An experiment with experienced software developers using AI tools found that, contrary to expectations, their tasks took 20% longer, highlighting that AI may currently hinder productivity for skilled workers due to the need for extensive debugging and integration of AI outputs. The study emphasizes caution in AI deployment and suggests that organizational adjustments are necessary to realize potential productivity gains.
GNOME's end-of-year code stats reveal that 44.8% of core apps are written in C, with significant portions in Vala, JavaScript, and Rust, especially in community apps where Rust is more prominent. C dominates the core components, but Rust is gaining popularity in community projects.
Intel's open-source wireless daemon project, IWD, has been inactive for three months following a period of regular updates, raising concerns about its future amid Intel's broader shift in open-source strategy and recent company setbacks.
Cursor CEO Michael Truell warns against 'vibe coding,' a risky AI-assisted coding approach where users rely entirely on AI without understanding the underlying code, which can lead to unstable foundations. Instead, Cursor integrates AI directly into the coding environment, allowing developers to work with both detailed code and end-to-end tasks, promoting more reliable software development.
Cursor is acquiring code review startup Graphite to enhance its AI-powered software development platform, aiming to streamline both code writing and review processes amid a booming AI coding market, with plans for deeper integration and improved review tools by 2026.
Swedish AI startup Lovable has raised $330 million in Series B funding, valuing it at $6.6 billion, with the goal of becoming the essential software layer for companies by enabling 'vibe-coding,' where AI writes code based on plain language descriptions, aiming to democratize software creation and streamline enterprise workflows.
Lovable, an AI software startup based in Stockholm, raised $330 million in a funding round that valued it at $6.6 billion, driven by surging demand for AI-assisted coding tools and 'vibe coding' applications, with major investors including Alphabet's CapitalG and Nvidia's venture arm, as the company expands its features and infrastructure.
GCC developers are debating whether to accept patches generated by AI/LLMs like GPT-5-CodeX, with current discussions leaning towards not allowing large LLM-generated patches due to copyright and policy concerns, and a possible decision by the GCC Steering Committee pending.
The article discusses the rise of 'vibe coding,' where generative AI accelerates software development, leading to increased efficiency but also raising concerns about reduced critical thinking, job displacement, and security risks. Despite industry hype, AI-generated code still faces accuracy issues, and the long-term effects on developer skills and industry stability remain uncertain, with a shift towards more specialized AI tools and a cautious outlook for 2026.
AI contributed to over 25% of Google's (Alphabet) new code, with Vibe Coding emerging as a key workflow, highlighting advancements in AI-assisted software development.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Hacker News
The article discusses how AI is not directly replacing jobs but rather increasing AI-related spending, leading to cost-cutting measures like layoffs and offshoring, which impact employment more than AI itself. It highlights the complexities of software development, offshoring challenges, and the evolving landscape of tech employment, emphasizing that organizational and economic factors play significant roles in job security and industry dynamics.
Claude Code, an AI-powered coding tool developed by Anthropic, unexpectedly became a widely used product that allows engineers and even non-professionals to automate coding tasks through a web interface, using AI models that can perform complex, ongoing tasks with minimal human intervention. Its release has spurred competition and innovation in AI coding tools, and it is praised for its ease of use and potential to democratize programming. The product is still evolving, with future plans for increased agency and collaboration among AI models.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Hacker News
The article discusses how AI tools like Claude are transforming developer documentation and context management by enabling rapid iteration, reducing costs, and improving task-specific usefulness. It explores theories behind improved documentation practices, the role of incentives, and the potential future of automated, structured representations. The conversation also covers the significance of tool calling, MCP protocols, and the evolving landscape of AI-assisted development, emphasizing that these innovations are reshaping how developers create, maintain, and utilize documentation and skills in software engineering.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Hacker News
The article discusses various tech projects and products that were abandoned or failed prematurely, including operating systems, programming languages, web standards, and hardware, often due to market forces, corporate decisions, or technological limitations, highlighting how some innovations were lost despite their potential.
Google has introduced Jules Tools, a command line interface for its AI coding agent Jules, allowing developers to interact with the AI directly in the terminal for tasks like debugging and code generation, emphasizing the ongoing importance of command line tools in software development.
