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How I used this AI tool to build an app with just one prompt - and you can too

It's exciting, it's limited, and it might be a peek into the future of no-code development.

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The most popular programming languages in 2025 (and what that even means)
The First Git Commit
Linus Torvalds built Git in 10 days - and never imagined it would last 20 years
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Lost in translation? Amazon Q Developer now speaks more languages
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The AI model race has suddenly gotten a lot closer, say Stanford scholars
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How I used this AI tool to build an app with just one prompt - and you can too

It's exciting, it's limited, and it might be a peek into the future of no-code development.
1 day ago by David Gewirtz in Artificial Intelligence
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The most popular programming languages in 2025 (and what that even means)

We aggregated data from nine rankings to produce the ZDNET Index of Programming Language Popularity. Here's which languages came out on top and what to make of this information.
4 days ago by David Gewirtz in Developer
The First Git Commit

Linus Torvalds built Git in 10 days - and never imagined it would last 20 years

Git is celebrating its 20th anniversary. Here's why Torvalds never intended for it to stick around.
5 days ago by Steven Vaughan-Nichols in Enterprise Software
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Lost in translation? Amazon Q Developer now speaks more languages

The coding assistant update expands accessibility for developers globally.
6 days ago by Radhika Rajkumar in Artificial Intelligence
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The AI model race has suddenly gotten a lot closer, say Stanford scholars

The competition to create the leading AI model​ has turned into a scrimmage. Which contender is most likely to replace OpenAI and Google on the top of the pile?
6 days ago by Tiernan Ray in Artificial Intelligence
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Meta's Llama 4 'herd' controversy and AI contamination, explained

This is a developing situation, and a surprising one for Meta, whose AI reputation has improved with each new Llama release before this one.
6 days ago by Tiernan Ray in Artificial Intelligence
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Google reveals new Kubernetes and GKE enhancements for AI innovation

Google unveils Google Kubernetes Engine updates with a big focus on AI.
6 days ago by Steven Vaughan-Nichols in Artificial Intelligence
This free Google AI just passed all my coding tests

Gemini Pro 2.5 is a stunningly capable coding assistant - and a big threat to ChatGPT

Google's previous AIs miserably failed my usual AI coding tests but not Gemini Pro 2.5. To my amazement, it passed them all, joining only one other AI in the winner's circle.
1 week ago by David Gewirtz in Artificial Intelligence
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Think DeepSeek has cut AI spending? Think again

A Bloomberg Intelligence conference clarified the growing demand for greater AI capacity, but everyone wishes it were cheaper.
1 week ago by Tiernan Ray in Artificial Intelligence
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Look, no patches! Why Chainguard OS might be the most secure Linux ever

A secure container company listens to several top Linux maintainers on how to build the most secure Linux distro possible. The result: Chainguard OS.
1 week ago by Steven Vaughan-Nichols in Enterprise Software
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How Bill Gates, the Altair 8800 and BASIC propelled me into the PC revolution

In 1975, Bill and I were using the same computing tech - the Altair 8800 and DEC's PDP-10 - as BASIC became a gateway for generations of developers. Where were you all those decades ago?
1 week ago by David Gewirtz in Microsoft
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Intel's new CEO vows to run chipmaker 'as a startup, on day one'

Incoming chief Lip-Bu Tan says Intel needs to hear 'harsh feedback' from customers in order to correct its mistakes.
2 weeks ago by Tiernan Ray in Processors
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How Stack Overflow is adding value to human answers in the age of AI

CEO Prashanth Chandrasekar has signed deals for the site's vast trove of programming knowledge, started an agentic AI initiative, and even gotten the community to accept new business realities.
2 weeks ago by Tiernan Ray in Developer
Shuah Khan at the 2025 Linux Foundation Member Summit

Want to learn Linux from legends? This mentorship pairs you with top developers

You'll get priceless Linux experience from developers such as Linux Foundation Fellow Shuah Khan and kernel stable maintainer Greg Kroah-Hartman. Here's how to apply.
2 weeks ago by Steven Vaughan-Nichols in Enterprise Software
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Linux kernel 6.14 is a big leap forward in performance and Windows compatibility

The new release is finally here with cutting-edge features that should please gamers.
2 weeks ago by Steven Vaughan-Nichols in Enterprise Software
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