Web framework Svelte delivers ‘most significant release’ yet

Svelte logo as the team releases Svelte 5 of the web development framework that brings native TypeScript support in addition to existing languages like HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, plus a rank of new features and improvements for developers.

Svelte 5 has been released, marking what the team behind the web framework describes as the “most significant release in the project's history" and follows 18 months of intensive development.

The latest iteration of the web framework arrives as a ground-up rewrite, promising improved performance, reduced bundle sizes, and enhanced reliability. Despite these substantial changes, the framework maintains near-complete backwards compatibility with Svelte 4, ensuring a seamless...

25 October 2024 | Developer

Entry points threaten multiple open-source ecosystems

Sign illustrating how vulnerabilities with entry points can be exploited by hackers to threaten open-source packages of multiple programming ecosystems.

While current tools have improved at detecting common tactics for exploiting open-source packages, a feature remains largely overlooked: entry points.

Security researchers at Checkmarx uncovered how attackers can leverage entry points across multiple programming ecosystems, with a particular focus on PyPI, to trick victims into running malicious code. This method – while not allowing for immediate system compromise – offers a subtler approach for patient attackers to...

14 October 2024 | Developer

Roblox developers targeted by year-long malware campaign

A sustained malware campaign targeting Roblox developers through malicious npm packages has been uncovered by Checkmarx security researchers. The attackers are impersonating the popular “noblox.js” library, publishing dozens of packages designed to steal sensitive information and compromise systems.

The campaign, which has been active for over a year, exploits trust in the open-source ecosystem. It particularly targets the Roblox platform, a lucrative target due to its massive...

2 September 2024 | Development Tools

SQL, Python, and Java most sought-after skills

SQL, Python, and Java remain the most sought-after programming skills by employers, according to new research from System Design School. The study analysed job listings on Glassdoor, revealing the languages most frequently cited as required skills.

"In today's competitive job market, having the right skills is more important than ever, and this data provides clear evidence of the programming languages employers are seeking,” commented Sheldon Chi, ex-Google engineer and creator...

19 August 2024 | Developer

SlashData: Rust sees fastest growth, JavaScript still dominates

According to SlashData's findings, the JavaScript community grew by an impressive four million users in the past 12 months, solidifying its status as the most widely-used programming language globally.

Here is a breakdown of the size of various programming language communities:

JavaScript: 25.2 million developers Python: 18.2 million developers Java: 17.7 million developers C++: 11.6 million developers C#: 10.2 million developers PHP: 9.8 million...

12 June 2024 | Developer

GitHub updates Innovation Graph with latest developer trends

GitHub's Innovation Graph has been updated with data from Q4 2023, offering a comprehensive view of global developer activity over the past four years.

The latest findings highlight the increasing popularity of AI among developers, leading to a rise in project documentation. This trend is attributed to the widespread use of chat-based generative AI tools like GitHub Copilot Chat and ChatGPT.

"While we recognise that it's not a panacea, perhaps generative AI technologies...

10 April 2024 | Android

JetBrains launches 2024.1 with local AI code completion

JetBrains has released the 2024.1 updates for its IDEs with several major new features, headlined by full-line code autocompletion powered by local AI models.

The new full-line code completion functionality ensures code suggestions are processed entirely on the user's device, minimising latency and providing a seamless offline experience.

“We’ve developed models that run directly on your device, and the IDE verifies each suggestion,” explained Mikhail Kostyukov,...

4 April 2024 | Artificial Intelligence

GitHub’s code scanning autofix enters public beta

GitHub has announced that its code scanning autofix feature, powered by GitHub Copilot and CodeQL, is now available in public beta for all GitHub Advanced Security customers.

The autofix tool aims to remediate over two-thirds of vulnerabilities found during code scanning with minimal editing required by developers.

"Our vision for application security is an environment where found means fixed," said GitHub in a blog post. "By prioritising the developer experience in...

20 March 2024 | Developer

Gemini Pro: Google empowers developers with advanced AI capabilities

Google has announced the availability of its AI model Gemini Pro for developers and enterprises to craft solutions for their specific needs. This move is accompanied by a commitment to ongoing refinement based on user feedback.

Gemini comes in three distinctive sizes: Ultra, Pro, and Nano. The Nano version has already been integrated into Android – starting with the Pixel 8 Pro – while a specially tuned iteration of Gemini Pro is embedded in Bard.

Empowering...

15 December 2023 | API

SAP empowers developers with generative AI capabilities

During its TechEd event, SAP made a series of announcements aimed at empowering developers with generative AI capabilities.

Juergen Mueller, CTO and member of the Executive Board of SAP, stressed the importance of adapting to the evolving technology and business environment.

"Today’s dynamic landscape demands every developer to be an AI developer," Mueller affirmed. "The innovations we’re launching at SAP TechEd provide developers with the resources they need to...

2 November 2023 | Artificial Intelligence