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JetBrains introduces Java to Kotlin converter for Visual Studio Code

Extension that converts individual Java files to Kotlin code aims to ease the transition to Kotlin for Java developers.

Will software engineering profession die in the age of AI? IBM stock bleeds as Claude Code writes COBOL scripts. What it means for techies

AI agents like Claude Code are reshaping software development by automating legacy modernisation and routine coding. A recent ‘casualty’ of this was the legendary firm IBM, whose stocks fell.
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Best Programming Languages to Learn in 2026

Overview Programming languages are in demand for cloud, mobile, analytics, and web development, as well as security. Online ...

Why T-shaped knowledge is becoming more important than ever in the age of AI

AI tools are fundamentally changing software development. Investing in foundational knowledge and deep expertise secures your career long-term.
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Abandoned project linking Java, JavaScript makes a comeback

The Detroit project envisioned using JavaScript as an extension language for Java applications. Now it’s being revived with the addition of Python.
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How WebAssembly Components Enable Safe and Portable Software Extensions

ABI and scripting to the Wasm Component Model (WASI Preview 2). He shares how to build secure plugin systems that run at near ...

TypeScript 6.0 beta lays the foundation for shifting the codebase from JavaScript to Go

Microsoft has announced a beta for TypeScript 6.0, which will be the last release of the language using the JavaScript codebase.