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Unity’s runtime fee controversy: Diving into the why and how

Ryan Daws — Tue, 26 Sep 2023 08:11:37 +0000

The recent rollercoaster ride of Unity’s controversial runtime fee rollout has left the game development community bewildered and seeking answers. After an initial announcement — followed by modifications and a reannouncement — Unity’s President, Marc Whitten, addressed the issue in a live fireside chat on YouTube, attempting to shed light on the reasons behind this... Read more »

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GitHub launches Innovation Graph for interactive development insights

Ryan Daws — Fri, 22 Sep 2023 16:38:05 +0000

GitHub has unveiled its Innovation Graph, an open data and insights platform for measuring and understanding the global impact of developers. The ambitious initiative aims to address a longstanding challenge faced by policymakers and researchers: the lack of reliable and comprehensive data on trends in software development. Understanding the Innovation Graph The Innovation Graph is... Read more »

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GitHub opens Copilot Chat to all developers

Ryan Daws — Thu, 21 Sep 2023 12:42:55 +0000

GitHub has announced that Copilot Chat is now available to all developers, ushering in a new era of AI-powered software development. Copilot Chat was launched for ‘Business’ users in July. The AI assistant is capable of assisting developers in their preferred natural language and promises to reduce repetitive tasks. Developers can use the assistant to... Read more »

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Details emerge around Unity’s fee changes after outcry

Ryan Daws — Tue, 19 Sep 2023 13:43:53 +0000

Details have emerged regarding the proposed changes to Unity’s controversial per-install fee plan for developers. These changes come in response to the outcry and concerns raised within the game development community about Unity’s recently announced new fee structure potentially bankrupting developers. Bloomberg reporter Jason Schreier, known for his in-depth coverage of the gaming industry, has... Read more »

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Unity receives ‘credible death threat’ amid per-install fee backlash

Ryan Daws — Fri, 15 Sep 2023 09:14:47 +0000

Unity has been forced to close two of its offices and cancel a town hall meeting following a “credible death threat”. The unacceptable threat came on the heels of an announcement regarding a new per-install fee for developers using the Unity video game engine. Just two days ago, Unity created widespread backlash across the gaming... Read more »

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Barry Goffe, OutSystems: Revolutionising digital transformation with low-code

Ryan Daws — Wed, 13 Sep 2023 09:57:58 +0000

Developer caught up with Barry Goffe, Senior Director of Platform Strategy at OutSystems, who provided valuable insights into the role low-code platforms play in digital transformation. Digital transformation, as Goffe defines it, is the strategic use of technology to measurably improve business operations. He highlights four key areas where digital transformation brings tangible benefits to... Read more »

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Sonatype reveals DevOps and SecOps leaders’ views on generative AI

Ryan Daws — Tue, 12 Sep 2023 13:22:22 +0000

While the tech community remains divided on the potential of generative AI tools, there’s a consensus that their impact on the industry is comparable to the adoption of cloud technology. Software engineers are harnessing generative AI to explore libraries, create new code, and enhance their development process, while application security professionals employ it for code... Read more »

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Ruby on Rails creator deplores ‘open-source hooliganism’

Ryan Daws — Fri, 08 Sep 2023 11:23:42 +0000

Ruby on Rails creator David Heinemeier Hansson has expressed his concerns about what he called “open-source hooliganism.” Hansson recounted a recent incident involving the TypeScript community and their reaction to a decision made by the team behind Turbo. Hansson began by acknowledging the passion that many developers have for their preferred programming languages and tools.... Read more »

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Graphcore joins PyTorch Foundation as a general member

Ryan Daws — Thu, 07 Sep 2023 10:32:25 +0000

The PyTorch Foundation, a home for the deep learning community to collaborate on the open-source PyTorch framework and ecosystem, has announced that Graphcore is joining its ranks. Graphcore – a Bristol, UK-based company specialising in designing and manufacturing AI accelerators, hardware, and software tailored for AI and machine learning workloads – has joined as a... Read more »

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Kubernetes platform Codezero unveils 2.0 at Civo Navigate Europe

Ryan Daws — Tue, 05 Sep 2023 15:39:48 +0000

Codezero, the Kubernetes platform developed by former Microsoft executive Narayan Sainaney, has announced its 2.0 version. The platform allows users to effortlessly create Kubernetes clusters in under ninety seconds, followed by seamless debugging and testing within simulated collaborative environments. This novel approach – referred to as “Omni-Dev” – offers unprecedented visibility and interaction, promising to... Read more »

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