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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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Puppet explores the benefits of platform engineering for security

James Bourne — Thu, 28 Mar 2024 12:48:41 +0000

An increasing number of organisations have built platform teams to help improve the developer experience – and the latest State of DevOps Report from Puppet has looked to show how platform engineering is improving security as well. The 13th annual State of DevOps Report – which is also being called the State of Platform Engineering... Read more »

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AI in game development grows despite concerns

Ryan Daws — Mon, 18 Mar 2024 16:07:59 +0000

A growing number of game development studios are embracing AI to streamline their processes, according to a new industry report from Unity. The report finds that 62 percent of studios now utilise AI tools at some stage of development. The top use cases include improving character animations, code writing assistance, art and level generation, narrative... 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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Mobile game ‘mortality rate’ hits 83% within three years

Ryan Daws — Wed, 22 Nov 2023 14:48:04 +0000

A new whitepaper titled “Good Games Don’t Die” reveals that 83 percent of launched mobile games fail within three years. The study, conducted by revenue growth engine SuperScale, polled 500 developers across the US and UK to uncover issues plaguing the $96.2 billion mobile gaming industry. The report unveils a catch-22 where 78 percent of... Read more »

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Checkmarx uncovers persistent Python package threat

Ryan Daws — Thu, 16 Nov 2023 13:00:03 +0000

Checkmarx has uncovered a threat actor that has been quietly infiltrating the open-source ecosystem for nearly six months, planting malicious Python packages with a focus on deception and financial gain. The malicious actor employed a systematic approach, disguising their packages with names closely resembling popular legitimate Python packages. These decoy packages, camouflaged to blend in,... Read more »

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AI coding assistants: A double-edged sword for DevOps in 2024

Ryan Daws — Fri, 10 Nov 2023 14:06:02 +0000

A growing reliance on AI-powered coding assistants is reshaping how DevOps teams operate, for better or worse. According to Forrester’s 2024 cybersecurity, risk, and privacy predictions, AI coding assistants are becoming integral to boosting productivity. However, a cautionary note accompanies this technological shift, as Forrester warns of potential pitfalls that could lead to cybersecurity breaches.... Read more »

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Wallarm highlights disturbing trends in API security threats

Ryan Daws — Wed, 08 Nov 2023 10:40:12 +0000

Wallarm has released its Q3 2023 API ThreatStats report which sheds light on the escalating threats targeting APIs and revealing vulnerabilities that have impacted industry giants such as Netflix, VMware, and SAP. The report’s revamped ‘Top 10 API Security Threats’ compilation outlines 239 vulnerabilities discovered during the quarter, with injections taking the lead. Injections involve... Read more »

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Stack Overflow: 79% of developers considering new horizons

Ryan Daws — Mon, 30 Oct 2023 11:08:49 +0000

A survey conducted by Stack Overflow has revealed that 79 percent of developers are either actively seeking new job opportunities or are open to the idea. The findings mark a significant increase from previous years, indicating a growing trend among developers to explore new career paths and challenges. The survey, which garnered responses from over... Read more »

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State of Java: Resilience amid licensing changes and security concerns

Ryan Daws — Fri, 27 Oct 2023 09:28:10 +0000

Azul has unveiled its first annual State of Java Survey & Report, which offers a deep exploration of the Java landscape. The study – based on responses from over 2,000 Java users worldwide – aims to provide unparalleled insights into Java’s current standing, particularly its influence on enterprises of various sizes. Java’s ubiquity and vital... Read more »

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