Software engineering stories - Page 13

Private equity firm Thoma Bravo takes majority stake in Azul to boost its enterprise Java platform and global market expansion, with existing investors reinvesting.

AWS unveils Kiro AI coding assistant with a new IDE, CLI tools, and features to boost code quality and collaboration for developers and teams.

Arnica launches Arnie AI suite to embed real-time security and policy enforcement into rapid AI-driven code generation, addressing rising software risks.

A new study finds ATS rarely auto-reject CVs; most recruiters manually review applications despite the 75% auto-reject myth circulating online.

Developers in 2025 must master prompt engineering, risk-aware decisions and data fluency as AI reshapes coding into a collaborative, context-driven craft.

TechDay sat down with Casey West, Lead Developer Advocate at Google, to discuss how AI is impacting developer communities and much more.

Elastic launches Streams and DiskBBQ to boost AI log analysis and affordable vector search, helping engineers manage vast data efficiently and cost-effectively.

New Relic launches AI-powered GitHub integrations to automate code security and observability, boosting developer productivity and simplifying workflows.

UK developer salaries hit record highs, with AI specialists earning up to GBP £122,000 as demand for advanced tech skills surges amid industry growth.

Platform Engineering Labs releases open source formae, an IaC platform designed to simplify cloud infrastructure management and reduce complexity for engineers.

Manchester-based digital agency PushON appoints three senior developers with over 50 years' experience to support growth and enhance eCommerce platforms.

GitLab 18.5 launches AI agents and a new UI to enhance security, streamline workflows, and boost efficiency for software development teams.

AI-powered observability boosts UK business productivity and ROI, with 75% citing improved efficiency and 125% annual return on investments reported by leaders.

Coder launches Blink, an open source CLI tool enabling developers to build, test and deploy AI agents directly from the terminal with ease.

Umbraco has appointed Phil Whittaker as Staff Engineer (AI) to lead MCP Server development, enhancing AI integration and control within its CMS platform.

The Linux Foundation is launching the React Foundation to govern React and React Native, with Meta and firms like Amazon and Microsoft among its founding members.

By the end of 2026, 100,000 AI Agents will join UK firms, with many set to replace human jobs, especially in HR and software roles, Gravitee finds.

AI speeds up coding by 63%, but bottlenecks in testing and deployment cause delays, risks, and higher costs, says Harness's study of 900 developers.

OneAdvanced has launched autonomous AI agents across NHS, government and legal sectors, boosting efficiency and supporting 150,000 extra patient appointments weekly.

Businesses are urged to scrutinise AI 'vibe coding' tools, balancing rapid innovation with risks of security flaws and inefficiencies in live environments.