#07 Weekly Tech Updates: 11/08/2024 -17/08/2024

Welcome to the latest edition of Real Developers Newsletter! This week, we're diving into the latest developments that every real developer should know about. Whether you're deep in code or just keeping an eye on industry trends, this newsletter has something to add. Let's have a look at the top updates in field of web development, app development, DevOps, AI, startups, software testing, and cybersecurity. Let’s jump into the highlights from 11/08/2024 to 17/08/2024!

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Web Development

• Why Rust is Emerging as Developers’ Favorite Programming Language ? https://www.techiexpert.com/why-rust-is-emerging-as-developers-favorite-programming-language/
• JDK 23: The new features in Java 23: https://www.infoworld.com/article/2336682/jdk-23-the-new-features-in-java-23.html
• Node.js unveils experimental TypeScript support: https://www.infoworld.com/article/3484820/node-js-unveils-experimental-typescript-support.html
• Generative AI is a Threat to Frontend Developers https://analyticsindiamag.com/ai-origins-evolution/generative-ai-is-a-threat-to-fronten d-developers/
• Progressive Web Apps Gain Momentum in 2024, Leading the Next Wave of Web Innovation https://www.thesoftwarereport.com/progressive-web-apps-gain-momentum-in-2024-leading-the-next-wave-of-web-innovation/
• Google's revised approach to third-party cookies shouldn't come as a surprise, and may also be welcome. https://www.computerweekly.com/opinion/Googles-cookie-conundrum-What-comes-next
• AudioEye Launches Accessibility Testing Software Development Kit (SDK), Empowering Developers to Build Accessible Websites.https://shorturl.at/gRm7l

App Development

• No-code app creator Cobuilder launched by Airtable: https://appdevelopermagazine.com/no-code-app-creator-cobuilder-launched-by-airtable/
• Apple unveils generative AI assistant for iPhone, iPad and Mac at conference. https://tinyurl.com/2d8f4kvx
• Apple releases developer beta 5 for visionOS 2, watchOS 11, and tvOS 18 https://tinyurl.com/4cv8b53s
• Google unveils Flutter GPU API, Dart updates.
• TigerEye releases open-source DuckDB.dart to simplify data-intensive application development. https://siliconangle.com/2024/08/15/tigereye-releases-open-source-duckdb-dart-simplify-data-intensive-application-development/
• Best Flutterflow Company: Top Picks for Your App Development Needs: https://marketbusinessnews.com/best-flutterflow-company-top-picks-for-your-app-development-needs/389689/
• UP to develop mobile app for electric vehicles: https://www.economypost.in/automobile/up-to-develop-mobile-app-for-electric-vehicle

AI

• Emerging security concerns such as AI (57%) and supply chain (56%) are seen as critical future areas for innovation and attention says Linux Foundation. https://shorturl.at/lTtsC
• 92% of IT jobs will be transformed by AI: https://www.cio.com/article/3485322/92-of-it-jobs-will-be-transformed-by-ai.html
• SearchGPT prototype waitlist opened by OpenAI: https://appdevelopermagazine.com/searchgpt-prototype-waitlist-opened-by-openai/
• Geekbench has an AI benchmark now https://www.theverge.com/2024/8/15/24221382/geekbench-ai-benchmark-software
• AI for Legal: 5 tips to help integrate these new tools https://www.legaldive.com/news/ai-for-legal-5-tips-to-help-integrate-these-new-tools/724401/
• GitHub rolls out AI-powered fixes for code vulnerabilities https://www.infoworld.com/article/3487305/github-rolls-out-ai-powered-fixes-for-codevulnerabilities.html
• AI will provide an upside to enterprise software adoption: https://www.forbesindia.com/article/startups/ai-will-provide-an-upside-to-enter-prise-software-adoption/93887/1
• Viral Deepfake Videos Driving Increase Fear Over AI: https://www.eweek.com/news/viral-deepfake-videos-driving-increase-fear-over-ai/
• Grammarly enters the AI content war with a new anti-cheating tool: https://www.infoworld.com/article/3487305/github-rolls-out-ai-powered-fixes-for-code-vulnerabilities.html
• Can AI agents become conscious? Experts look ahead to artificial general intelligence. https://www.geekwire.com/2024/agi-consciousness-ai-debate/

Software Testing

• Pick n Pay Achieves 95% Automation in Software Testing with OpenText AI innovation. https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/pick-n-pay-achieves-95-automation-in-software-testing-with-opentext-ai-innovation-302219360.html
• Testing is the most valuable AI investment across the software development lifecycle: Tricentis. https://ciosea.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/corporate/testing-is-the-most-valuable-ai-investment-across-the-software-development-lifecycle-tricentis/112509772
• Testing and Debugging Python Rule Engines: An Interview with a Senior Software Engineer – Zang Zhiya. https://techbullion.com/testing-and-debugging-python-rule-engines-an-interview-with-a-senior-software-engineer-zang-zhiya/
• Lessons learned from CrowdStrike's automation errors. https://www.techtarget.com/searchsoftwarequality/opinion/Lessons-learned-from-CrowdStrikes-automation-errors

Devops

• DevOps Market are expected to increase by approximately 24.9 percentage from 2024 to 2030. https://www.openpr.com/news/3621726/devops-market-are-expected-to-increase-by-approximately-24-9
• When not to use Infrastructure-as-Code in DevOps. https://www.intelligentcio.com/north-america/2024/08/15/when-not-to-use-infrastructure-as-code-in-devops/
• Testlio's New Platform Release Elevates Quality Management Standards. https://www.openpr.com/news/3623580/testlio-s-new-platform-release-elevates-quality-management
• DevOps Engineer at NRF National Research Foundation. https://headtopics.com/za/devops-engineer-at-nrf-national-research-foundation-57552548

Software Startups

• 90% of early-stage Indian software startups introduced AI features in the past year: Bessemer. https://indiaai.gov.in/article/90-of-early-stage-indian-software-startups-introduced-ai-features-in-the-past-year-bessemer
• DevRev raises over $100 million in Series A, joins AI unicorn Club. https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/funding/devrev-raises-over-100-million-in-series-a-joins-ai-unicorn-club/articleshow/112426318.cms?from=mdr
• This Mumbai-Based Startup Has Released India’s Very Own Harvey AI. https://analyticsindiamag.com/ai-origins-evolution/this-mumbai-based-startup-has-released-indias-very-own-harvey-ai/
• Cars24 Launches Super App: Integrating All Auto Services in One Platform. https://pune.news/apps-and-software/cars24-launches-super-app-integrating-all-auto-services-in-one-platform-212240/
• Marine robotics deep-tech startup EyeROV raises Rs 10 crore in pre-Series A round. https://www.zeebiz.com/startups/news-marine-robotics-deep-tech-startup-eyerov-raises-rs-10-crore-in-pre-series-a-led-by-unicorn-india-ventures-308317

That’s it for this edition of the Real Developers newsletter. Thank you for reading! we hope you found these insights valuable in keeping you ahead of the curve. The tech world is constantly evolving, and staying informed is key to navigating it successfully. Whether you're exploring new tools, diving into emerging trends, or simply staying updated on industry news, remember that continuous learning is what sets real developers apart. Keep pushing boundaries, stay curious, and we’ll be back next week with more updates to fuel your tech journey.