Software engineering stories

New Relic launches Logs Intelligence, an AI-powered toolset to automate log analysis and speed up issue resolution for engineering teams.

UK developer salaries hit record highs, with AI specialists earning up to GBP £122,000 as demand for advanced tech skills surges amid industry growth.

GitHub launches Agent HQ, integrating AI coding agents from top firms directly into its platform for streamlined, AI-assisted developer workflows.

Platform Engineering Labs releases open source formae, an IaC platform designed to simplify cloud infrastructure management and reduce complexity for engineers.

Manchester-based digital agency PushON appoints three senior developers with over 50 years' experience to support growth and enhance eCommerce platforms.

GitLab 18.5 launches AI agents and a new UI to enhance security, streamline workflows, and boost efficiency for software development teams.

AI-powered observability boosts UK business productivity and ROI, with 75% citing improved efficiency and 125% annual return on investments reported by leaders.

DroneShield appoints Angus Harris as CTO and Angus Bean as CPO to lead engineering amid rising global demand in defence.

Coder launches Blink, an open source CLI tool enabling developers to build, test and deploy AI agents directly from the terminal with ease.

Indian developers save 10 hours weekly with AI coding tools, outpacing global peers by nearly three hours, as digital skill upskilling gains pace.

Umbraco has appointed Phil Whittaker as Staff Engineer (AI) to lead MCP Server development, enhancing AI integration and control within its CMS platform.

Zeller Terminal 2 claims three top honours for design and payments, revolutionising merchant terminals with sleek, versatile features across Australia.

The Linux Foundation is launching the React Foundation to govern React and React Native, with Meta and firms like Amazon and Microsoft among its founding members.

By the end of 2026, 100,000 AI Agents will join UK firms, with many set to replace human jobs, especially in HR and software roles, Gravitee finds.

AI speeds up coding by 63%, but bottlenecks in testing and deployment cause delays, risks, and higher costs, says Harness’s study of 900 developers.

OneAdvanced has launched autonomous AI agents across NHS, government and legal sectors, boosting efficiency and supporting 150,000 extra patient appointments weekly.

SmartBear teams up with Australian firm Adactin to distribute AI-powered software testing tools across Australia, Singapore, Malaysia and India in key sectors.

Businesses are urged to scrutinise AI 'vibe coding' tools, balancing rapid innovation with risks of security flaws and inefficiencies in live environments.

GitLab 18.4 enhances AI-based development with custom agents, Knowledge Graph navigation, and stronger security to streamline workflows and governance.

Atlassian will acquire DX to enhance AI analytics, helping 300,000+ tech firms measure developer productivity and ROI on AI investments effectively.