Microsoft offers ‘Arm Advisory Service’ for developers

To bolster the development of native software for Arm-powered PCs, Microsoft has unveiled its "Arm Advisory Service for developers".

The new initiative aims to ensure app compatibility for Windows on Arm, a version specifically designed for the processor architecture.

Microsoft’s announcement comes in response to research from analyst firm Counterpoint which predicts a substantial rise in the marketshare of Arm-powered PCs, from 14 percent to 25 percent by...

17 October 2023 | Developer

Stack Overflow reveals UK’s top 10 best-paid developer roles

Stack Overflow has unveiled the UK's top 10 best-paid developer positions, shedding light on the lucrative avenues within the industry.

Leading the pack are developers in senior executive roles, enjoying an average salary of £128,200 ($155,173). Notably, these professionals experienced a significant 30 percent increase in their salaries between 2022 and 2023, reflecting the industry's robust growth. 

Following closely are engineering managers, earning an average of...

9 October 2023 | Artificial Intelligence

Docker and partners launch GenAI Stack for developers

During the day two DockerCon keynote, Docker – in collaboration with partners Neo4j, LangChain, and Ollama – introduced the GenAI Stack.

This innovative platform is meticulously designed to empower developers to kickstart their generative AI applications within minutes, eliminating the complexities associated with integrating diverse technologies.

The GenAI Stack offers a seamless solution by providing pre-configured, ready-to-code, and secure components. These...

6 October 2023 | Artificial Intelligence

Sauce Labs exposes some developers’ risky habits

A survey by Sauce Labs of 500 US-based developers has put the spotlight on some concerning practices.

One alarming discovery was the tendency of developers to push code to production without adequate testing. 67 percent of respondents admitted to this practice, jeopardising software quality, user experience, and system stability.

Additionally, 68 percent confessed to merging their own pull requests without review—raising concerns about potential security...

3 October 2023 | Artificial Intelligence

Apple plans to upgrade search capabilities with ‘Pegasus’

Apple is reportedly looking to integrate its "Pegasus" internal search engine into the App Store and other applications.

The report comes via Apple insider Mark Gurman in his latest Power On newsletter for Bloomberg.

Apple's venture into advanced search technology began with the introduction of upgrades to its Spotlight search feature in iOS 14 and iPadOS 14. This enhanced feature enabled users to search for web results, documents, and surface details from...

2 October 2023 | App Stores

GitHub launches Innovation Graph for interactive development insights

GitHub has unveiled its Innovation Graph, an open data and insights platform for measuring and understanding the global impact of developers.

The ambitious initiative aims to address a longstanding challenge faced by policymakers and researchers: the lack of reliable and comprehensive data on trends in software development.

Understanding the Innovation Graph

The Innovation Graph is a repository of longitudinal metrics that track software development across economies...

22 September 2023 | Developer

GitHub opens Copilot Chat to all developers

GitHub has announced that Copilot Chat is now available to all developers, ushering in a new era of AI-powered software development.

Copilot Chat was launched for ‘Business’ users in July. The AI assistant is capable of assisting developers in their preferred natural language and promises to reduce repetitive tasks.

Developers can use the assistant to explore new languages or frameworks, troubleshoot bugs, and/or seek answers to coding questions, all while remaining...

21 September 2023 | Artificial Intelligence

Details emerge around Unity’s fee changes after outcry

Details have emerged regarding the proposed changes to Unity’s controversial per-install fee plan for developers.

These changes come in response to the outcry and concerns raised within the game development community about Unity’s recently announced new fee structure potentially bankrupting developers.

Bloomberg reporter Jason Schreier, known for his in-depth coverage of the gaming industry, has shed light on the potential modifications during a Unity all-hands...

19 September 2023 | Developer

Unity receives ‘credible death threat’ amid per-install fee backlash

Unity has been forced to close two of its offices and cancel a town hall meeting following a "credible death threat".

The unacceptable threat came on the heels of an announcement regarding a new per-install fee for developers using the Unity video game engine.

Just two days ago, Unity created widespread backlash across the gaming community by unveiling its intention to charge developers a per-install fee each time a player downloaded one of their...

15 September 2023 | Developer

Barry Goffe, OutSystems: Revolutionising digital transformation with low-code

Developer caught up with Barry Goffe, Senior Director of Platform Strategy at OutSystems, who provided valuable insights into the role low-code platforms play in digital transformation.

Digital transformation, as Goffe defines it, is the strategic use of technology to measurably improve business operations. He highlights four key areas where digital transformation brings tangible benefits to organisations:

Enhancing existing business: Leveraging technology to improve...

13 September 2023 | Developer