Software engineering stories

GitHub has surpassed 150 million developers and launched a free tier for its Copilot in Visual Studio Code, empowering users with enhanced coding tools.

Amazon Web Services unveils AI-driven enhancements to Amazon Q Developer, streamlining software development and boosting efficiency by up to 80%.

Neat has appointed Tormod Ree as Chief Product & Engineering Officer to drive innovation amid a 30% sales surge and global expansion plans.

GitLab and AWS have launched GitLab Duo with Amazon Q, an AI-driven tool designed to streamline software development and enhance security for organisations.

V2 Digital has expanded its team to over 60 employees across Australia with two senior appointments, enhancing its focus on AI-driven growth.

New Relic has promoted Ashley Puls to Chief Architect, tasked with enhancing the reliability of its Intelligent Observability Platform as it drives innovation.

Adaptavist's research reveals a significant shift in software development practices post-CrowdStrike outage, with 86% of firms boosting budgets and hiring.

A study by Currys reveals a staggering 453% rise in AI course enrolments at UK universities over five years, reflecting global AI's growing impact.

As AI reshapes software development, industry leaders warn it may increase complexity and architectural challenges rather than solve them, urging teams to adapt.

A study by Rainforest QA reveals 81% of developers use generative AI in testing, but productivity gains remain elusive amid traditional open-source challenges.

A study reveals the UK’s STEM workforce is losing GBP £64 billion annually due to limited access to advanced AI tools, impacting productivity significantly.

GitHub has unveiled multi-model support for Copilot, enabling developers to choose from models by Anthropic, Google, and OpenAI.

Actica, supported by Sovereign Capital Partners, has acquired Gemba Advantage to strengthen its technology and cybersecurity capabilities for public sector clients.

Thoughtworks has released its latest Technology Radar, highlighting trends in AI tools aimed at simplifying the use of large language models amid growing concerns.

Socket has completed a USD $40 million funding round, aiming to enhance security for open-source software amid rising supply chain attacks.

The University of Canterbury's UC Online has partnered with the Institute of Data to launch three industry-focused courses addressing New Zealand's tech skills gap.

Only 16% of organisations find their software testing effective amidst AI integration, revealing significant challenges and a need for better test practices.

A Leapwork survey reveals only 16% of firms find their software testing efficient, despite 85% having integrated AI, uncovering widespread performance issues.

Generative AI is revolutionising service models, driving innovation and efficiency. Key players like HCLTech leverage AI for transformative impacts across sectors.

The Institute of Data's intensive programme has placed 96% of its graduates in tech roles, aiming to boost New Zealand's tech growth amidst economic challenges.