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JetBrains launches 2024.1 with local AI code completion

Ryan Daws — Thu, 04 Apr 2024 10:01:33 +0000

JetBrains has released the 2024.1 updates for its IDEs with several major new features, headlined by full-line code autocompletion powered by local AI models. The new full-line code completion functionality ensures code suggestions are processed entirely on the user’s device, minimising latency and providing a seamless offline experience. “We’ve developed models that run directly on... Read more »

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Python skills ‘increasingly essential’ to dev teams venturing into advanced AI

James Bourne — Wed, 03 Apr 2024 14:09:15 +0000

Python’s status as the primary language for AI and machine learning projects, from its extensive data-handling capabilities to its flexibility and portability, is well-founded. Just how well-founded can be seen in new user data from Snowflake. The cloud data provider reported that, year on year, use of Python grew 571% in Snowpark, Snowflake’s set of... Read more »

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PyPI suspends registrations amid malware attack

Ryan Daws — Thu, 28 Mar 2024 12:52:52 +0000

The Python Package Index (PyPI) has suspended new project creation and user registration to mitigate an ongoing malware upload campaign. This move comes as security researchers at Checkmarx uncovered a campaign involving multiple malicious packages related to the same threat actors. The attackers are targeting victims through typosquatting attacks, tricking users into installing malicious Python... Read more »

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GitHub’s code scanning autofix enters public beta

Ryan Daws — Wed, 20 Mar 2024 16:58:27 +0000

GitHub has announced that its code scanning autofix feature, powered by GitHub Copilot and CodeQL, is now available in public beta for all GitHub Advanced Security customers. The autofix tool aims to remediate over two-thirds of vulnerabilities found during code scanning with minimal editing required by developers. “Our vision for application security is an environment... Read more »

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Java remains backbone of enterprise applications

Ryan Daws — Wed, 06 Mar 2024 16:45:30 +0000

Java is set to remain the stable backbone of enterprise applications, according to a new report from Perforce Software. The 2024 Java Developer Productivity Report is based on a survey of 440 respondents across 72 countries. Among the key findings, 60 percent of respondents said their companies plan to add Java developers in the coming... Read more »

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White House urges adoption of memory-safe programming languages

Ryan Daws — Tue, 27 Feb 2024 12:14:22 +0000

The White House Office of the National Cyber Director (ONCD) has released a new report today urging the technology industry to take steps to reduce vulnerabilities in software that leave digital systems open to cyberattacks. The report, titled “Back to the Building Blocks: A Path Toward Secure and Measurable Software,” emphasises the importance of technology... Read more »

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Python packages caught using DLL sideloading to bypass security

Ryan Daws — Wed, 21 Feb 2024 11:55:04 +0000

ReversingLabs researchers have uncovered Python packages using DLL sideloading to bypass security tools. On 10 January 2024, Karlo Zanki, a reverse engineer at ReversingLabs, stumbled upon two suspicious packages on the Python Package Index (PyPI). These packages – named NP6HelperHttptest and NP6HelperHttper – were found to be utilising DLL sideloading, a known technique used by... Read more »

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Google releases Android 15 developer preview

Ryan Daws — Mon, 19 Feb 2024 11:57:38 +0000

Google has unveiled the initial developer preview of Android 15, showcasing a range of new features aimed at enhancing user privacy, refining advertising experiences, and improving overall device performance. Dave Burke, Google’s Vice President of Engineering, says a core focus was on advancing user privacy while maintaining personalised advertising capabilities through the latest version of... Read more »

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Computer science pioneer Niklaus Wirth dies aged 89

Ryan Daws — Thu, 04 Jan 2024 09:56:53 +0000

In a sombre start to the new year, the world of computer science mourns the loss of Niklaus Wirth—a stalwart figure known for his influential contributions to programming languages, methodology, software engineering, and hardware design. Born on 15 February 1934 in Switzerland, Wirth was a luminary in the field and celebrated for his development of... Read more »

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Gemini Pro: Google empowers developers with advanced AI capabilities

Ryan Daws — Fri, 15 Dec 2023 12:29:58 +0000

Google has announced the availability of its AI model Gemini Pro for developers and enterprises to craft solutions for their specific needs. This move is accompanied by a commitment to ongoing refinement based on user feedback. Gemini comes in three distinctive sizes: Ultra, Pro, and Nano. The Nano version has already been integrated into Android... Read more »

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