Software engineering stories - Page 12

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.

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

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

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

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.

Google Cloud Security's CodeMender has already delivered 72 open-source security fixes, using Gemini Deep Think to patch vulnerabilities.

SmartBear teams up with Australian firm Adactin to distribute AI-powered software testing tools across Australia, Singapore, Malaysia and India in key sectors.

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

GitLab 18.4 enhances AI-based development with custom agents, Knowledge Graph navigation, and stronger security to streamline workflows and governance.

Atlassian will acquire DX to enhance AI analytics, helping 300,000+ tech firms measure developer productivity and ROI on AI investments effectively.

Cloudflare will recruit 1,111 interns globally in 2026, expanding its programme to support students with hands-on tech experience and mentorship worldwide.

Outages cost Australian and New Zealand firms up to USD $3 million per hour, as organisations tackle costly tool sprawl despite growing observability efforts.

Dynatrace has joined GitHub's MCP Registry, integrating AI-powered observability directly into developer workflows for improved performance and automation.

Oracle launches Java 25 with 18 key upgrades focusing on AI, security, and productivity, offering extended long-term support for developers.

Checkmarx has been named a leader in Forrester Wave for Static Application Security Testing, scoring highest in AI-driven tools and current offerings.

AI is transforming mainframe modernisation in Australia, enabling faster, safer system updates that reduce risk and boost business resilience.

Spotto launches in Australia and New Zealand, using AI to cut Microsoft Azure cloud costs and boost SaaS firms' margins and MSP services.

GitLab 18.3 enhances AI orchestration and agent integration, streamlining workflows and boosting productivity for software engineering teams.