The latest articles on Forem by Rachel Jackson (@racheljackson). https://forem.com/racheljackson https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=90,height=90,fit=cover,gravity=auto,format=auto/https:%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fuser%2Fprofile_image%2F1831870%2F510c50b8-c455-4d1f-bfac-b93b765c5674.jpg https://forem.com/racheljackson en Rachel Jackson Wed, 11 Sep 2024 11:03:11 +0000 https://forem.com/racheljackson/developer-digest-this-weeks-top-stories-september-11-17-2ek https://forem.com/racheljackson/developer-digest-this-weeks-top-stories-september-11-17-2ek <p>Welcome to this week's Developer Digest, where we bring you the most important updates and news from the developer community. From groundbreaking software releases to notable industry events, here's everything you need to stay ahead of the curve.</p> <h2> Top Story of the Week </h2> <h3> Oracle Enhances Fusion Data Intelligence with AI-Powered Developer Assistant </h3> <p><a href="https://media.dev.to/cdn-cgi/image/width=800%2Cheight=%2Cfit=scale-down%2Cgravity=auto%2Cformat=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Farticles%2Ftysyegz37s0a3aokq8xi.png" class="article-body-image-wrapper"><img src="https://media.dev.to/cdn-cgi/image/width=800%2Cheight=%2Cfit=scale-down%2Cgravity=auto%2Cformat=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Farticles%2Ftysyegz37s0a3aokq8xi.png" alt="Image Credit: Oracle" width="800" height="496"></a></p> <p>Oracle announced at <a href="https://www.oracle.com/cloudworld/" rel="noopener noreferrer">CloudWorld 2024</a> that its Fusion Data Intelligence service will now feature a generative AI-powered developer assistant, aimed at simplifying service configuration and third-party data integration. Fusion Data Intelligence, part of Oracle’s Fusion Cloud Applications Suite, combines enterprise data and prebuilt AI models for business intelligence. Oracle also introduced AI-driven intelligent applications, including the People Leader Workbench for Oracle Cloud HCM and the Supply Chain Command Center for Oracle Cloud SCM, to help enterprises make smarter decisions in talent management and supply chain operations.</p> <h2> Latest Software Releases </h2> <h3> Apple Unveils iOS 18 and More with New Development Tools </h3> <p><a href="https://media.dev.to/cdn-cgi/image/width=800%2Cheight=%2Cfit=scale-down%2Cgravity=auto%2Cformat=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Farticles%2F3q1olgm8fxpleebh2xxl.png" class="article-body-image-wrapper"><img src="https://media.dev.to/cdn-cgi/image/width=800%2Cheight=%2Cfit=scale-down%2Cgravity=auto%2Cformat=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Farticles%2F3q1olgm8fxpleebh2xxl.png" alt="Image Credit: Apple" width="800" height="476"></a></p> <p>Apple announced the <a href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=utw4yhtp" rel="noopener noreferrer">upcoming release</a> of iOS 18, iPadOS 18, macOS Sequoia, tvOS 18, visionOS 2, and watchOS 11, along with Xcode 16. Developers can now use the latest SDKs, test apps via TestFlight, and deploy to the App Store using Xcode Cloud. New features include watchOS Live Activities, app icon customization, and significant updates to Swift, Siri, Controls, and Core ML. Starting in April 2025, apps uploaded to the App Store must be built using the latest SDKs for these platforms. Apple Intelligence features will be available in apps next month to enhance user experiences.</p> <h2> New Developer Resources </h2> <h3> WeAreDevelopers LIVE: WebDev Day on September 18 </h3> <p><a href="https://media.dev.to/cdn-cgi/image/width=800%2Cheight=%2Cfit=scale-down%2Cgravity=auto%2Cformat=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Farticles%2Fkketxi75xya9y86p8d0h.png" class="article-body-image-wrapper"><img src="https://media.dev.to/cdn-cgi/image/width=800%2Cheight=%2Cfit=scale-down%2Cgravity=auto%2Cformat=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Farticles%2Fkketxi75xya9y86p8d0h.png" alt="Image Credit: WeAreDevelopers" width="800" height="399"></a></p> <p>Join WeAreDevelopers LIVE for <a href="https://www.wearedevelopers.com/en/live-events/8/wearedevelopers-webdev-day-september-2024" rel="noopener noreferrer">WebDev Day</a>, a virtual event on September 18, 2024, focused on advancing web development skills. Attendees will explore topics ranging from HTML, CSS, and UX/UI design to JavaScript and its frameworks, with expert speakers sharing insights on the latest web development trends. This online event offers a great opportunity for developers to expand their front-end (and back-end) knowledge and stay up-to-date with the industry’s cutting-edge techniques.</p> <h2> Community Highlights </h2> <h3> Streamline Your API Workflows with Lunar.Dev’s Developer-Friendly Solution </h3> <p><a href="https://media.dev.to/cdn-cgi/image/width=800%2Cheight=%2Cfit=scale-down%2Cgravity=auto%2Cformat=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Farticles%2Fhuvivh5bbjy97in2ema1.png" class="article-body-image-wrapper"><img src="https://media.dev.to/cdn-cgi/image/width=800%2Cheight=%2Cfit=scale-down%2Cgravity=auto%2Cformat=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Farticles%2Fhuvivh5bbjy97in2ema1.png" alt="Image Credit: Lunar.dev" width="800" height="416"></a></p> <p><a href="https://www.lunar.dev/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Lunar.dev</a> is a game-changer for developers managing complex API ecosystems. Its API Consumption Gateway provides real-time monitoring and optimization, giving developers full visibility into API usage. Through the integration of advanced features like intelligent caching, rate limiting, and PII obfuscation, Lunar.dev helps reduce the maintenance burden on developers, allowing them to focus more on building core products rather than managing API integrations. Supporting major platforms like OpenAI and Azure AI, Lunar.dev ensures smoother scaling, improved performance, and lower operational costs for dev teams.</p> <h2> Thanks for reading! </h2> <p>Thank you for tuning in to this week’s updates from the developer community! We appreciate your attention and hope you found these highlights valuable. We’re always eager to hear from you, so please share your feedback or suggestions for future updates. Until next time, keep innovating and coding!</p> news webdev api ios Rachel Jackson Wed, 24 Jul 2024 11:39:44 +0000 https://forem.com/racheljackson/developer-digest-this-weeks-top-stories-july-17-23-296n https://forem.com/racheljackson/developer-digest-this-weeks-top-stories-july-17-23-296n <p>Welcome to this week's Developer Digest, where we bring you the most important updates and news from the developer community. From groundbreaking software releases to notable industry events, here's everything you need to stay ahead of the curve.</p> <h2> Top Story of the Week </h2> <p><strong>OpenAI Introduces Affordable GPT-4o Mini</strong></p> <p><a href="https://media.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=800%2Cheight=%2Cfit=scale-down%2Cgravity=auto%2Cformat=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Farticles%2F6tg5a2ieeceu6cjbj69o.png" class="article-body-image-wrapper"><img src="https://media.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=800%2Cheight=%2Cfit=scale-down%2Cgravity=auto%2Cformat=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Farticles%2F6tg5a2ieeceu6cjbj69o.png" alt="Image credit: OpenAI"></a></p> <p>OpenAI has unveiled <a href="https://openai.com/index/gpt-4o-mini-advancing-cost-efficient-intelligence/" rel="noopener noreferrer">GPT-4o mini</a>, a compact and cost-effective AI model designed to make advanced AI more accessible for developers. At just 15 cents per million input tokens and 60 cents per million output tokens, it delivers superior performance, scoring 82% on the MMLU benchmark and surpassing GPT-4 in chat preferences. The model features a 128K token context window, supports text and vision in the API, and includes improved non-English text handling. Available through the Assistants API, Chat Completions API, and Batch API, GPT-4o mini also emphasizes safety with advanced content filtering and alignment techniques. This launch represents a significant advancement towards making powerful AI more accessible and affordable for a range of applications.</p> <h2> Latest Software Releases </h2> <p><strong>AI Startup Artificial Agency Unveils Game-Changing Behavior Engine</strong></p> <p><a href="https://media.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=800%2Cheight=%2Cfit=scale-down%2Cgravity=auto%2Cformat=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Farticles%2Fnjhtbehe7dzcctdgxx48.jpg" class="article-body-image-wrapper"><img src="https://media.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=800%2Cheight=%2Cfit=scale-down%2Cgravity=auto%2Cformat=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Farticles%2Fnjhtbehe7dzcctdgxx48.jpg" alt="Image credit: Artificial Agency"></a></p> <p><a href="https://www.artificial.agency/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Artificial Agency</a>, an AI startup focused on generative behavior for gaming, has emerged from stealth mode with a $16 million funding round led by Radical Ventures, Toyota Ventures, and other notable investors. Founded by ex-Google DeepMind researchers and AAA gaming veterans, the Edmonton-based company aims to transform game development with its AI-powered behavior engine. This engine integrates runtime decision-making into characters, environments, and game systems, enabling developers to create more immersive and dynamic experiences. Set to launch widely in 2025, the engine has been refined with input from several AAA studios, offering features like minor improvisation, emergent gameplay, and high-level gamekeeper systems.</p> <h2> New Developer Resources </h2> <p><strong>Lunar.dev Releases the 2024 State of API Consumption Management Report</strong></p> <p><a href="https://media.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=800%2Cheight=%2Cfit=scale-down%2Cgravity=auto%2Cformat=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Farticles%2Fdaqhggsu35rp7tx2u5rt.png" class="article-body-image-wrapper"><img src="https://media.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=800%2Cheight=%2Cfit=scale-down%2Cgravity=auto%2Cformat=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Farticles%2Fdaqhggsu35rp7tx2u5rt.png" alt="Image credit: Lunar.dev"></a></p> <p><a href="https://www.lunar.dev/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Lunar.dev</a> has unveiled its first report, “<a href="https://www.lunar.dev/report-2024" rel="noopener noreferrer">The 2024 State of API Consumption Management</a>," which explores trends and challenges in managing third-party APIs based on data from over 200 companies. The report highlights the significant time and effort organizations spend on API maintenance, the security risks and performance issues posed by third-party APIs, and the lack of appropriate tools for proactive management. Key findings include that 57% of engineering teams struggle with scaling API usage, 88% of companies spend resources on fixing API issues weekly, and 62% consider API maintenance a low priority. It also recommends streamlining monitoring and maintenance and investing in egress management tools to enhance API performance and cost-effectiveness.</p> <h2> Community Highlights </h2> <p><strong>Bitwise Donates 10% of Ethereum ETF Profits to Support Developers</strong></p> <p><a href="https://media.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=800%2Cheight=%2Cfit=scale-down%2Cgravity=auto%2Cformat=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Farticles%2Fpzg9vv1btei08gwm8693.png" class="article-body-image-wrapper"><img src="https://media.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=800%2Cheight=%2Cfit=scale-down%2Cgravity=auto%2Cformat=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Farticles%2Fpzg9vv1btei08gwm8693.png" alt="Image credit: Fernando Cortes"></a></p> <p><a href="https://bitwiseinvestments.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Bitwise Asset Management</a> has introduced its Bitwise Ethereum ETF (ETHW) on the New York Stock Exchange, marking a significant milestone in the US Web3 market. This new fund provides direct exposure to Ethereum, the second-largest Web3 ecosystem by market cap, and commits to donating 10% of ETHW profits to the <a href="https://protocol-guild.readthedocs.io/en/latest/index.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">Protocol Guild</a> and <a href="https://foundation.pbs.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer">PBS Foundation</a>, which support Ethereum’s core development. Following the success of Bitwise’s Bitcoin ETF, ETHW features a competitive 0.20% management fee and a fee waiver for the first $500 million in assets. This launch is expected to drive broader Ethereum adoption and support the ongoing development of the Ethereum ecosystem, representing a major achievement for the crypto community.</p> <h2> Thanks for reading! </h2> <p>Thank you for tuning in to this week’s updates from the developer community! We appreciate your attention and hope you found these highlights valuable. We’re always eager to hear from you, so please share your feedback or suggestions for future updates. Until next time, keep innovating and coding!</p> news openai ai api