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A sign of things to come in software development? Mark Zuckerberg says AI will be doing the work of mid-level engineers this year – and he’s not the only big tech exec predicting the end of the profession
Mark Zuckerberg has hinted that Meta could begin replacing software engineers with AI as early as 2025, marking the latest in a string of troubling predictions for the profession. The bold statement came during his interview on the Joe Rogan Experience podcast earlier this month, where Zuckerberg suggested AI code generation systems are nearing a point where they can replicate…
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Shadow AI is creeping its way into software development – more than half of developers admit to using unauthorized AI tools at work, and it’s putting companies at risk
With software developers increasingly flocking to AI tools to support daily activities, new research suggests a concerning portion are using unauthorized solutions. Findings from Harness’ State of Software Delivery Report show that more than half (52%) of developers don’t use IT-approved tools, raising significant compliance and intellectual property concerns. “Perhaps the most alarming observation was around the use of company-approved…
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Microsoft creates new internal unit for AI development – Computerworld
Microsoft is creating a new engineering group focused on artificial intelligence: Core AI — Platform and Tools. The group combines the company’s Developer Division with the AI Platforms work teams and some employees who previously reported to Microsoft’s CTO. According to The Verge, the group will be led by Jay Parikh, the former CTO at Meta and who joined Microsoft…
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Top 8 Software Development Technologies to Consider in 2025
Software development is a dynamic field where programming languages, frameworks, and technologies may live and die within a few years, and job market needs constantly change. However, developers remain among the most in-demand tech professionals, and learning the right programming languages and other skills can help you find a high-paying job in the field. A report from Pluralsight identified the…
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Virtual reality could be the next frontier in software development: Devs are excited about productivity and virtualization benefits — but hefty price tags and health concerns may hamper adoption
Virtual and augmented reality could be the next big trend in software development as devs warm to the use of the tools, but there are still a few key barriers blocking adoption. VR/AR tech offers programmers a more focussed work environment, with a virtualized workspace but research suggests the platform isn’t quite mature enough for widespread adoption. JetBrains’ 2024 State…
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9 Best Software Development Project Management Tools
Best for agile project management: Jira Best for reporting capabilities: Wrike Best for customization and versatility: ClickUp Best for collaboration for virtual teams: Confluence Best for automated workflows: monday.com Best for small and scaling teams: Zoho Projects Best for collaboration for midsize businesses: Basecamp Best for customization with complex projects: Airtable Best for collaborative knowledge management: Notion Software development requires…
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Are ‘ghost engineers’ stunting productivity in software development? Researchers claim nearly 10% of engineers do “virtually nothing” and are a drain on enterprises
Just under a tenth (9.5%) of software engineers do almost no work, according to new research from academics at Stanford University. One researcher, Yegor Denisov-Blanch, posted the findings to his X account, dubbing the staff who work less than 10% as hard as the median engineer as ‘ghost’ engineers. These engineers do “virtually nothing,” Denisov-Blanch said, and it’s possible that…
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AWS and Anthropic ink deal to accelerate model development, enhance AI chips – Computerworld
Notably, last month Anthropic introduced “Computer Use” to Claude 3.5 Sonnet. This capability allows the model to use computers as people do; it can quickly move cursors, toggle between tabs, navigate websites, click buttons, type, and compile research documents in addition to its generative capabilities. All told, the company claims that Sonnet outperforms all other available models on agentic coding…
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Sundar Pichai says more than 25% of Google’s code is now AI-generated – and it’s a big hint at the future of software development
Over a quarter (25%) of Google’s internal source code is AI-generated, according to CEO Sundar Pichai, hinting at what’s in store for the future of development at big tech firms. Speaking during a recent earnings call, Pichai explained that the firm is using AI within its development teams to improve coding processes, as well as to boost productivity and efficiency.…
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DevSecOps teams are ramping up the use of AI tools, but they’ve got serious concerns — AI-generated code is causing major security headaches, rampant ‘alert fatigue’, and is slowing down development processes
While a plethora of organizations globally are now using AI in their software development processes, DevSecOps teams are worried about the growing array of security risks, new research shows. In a recent survey by Black Duck Software, nine-in-ten developers reported using AI coding tools in their daily workflow and highlighted the marked benefits of integrating AI within the development lifecycle.…
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