India are "catching up fast" on AI-generated coding
News Developers in the United States are leading the world in AI coding practices, at least for now
By Nicole Kobie Published
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Nearly half of software developers don’t check AI-generated code
News A concerning number of developers are failing to check AI-generated code, exposing enterprises to huge security threats
By Nicole Kobie Published
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Microsoft is shaking up GitHub in preparation for a battle with AI coding rivals
News The tech giant is bracing itself for a looming battle in the AI coding space
By Ross Kelly Published
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What's in store for software development in 2026?
Analysis AI adoption is expected to continue transforming software development processes, but there are big challenges ahead
By Ross Kelly Published
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