Rust types team moves forward on next-gen trait solver
The Rust types team has made significant progress on the next-generation trait solver, according to a June 26 blog post. Work done to stabilize the use of the next-generation trait solver in coherence checking surfaced small behavior regressions and hangs, which caused delays. But the team is close to compiling the standard library and the […]
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The perils of overengineering generative AI systems
Cloud is the easiest way to build generative AI systems; that’s why cloud revenues are skyrocketing. However, many of these systems are overengineered, which drives complexity and unnecessary costs. Overengineering is a familiar issue. We’ve been overthinking and overbuilding systems, devices, machines, vehicles, etc., for many years. Why would the cloud be any different? Overengineering […]
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How evolving AI regulations impact cybersecurity
While their business and tech colleagues are busy experimenting and developing new applications, cybersecurity leaders are looking for ways to anticipate and counter new, AI-driven threats. It’s always been clear that AI impacts cybersecurity, but it’s a two-way street. Where AI is increasingly being used to predict and mitigate attacks, these applications are themselves vulnerable. […]
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Google opens access to 2 million context window of Gemini 1.5 Pro
Google has opened access to the 2-million-token context window of the Gemini 1.5 Pro AI model. The company also is giving developers access to code execution capabilities in the Gemini API and making the Gemma 2 model available in Google AI Studio. These announcements were made on June 27. The 2-million-token context window of Gemini […]
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Eclipse Theia IDE arrives for desktop, browser
The Eclipse Foundation has announced the release of the Eclipse Theia IDE. Based on the Theia cloud and desktop IDE framework implemented in TypeScript, the Theia IDE is avialable for Windows, Linux, and macOS and can be tried online. With development led by EclipseSource CEO Jonas Helming, the Theia IDE was announced on June 27. […]
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4 cloud certifications that will help you stand out
Software developers and other technology professionals often look to certifications to advance their careers or open doors to new job opportunities. Hiring managers use certification as an important screening tool to help them quickly identify candidates with the skills needed for a role. Whether you regularly use cloud technologies in your current role or you […]
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Oracle HeatWave’s in-database LLMs to help reduce infra costs
Oracle is adding new generative AI-focused features to its Heatwave data analytics cloud service, previously known as MySQL HeatWave. The new name highlights how HeatWave offers more than just MySQL support, and also includes HeatWave Gen AI, HeatWave Lakehouse, and HeatWave AutoML, said Nipun Agarwal, senior vice president of HeatWave at Oracle. At its […]
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HTMX for Java with Spring Boot and Thymeleaf
Not long ago, we looked at how to build an HTMX application with JavaScript. HTMX also works with Java, so now we’ll try that out using Spring Boot and Thymeleaf. This awesome stack gives you all the power and versatility of Java with Spring, combined with the ingenious simplicity of HTMX. HTMX: A rising star HTMX […]
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Microsoft adds code assessment to .NET Upgrade Assistant
Microsoft has enhanced its .NET Upgrade Assistant, a tool that helps developers upgrade from the .NET Framework to .NET 8 or between .NET Core versions, with code assessment features. The .NET Upgrade Assistant is available as a Visual Studio extension or as a command-line tool, now includes a code assessment tool that scans your solution […]
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How to avoid cloud whiplash
“Cloud whiplash” refers to the challenges and rapid changes organizations face while adopting and managing cloud computing infrastructures. The term captures the often disorienting and disruptive shifts as enterprises try to keep up with rapidly evolving technologies, varied cloud services, and changing business requirements. Cloud whiplash is usually due to frequent changes in cloud strategies, […]
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