Sizing up the AI code generators
Google Gemini 2.5 Pro-Exp: The UI specialist with identity issues Google’s Gemini 2.5 release ships a one-million-token context (two million promised) and is currently free to use in many places (I’ve yet to be charged for API calls). It shines at UI work and is the fastest model I’ve used for code generation. The catch: […]
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Google updates Gemini 2.5 Pro model for coders
Google has updated its Gemini 2.5 Pro AI model with stronger coding capabilities, hoping developers would begin building with the model before the Google I/O developer conference later this month. Released May 6, Gemini 2.5 Pro Preview (I/O edition) is accessible in Google AI Studio tool and in Vertex AI. Commenting on the update, Google […]
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Node.js 24 drops MSVC support
Node.js 24 has been released. The latest version of the open-source, cross-platform JavaScript runtime upgrades the Google V8 JavaScript engine to version 13.6 and the NPM package manager to version 11. Node.js 24 also drops support for MSVC, Microsoft’s C/C++ compiler, and ClangCL is now required to compile Node.js on Windows. Introduced on May 6 […]
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How MCP could add value to MongoDB databases
Context-aware vibe coding via MCP clients Another advantage of MongoDB integrating MCP with its databases is to help developers code faster, Flast said, adding that the integration will help in context-aware code generation via natural language in MCP supported coding assistants, such as Windsurf, Cursor, and Claude Desktop. “Providing context, such as schemas and data […]
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Public cloud providers get into the chip market
Microsoft isn’t the only one making waves. AWS has already established itself with custom chips such as Trainium for machine learning training, Inferentia for inference workloads, and its Nitro system for advanced virtualization and security. Google brought its Tensor processing units (TPUs) to market years ago as a custom solution for machine learning tasks. Combined, these innovations are not just filling […]
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Four essential ingredients of software development
In software development, some lone developers build things, generally for themselves. However, most developers are part of a team, and working together is critical for the success of any project. Whether it is pair programming, answering questions in Slack, doing code reviews, or giving training, a software developer has to work with others to get a project […]
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How to use the IServiceProvider interface in ASP.NET Core
Dependency injection is one way of implementing inversion of control (IoC), which is a design principle that states that an abstraction layer should be used to handle application dependencies. In other words, instead of class A referencing class B, class A should reference an abstraction (i.e., an interface) that class B implements. So, instead of […]
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OpenSearch in 2025: Much more than an Elasticsearch fork
Even though most open source projects have very limited contributor pools and often are the handiwork of a single developer (or a single company), it’s easier to attract volunteer contributors when a project sits within a neutral foundation. As such, AWS demonstrated how serious it was about OpenSearch’s open source success when it moved the […]
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5 ways generative AI boosts cloud and IT operations
Enable accurate root cause analysis Most IT service management functions separate incident management and problem management functions. The primary role of incident management is to find the source of an issue and restore services, while problem management performs root cause analysis, especially regarding recurring issues with multiple underlying symptoms. “Coupling observability with AIops enables automated […]
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Hype versus execution in agentic AI
Agentic AI has captured the imagination of enterprises everywhere. It promises autonomous systems capable of reasoning, making decisions, and dynamically adapting to changing conditions. The allure lies in machines operating independently, free of human intervention, streamlining processes and enhancing efficiency at unprecedented scales. No wonder it’s billed as the next big thing. It’s a tempting […]
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