Postman Acquires Akita Software to Gain API Observability
Postman has acquired Akita Software to gain access to a platform for monitoring and observing application programming interfaces (APIs).
State of API Report Highlights Productization and Generative AI
Postman’s fifth annual State of the API report sheds light on the ongoing API productization movement and API developers’ use of generative AI.
Key Insights From the Stack Overflow 2023 Developer Survey
Stack Overflow’s 2023 developer survey reveals insights into programming language and tooling preferences and the use of AI in the development workflow. Here’s what these trends could mean for DevOps.
Choosing the Right Software Deployment Tools
Imagine this scenario: After investing countless hours in developing your software, it is finally ready for deployment. Now, you must select the appropriate software deployment tools to guarantee a seamless release. This article will guide you through the concept of software deployment and discuss various tools that cater to different needs—from dedicated deployment tools to […]
Friend or Foe? ChatGPT’s Impact on Open Source Software
OpenAI’s ChatGPT took the world by storm, amassing 100 million users in the first two months after its public launch. The continued interest in the tool has created a buzz among developers, especially those in the open source community. But this begs the question: How will ChatGPT impact open source software? Amid the excitement and […]
No, Dev Jobs Aren’t Dead: AI Means ‘Everyone’s a Programmer’? ¦ Interesting Intel VPUs
In this week’s #TheLongView: Nvidia’s CEO grabs headlines by saying your career is toast, and Intel is still fighting.
Five Great DevOps Job Opportunities
devopsy.kinsta.cloud is now providing a weekly DevOps jobs report through which opportunities for DevOps professionals will be highlighted to better serve our audience. Our goal in these challenging economic times is to make it easier for DevOps professionals to advance their careers. Of course, the pool of available DevOps talent is still relatively constrained, so […]
The Role of SBOMs in Software Supply Chain Security
The software supply chain has become increasingly complex and dynamic with the rise of cloud computing, open source software and third-party software components and APIs. Widespread damage can occur if third-party APIs, cloud services, SDKs and open source software have security flaws. As a result, software supply chain security has emerged as a critical concern […]
8 Hot Takes: Will We See a Monolithic Renaissance?
Is the DevOps world slowly backing away from microservices and to a monolithic renaissance? After years of proselytization about the benefits (Flexibility! Resilience! Support faster release speeds!) of microservices and serverless architecture, there are signs of a potential backlash against the singularly fragmented microservices architectural approach. The argument in favor of rolling back to monolithic […]
8 Ways ChatGPT Can Help Developers
‘Adapt or perish’ is the mantra in the tech world, and it holds particularly true if you’re a developer. Because of how dynamically technology evolves, developers face greater pressure than most to be ahead of the curve in adapting and becoming proficient in the best tools becoming available as a result. ChatGPT is the latest […]
GitHub Revamps Search Engine for Code Repository
GitHub today unveiled a new search engine it has developed to make it simpler and faster to browse and navigate the world’s largest code repository. A completely redesigned search interface now provides suggestions, completions and the ability to slice and dice results, while a redesigned code view tool has integrated search, browsing and code navigation. […]
How DevSecOps Addresses Supply Chain Security
“The absence of security in the initial stages of system engineering is the single most significant cybersecurity gap and risk in modern system development.” This quote from tech entrepreneur Linda Rawson is a good reminder for the current cybersecurity threat situation. With software supply chain attacks increasing in aggressiveness and sophistication, organizations need to understand […]
GitKraken App Correlates Activity Across Jira Cloud and Git Repositories
GitKraken today made available a preview of a free application that aggregates activity across Atlassian’s Jira Cloud and any Git repository to provide a unified view across all the activities of a software development team. Adam Wride, general manager for planning solutions of GitKraken, said Team Insights for Jira (TIJ) will make it easier for […]
Synopsys Preps Extensions to Polaris SaaS Platform
Synopsys plans to extend the capabilities of its Polaris Software Integrity Platform for securing application development environments by adding dynamic application security testing (DAST) tools along with the ability to scan code used to provision infrastructure. As a software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform, the Polaris Software Integrity Platform was created by combining the static application security testing […]
Survey Surfaces Application Modernization Challenges
A survey of senior IT leaders suggested the level of confidence in application modernization projects that many organizations initially had is now starting to wane. The survey polled 200 senior IT leaders at organizations with more 1,000 employees and was conducted by Global Surveyz Research on behalf of EvolveWare, a provider of platform for automating […]
Dylibso Releases Tool for Tracking and Validating Wasm Modules
Dylibso today made generally available a system of record for tracking, investigating, searching and validating modules built using the WebAssembly (Wasm) binary instruction format. Fresh from raising $6.6 million in additional funding, Dylibso CEO Steve Manuel said Modsurfer exposes the internal contents to enable developers to debug Wasm modules and ensure compatibility with runtime environments. […]
Postman Releases Tool for Building Apps Using APIs
Postman today made generally available a visual tool infused with artificial intelligence (AI) that makes it simpler to build software by invoking application programming interfaces (APIs) found on its network. Shamasis Bhattacharya, chief software architect for Postman API, said Postman Flows makes it possible to use a low-code tool to build software using tens of […]
DevOps Adoption in Salesforce Environments is Advancing
A global survey of DevOps professionals building apps in Salesforce environments found 44% of respondents reported their organization has a continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) platform in place, with another 39% planning to adopt one. The survey, conducted by Gearset, a provider of a DevOps platform for building custom applications in Salesforce environments, polled 1,254 DevOps […]
Eclipse Foundation Touts Java SE Temurin Certification Momentum
The Eclipse Foundation revealed today the number of downloads for Java Standard Edition (SE)—dubbed Eclipse Temurin—certified using both a technology compatibility kit (TCK) and compatibility tests for evaluating associated runtimes reached 12.3 million in February. Tim Ellison, a project lead for creating compatibility tests for the Eclipse Foundation, said that level of activity suggests the […]
Improving the DevOps Process for Mobile App Developers
Development teams—perhaps especially mobile development teams—have heavily invested in systems to automate their processes and accelerate the delivery of mobile apps. From build, test and release to tracking and monitoring, the mobile DevOps team depends on systems like Fastlane, Bitrise, Jenkins, Azure Pipelines and GitLab—and really, that list just scratches the surface. The mobile app […]
Balance Software Quality, Dev Speed and Cost With CI/CD
In many cases, success in the business world relies on software, be it a compelling mobile app, desktop application suite, interactive website or even an embedded system for the IoT. Because of this need, companies with mature software development processes enjoy a significant competitive advantage over those without. Part of fostering this maturity involves crafting […]
The Impact of Developer Happiness on Productivity
Even in an era of unprecedented tech layoffs, most companies are still eager to find and retain top software developer talent. What’s more, many firms are discovering that they lack direct insight into their development teams’ needs and priorities. As a result, some of them are struggling to keep their developers happy and thus productive. […]