Software engineering stories

TestRail adds AI test script generation to version 10.2, aiming to cut boilerplate coding and help QA teams scale automation faster.

Anthropic rolls out Claude Opus 4.7 with sharper coding, stronger image handling and new cyber safeguards, plus fresh API controls and review tools.

GitLab 18.11 rolls out AI agents for security remediation, pipeline setup and delivery analytics, plus new spending caps on GitLab Credits.

Perforce report says ageing PHP talent pool and rising stack complexity are making it harder for companies to hire and keep experienced developers.

Gamma Communications' Regional Forums urge partners to shift from one-off sales to roadmap-led growth as AI, UCaaS and R&D reshape the channel.

Thoughtworks warns AI-assisted coding is swelling software complexity, as developers lean on older controls to curb security and oversight risks.

HackerEarth debuts AI interview platform with verification and proctoring to help enterprises screen technical candidates around the clock.

Leapwork unveils enterprise validation suite with new performance and AI testing tools as firms race to manage faster software releases.

GitLab deepens Google Cloud partnership so Duo Agent Platform users can tap Vertex AI models, while counting the spend against existing commitments.

Lightrun says 43% of AI-generated code still needs production debugging, with leaders warning that limited runtime visibility is slowing adoption.

SoftServe study finds 72% of executives expect AI agents to run software lifecycles within two years, as hiring shifts towards AI engineers.

Sparq opens The Shop to trial artificial intelligence in live-like settings, helping clients weigh risks and returns before investing.

Cloudflare adds new tools for long-running AI software, with Dynamic Workers, Artifacts and Sandboxes aimed at making agents easier to run at scale.

Valliance hires former Palantir experts and launches customer review as it seeks to close the AI deployment gap in UK and Europe.

London fintech Round lands USD $6 million and unveils workflow tools to cut repetitive treasury, payroll and payments work for finance teams.

Thoughtworks says AI is lowering the cost of custom software, but its APAC boss Steven Yurisich warns enterprises must still protect core systems.

Ascendion wins HFS market leader nod as agentic AI wins gains in legacy modernisation, testing and enterprise delivery.

Parallax expands Leeds team with 30 hires as its AI, 3D rendering and graduate recruitment drive supports record client growth.

Cloudsmith survey finds most engineering teams still lack automated SBOM checks, leaving many unready for fast EU Cyber Resilience Act audits.

C3 AI rolls out C3 Code to help business users build governed enterprise AI apps in hours, with agents handling design, testing and deployment.