Still under development, Devin has emerged as a groundbreaking tool, billed as the world’s first fully autonomous AI software engineer. Developed by Cognition AI, Devin promises to revolutionize the software development landscape by handling end-to-end software projects—from planning and coding to debugging and deployment—without human intervention. However, recent articles, discussions, and many viral videos have cast doubts on these claims, stating the developers might have given Devin fake, or at least hyped capabilities. Let’s take a look at some of Devin’s future capabilities according t ..read more

The term “Full Stack Developer” has undergone a radical transformation that calls for careful reflection. Let’s start with the definition of what it means to be a “Full Stack Developer,” drawing from ChatGPT: "Full Stack Developers" are software developers who have skills in both front-end and back-end web development or software application development. In other words, they are capable of working on all parts of an application or website, from the client-side that runs in the user's browser (front-end) to the server-side (back-end) that handles business logic and data access.Code language ..read more

In the beating heart of the video game industry, 2023 has proven to be a year of exceptional paradoxes: from the euphoria of epoch-marking title launches to the harsh reality of mass layoffs, from the uncharted heights of hardware sales to the modest increase in consumer spending. A comprehensive report by Matthew Ball has detailed how this ever-evolving sector swings between the triumph of creativity and economic challenges, sketching a landscape rich with lessons and directions for the future. Let’s dive into the 10 most surprising facts that defined the gaming industry in 2023, exploring t ..read more

We all know about the many benefits of Python compared to other languages, especially when it comes to developing data and AI-driven apps. Yet, the quest for a more flexible coding environment, free from the constraints of local setups, leads many to explore cloud-based development solutions such as PythonAnywhere. PythonAnywhere is not new, but it has been in constant development since 2012 and today it’s a strong choice for developers seeking a solution that can host, run, and programs coded in Python. The platform enables users to write Python code directly within their browsers, bypassing ..read more

What Is User Management?  User management refers to the processes and methodologies employed to control who has access to an application or system. It includes tasks such as creating user accounts, assigning roles and permissions, managing passwords and other security credentials, auditing user activities, and ensuring compliance with relevant policies and regulations. The main goal of user management is to ensure that only authorized individuals can access the application and that they can only perform actions within their designated roles. For instance, a sales representative in a CRM a ..read more

We all know about the many benefits of Python compared to other languages, especially when it comes to developing data and AI-driven apps. Yet, the quest for a more flexible coding environment, free from the constraints of local setups, leads many to explore cloud-based development solutions such as PythonAnywhere. PythonAnywhere is not new, but it has been in constant development since 2012 and today it’s a strong choice for developers seeking a solution that can host, run, and programs coded in Python. The platform enables users to write Python code directly within their browsers, bypassing ..read more

Tough times for traditional intelligence. I know it’s undeniable if you just look around, but here our comparison is with artificial intelligence. “Developers? Developers are weak. The Blood of Numenor is nearly spent, its pride and dignity forgotten. It’s thanks to the devs that the Ring survives. I was there, Gandalf. I was there three thousand years ago. I was there on the day the strength of the developers failed.” An article with a Tolkien quote is denied to no one: Once the ring, or, if you prefer, generative AI, is found, why should a programmer give up the immense power it brings by g ..read more

During the latest months, Angular v17 has introduced a set of new function-based APIs focused on enhancing Signal integration within components and directives. This includes Signal Inputs, Model Inputs and Signal Queries. Considering the full picture, we are only missing one core API to conclude this journey, and this article is dedicated to precisely that: Angular v17.3.0 latest addition, the new output() function. The new output( ) API Similar to the function-based APIs introduced so far, you now have a brand-new output() function designed to replace the @Output decorator. To declare a ..read more

What Is OramaSearch Welcome to OpenDev Explorer, where I explore the Open Source world with an eye on developer experience. I am Riccardo (aka TheZal), and today I will talk to you about OramaSearch, an open-source search engine with a “battery included” and zero dependencies. General Overview “It’s not the finding, but the searching” is one of the mottos of OramaSearch, an open-source search engine ready out of the box and with zero dependencies. Originally named Lyra as an exercise for a talk by Michele Riva to explain how a full-text search engine works, it has since become a real project t ..read more

Over the recent months, Angular has been evolving rapidly, introducing new features and a ton of improvements, many of these to improve maintainability and performance. In this article I want to introduce you to the latest addition brought by Angular v17.3.0: the new HostAttributeToken class. This new API allows you to inject host attributes using the inject( ) function, similar to the functionality of the @Attribute decorator. The @Attribute decorator is perhaps the lesser-known Angular decorators. Therefore, before delving into how the HostAttributeToken class works, let’s take a moment to ..read more