Feb 21, 2025: Development tools that have recently added new AI capabilities

Software companies are constantly trying to add more and more AI features to their platforms, and it can be hard to keep up with it all. We’ve written this roundup to share updates from 10 notable companies that have recently enhanced their products with AI.  OpenAI expands Operator to more countries Operator is now available …

From search to conversational AI: How vector databases are powering smarter applications

With AI making its way into code and infrastructure, it’s also becoming important in the area of data search and retrieval. I recently had the chance to discuss this with Steve Kearns, the general manager of Search at Elastic, and how AI and Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) can be used to build smarter, more reliable …

Symbiotic Security updates its IDE extension to give developers better insights into insecure code as it is written

Symbiotic Security has announced updates to its application and IDE extension, which provides secure coding recommendations and fixes vulnerabilities as code is written. “With Symbiotic’s software, security is no longer an afterthought; it is where it should have always been – integrated into the software development lifecycle (SDLC) as a foundational part of the coding …

Visual Studio adds support for code referencing of GitHub Copilot completions

Microsoft has announced that Visual Studio now supports code referencing for GitHub Copilot completions. Code referencing enables developers to verify if the suggestions coming from Copilot are based on public code, which could potentially lead to open-source licensing issues depending on what the developer is using the code for.  “By integrating code referencing into GitHub …

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New open source tools to detect, defend against malicious code

Application security posture management company Apiiro today has released two open-source tools to help organizations defend against malicious code in their applications. The action comes on the heels of Apiiro’s security research that shows thousands of malicious code instances in repositories and packages. According to the company, its focus in the research was deep code …

New tech, new problems: Why application development needs a big-picture view

Technology continues to rapidly advance, particularly with the ongoing evolution of generative AI, the growing emergence of innovative methods for leveraging data, and new platforms that enable companies to rapidly develop SaaS offerings.  However, many organizations have approached innovation without a comprehensive strategy or holistic view of their applications, simply focusing on adding the latest …

DeepSeek Unpacked: Security, Innovation, and What’s Next

DeepSeek has taken the tech world by storm for the past month after it was revealed that the company’s models were trained for a fraction of the cost of other top models while still delivering competitive performance in many areas. Not only were they cheaper to train, but they’re also cheaper to run, making DeepSeek’s …

Boomi launches new API management solution to help companies deal with API sprawl

The integration company Boomi today announced a new API management solution that empowers organizations to control API sprawl. Organizations that are utilizing generative AI have about five times as many APIs as those who aren’t, according to IDC’s API Sprawl and AI Enablement report from December 2024.  “APIs have become the backbone of AI-driven innovation, …

The AI app gold rush: Move fast and build smart

The AI gold rush is here. Unlike past tech booms, this isn’t just about who has the best technology—it’s about who can move fast, build efficiently, and iterate on the fly. Companies that thrive in this era are the ones mastering a tricky balancing act: building transformative AI products while moving at a blistering pace. …

Feb 14, 2025: Development tools that have recently added new AI capabilities

Software companies are constantly trying to add more and more AI features to their platforms, and it can be hard to keep up with it all. We’ve written this roundup to share updates from 10 notable companies that have recently enhanced their products with AI.  Google announces public beta for Gen AI Toolbox for Databases …

Second beta of Android 16 is here

The Android development team has announced the second beta of Android 16, adding updates to the camera and media, along with several behavior changes.  One of the camera updates is the ability to use hybrid auto exposure, where the user controls some aspects of exposure and the auto-exposure (AE) algorithm handles the rest. Users will …

mabl launches mabl GenAI Test Creation, mabl Tools for Playwright

The testing company mabl has announced two new tools designed to improve the software testing process: mabl GenAI Test Creation and mabl Tools for Playwright.  Mabl GenAI Test Creation uses generative AI to automatically create tests based on existing assets. The tests it generates are designed to be easy to maintain in order to cut …

JetBrains AI Assistant can now use local LLMs

JetBrains has announced an update to its AI Assistant that enables it to use local models so that developers under strict data privacy and compliance rules can work with it.  To enable this feature, users will need to enable LM Studio under “Third-party AI providers” in the AI Assistant settings. LM Studio provides an interface …

More than machines: The inner workings of AI agents

In my past experience designing conversational systems, I saw firsthand the limitations of traditional AI. The system I worked with could reliably detect entities, but its rigid logic made scaling these solutions impossible. Conversations followed preprogrammed paths: if the user said X, respond with Y. Any deviation broke the flow, highlighting how inflexible these systems …

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Beyond LLMs: The Power and Pitfalls of Multi-Agent AI

The initial hype surrounding LLM is over.   As more businesses adopt LLMs, their shortcomings in managing workflows, multitasking, and collaborative work are becoming increasingly evident. Multi-agent AIs are a step beyond LLMs as they are smarter, adaptable, and built for complex challenges.   Key Takeaways: • How multi-agent AI overcomes LLM limitations • Key …

SD Times Live! Microwebinar Series — with ActiveState

ActiveState is revolutionizing open source management with a streamlined, secure, and scalable approach. In this microwebinar series, learn how ActiveState helps DevSecOps teams eliminate the complexities of managing open source, securing the software supply chain, and integrating with your CI/CD workflows. With experts like CTO Scott Robertson and Product Director Pete Garcin, discover how ActiveState …

Using AI to code: What could possibly go wrong?

The hype around using AI in software development is at a high not seen since the cloud. Companies are rushing to get on the train, with spending plans for 2025 almost all targeting AI-based tools. And with all we understand – and don’t understand – about using AI in software development, and all the hurdles …

From Source to Container – Gaining Productivity with Open Source Paketo Buildpacks

Bloomberg, Capital One, and tens of thousands of developers are using open source Cloud Native Buildpacks to transition application source code to container images that can be easily maintained and updated. Paketo Buildpacks, an implementation of the cloud Native Buildpacks, run on any container runtime that supports container images, which makes them suitable for  Docker and Kubernetes based environments. …

ValueOps ConnectALL: Pattern Thinking & Automation

Join us for an insightful webinar on “ValueOps ConnectALL: Pattern Thinking & Automation,” where Lance Knight, ValueOps by Broadcom’s Chief Value Stream Architect, delves into the transformative power of optimizing flow in software delivery value streams. This session will explore how identifying and leveraging patterns in your processes can significantly enhance efficiency and drive automation …

Continuous Testing Microwebinar Series

SD Times Live! Microwebinar Series — Continuous Testing  Achieving continuous testing means shifting your testing left. That is a goal shared by every testing team in the industry, and this series will give you valuable insight and impactful tips for implementing a continuous testing approach into your testing strategy. Led by Perforce Vice President of …

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    Beyond LLMs: The Power and Pitfalls of Multi-Agent AI

    The initial hype surrounding LLM is over.   As more businesses adopt LLMs, their shortcomings in managing workflows, multitasking, and collaborative work are becoming increasingly evident. Multi-agent AIs are a step beyond LLMs as they are smarter, adaptable, and built for complex challenges.   Key Takeaways: • How multi-agent AI overcomes LLM limitations • Key …

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    How AI is Transforming Enterprise Content Management

    As organizations face increasing volumes of data, traditional Enterprise Content Management (ECM) systems often struggle with manual content management and document processing, leading to inefficiencies. The ECM market is evolving with advanced AI technologies like Natural Language Processing (NLP) and machine learning (ML), which are transforming how businesses manage, process, and secure their content. ​ …

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    SD Times Live! Microwebinar Series — with ActiveState

    ActiveState is revolutionizing open source management with a streamlined, secure, and scalable approach. In this microwebinar series, learn how ActiveState helps DevSecOps teams eliminate the complexities of managing open source, securing the software supply chain, and integrating with your CI/CD workflows. With experts like CTO Scott Robertson and Product Director Pete Garcin, discover how ActiveState …

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    Using AI to code: What could possibly go wrong?

    The hype around using AI in software development is at a high not seen since the cloud. Companies are rushing to get on the train, with spending plans for 2025 almost all targeting AI-based tools. And with all we understand – and don’t understand – about using AI in software development, and all the hurdles …

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    From Source to Container – Gaining Productivity with Open Source Paketo Buildpacks

    Bloomberg, Capital One, and tens of thousands of developers are using open source Cloud Native Buildpacks to transition application source code to container images that can be easily maintained and updated. Paketo Buildpacks, an implementation of the cloud Native Buildpacks, run on any container runtime that supports container images, which makes them suitable for  Docker and Kubernetes based environments. …

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    ValueOps ConnectALL: Pattern Thinking & Automation

    Join us for an insightful webinar on “ValueOps ConnectALL: Pattern Thinking & Automation,” where Lance Knight, ValueOps by Broadcom’s Chief Value Stream Architect, delves into the transformative power of optimizing flow in software delivery value streams. This session will explore how identifying and leveraging patterns in your processes can significantly enhance efficiency and drive automation …

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