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JetBrains Earns 180 G2 Badges in Fall 2026, Recognized for Enterprise Leadership, Usability, and Developer Experience

2026-11-02 13:27
🚀 JetBrains has made headlines by earning 180 G2 badges in Fall 2026! These awards recognize their products for Enterprise Leadership, Best Usability, and more, highlighting their commitment to improving developer experience. Engineering teams can benefit from the ease of setup and administration, making it easier to scale and boost productivity. Notable IDEs like IntelliJ IDEA, PyCharm, and PhpStorm were among those recognized. For teams using multiple languages, JetBrains offers a...
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Colette Des Georges

Livestream: Scaling Agentic Development With Air Governance

2026-11-02 09:40
🗓️ Join us on November 18, from 4:00–5:00 pm CET, for a livestream with Viktor Kiselev and Guillaume Garnier from JetBrains Air. Learn about managing AI agent access, usage, and costs effectively. We'll cover policy configuration, spending limits, and usage analytics across various platforms. Get practical rollout tips and have your questions answered during the live Q&A. #AIGovernance #JetBrains #Livestream #AIManagement #TechTalks
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Valerie Kuzmina

New Bug-Fix Releases for MPS Versions 2026.2 RC2, 2026.1.2, 2025.3.3, 2025.2.5, and 2025.1.5

2026-11-02 05:13
🚨 New updates for MPS versions 2026.2 RC2, 2026.1.2, 2025.3.3, 2025.2.5, and 2025.1.5 are now available! These releases address a critical security issue and enhance the Projectional Agent Toolkit plugin in 2026.1.2 and 2026.2 RC2. For users on versions 2025.1.5 or 2025.2.5, it's essential to disable JCEF for security. For detailed information, check the blog post on compromised eMudhra certificates. 🔗 #JetBrains #MPSUpdates #SecurityPatch #SoftwareDevelopment #ProjectionalAgentToolkit
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Vaclav Pech

IntelliJ IDEA 2026.2.4 Is Out!

2026-10-30 16:11
🚀 The latest IntelliJ IDEA 2026.2.4 is now available for update! You can upgrade from inside the IDE, the Toolbox App, or download directly from the website. Key improvements include: - Fixed file visibility issues in WSL projects. - Enhanced Java onboarding experience. - Optimized import functionality without slowing down the IDE. - More reliable startup even with invalid plugin cache data. Check the release notes for more details. Happy coding! 👩‍💻👨‍💻 #IntelliJ #IDEUpdate #JavaDevelopment...
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Julia Shashkova

Remote Development in 2026.3: What’s New?

2026-10-30 15:55
🚀 JetBrains IDEs are making remote development more accessible in version 2026.3! You can now start and manage remote sessions directly within the IDE. Recent remote projects are easily identifiable alongside local ones, streamlining your workflow. 🔗 Initiating connections to remote hosts is straightforward, with a simplified two-step dialog for first-time connections. SSH support has also been enhanced with native OpenSSH. This update aims to consolidate your remote development process into...
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Dejan Milicic

eMudhra Certificate Authority Incident: Status and Guidance for JetBrains Products

2026-10-30 15:33
🚨 JetBrains is addressing the eMudhra Certificate Authority security incident impacting several of its products. Our teams are working on security updates for affected tools, including IDEs, Toolbox App, and TeamCity. 🛠️ Customers are encouraged to keep their software up to date. As of now, no exploitation of this issue has been reported against JetBrains customers. Stay informed and secure! 🔒 #JetBrains #CyberSecurity #SoftwareUpdates #eMudhra #DevTools
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Anastasia Kilichenko

Compromised eMudhra Certificates: Update Your JetBrains IDEs, ReSharper, .NET Tools, Toolbox App, and Gateway Now

2026-10-30 15:24
🚨 Important Update for JetBrains Users! 🚨 The private keys of eight eMudhra intermediate certificates were compromised, potentially allowing attackers to impersonate websites connected to JetBrains tools. To address this, JetBrains has released fixed versions for several IDEs, including IntelliJ IDEA, PyCharm, and WebStorm. Users are urged to update to the latest versions to ensure security. If you're using older versions or the Toolbox App, please note that they will not receive fixes. A...
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Ilya Petrov

Kodee’s Kotlin Roundup: Shipaton 2026 Winners, Kotlin 2.5.0-Beta2, and KotlinConf 2027

2026-10-30 12:02
🚀 Exciting updates in the Kotlin community! The Shipaton 2026 winners have been announced, with three Kotlin Multiplatform apps recognized for their excellence. Congratulations to BoatBrawl, AfterFade, and Lumeo! 🏆 Kotlin 2.5.0-Beta2 is now available, showcasing ongoing development. Additionally, KotlinConf 2027 will be held in Kraków, with a call for speakers open. Check out the new State of Kotlin in 2026 report for insights on the language's progress. 📊 #Kotlin #SoftwareDevelopment...
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Kodee

From GDScript to GDExtensions: One IDE for Your Godot Code

2026-10-29 13:00
🚀 Exciting news for Godot developers! JetBrains has renewed its sponsorship of the Godot Foundation until 2027. Their IDE, Rider, now supports GDScript, C#, and C++ GDExtensions all in one place—free for non-commercial use! At GodotCon, many were surprised to learn about Rider's GDScript capabilities. The latest versions include improved debugging, scene management, and a new integration addon with the Godot editor. Explore Rider's features to enhance your game development experience! 🎮✨...
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Anna Ruban

SEGGER Tools Gain Deeper Integration in CLion with AI-assisted Debugging

2026-10-29 12:59
🚀 Exciting news for embedded developers! SEGGER tools are now integrated into JetBrains CLion, enhancing the debugging experience. CLion offers dedicated support for J-Link debug probes, Ozone debugger, and SystemView for real-time analysis. The latest release features AI-assisted debugging for efficient fault tracing on Cortex-M devices. Join the free webinar on November 10, 2026, to see this integration in action! #EmbeddedDevelopment #Debugging #AI #JetBrains #SEGGER
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Artemy Pestretsov

JetBrains Academy – October Digest

2026-10-29 11:07
🚀 Exciting updates from JetBrains Academy this October! Join the free JetBrains AI.js Day on November 13, where frontend developers can ask experts about AI. Don't miss this chance to engage with industry leaders. Additionally, explore a free tool to practice reviewing agent-written code, and check out our first Coursera specialization along with three new full-stack Python courses. #JetBrains #AI #FrontendDevelopment #Coding #Education
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Anastasiia Pogorelova

Prompts That Can Write Themselves: A Kotlin Experiment

2026-10-29 10:32
🚀 Exciting advancements in AI optimization are here! JetBrains Research has introduced the Koog Agents Optimization Library. This tool enhances Koog agents by allowing you to write initial instructions and then optimize them based on agent performance. Simply provide a training set and scoring criteria, and the library refines the prompts, returning improved instructions in a JSON format. One notable example is GEPA, which boosted an agent's score significantly while handling sensitive user...
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Nikita Khramov

Junie Local became 70% faster on Mac M5

2026-10-28 14:40
🚀 Junie Local has significantly improved its performance on Mac M5, achieving around 70 tokens/s for coding tasks, up from 40 tokens/s, with bursts reaching 107 tokens/s. This enhancement is due to two key updates: the integration of the Splash inference engine and the new DFlash2 draft model. The Splash engine allows for faster decoding by verifying multiple tokens simultaneously, while the DFlash2 model improves efficiency on familiar tasks, enhancing speed and acceptance rates. #JunieLocal...
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Stanislav Erokhin

Junie Eco Mode

2026-10-28 12:56
Introducing **Junie Eco Mode**! 🚀 This innovative approach optimizes coding tasks by using a two-step process. First, a selected model creates a plan for the task. Then, a lower-cost model implements and tests the plan. Recent benchmarks show this method reduces costs by 48% to 57%, while maintaining resolve rates. Currently available to JetBrains Air EAP users, Eco Mode is designed to streamline coding efficiently. #JunieEcoMode #AI #CodingEfficiency #JetBrains #CostEffective
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Helena Klause

Getting Started with Air in JetBrains IDEs – Part 1

2026-10-28 10:21
🚀 Exciting updates in JetBrains IDEs! The new Air plugin allows you to use coding agents directly in your development environment. Manage multiple tasks seamlessly, track agent progress, and review changes without leaving your workspace. In the first video of the series, Developer Advocate Kristel Cocoli demonstrates this workflow in action. To get started, install Air from the JetBrains Marketplace. Choose from various compatible AI agents like Codex, GitHub Copilot, and more, while...
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Tanu Tams

The Terminal in JetBrains IDEs Now Runs on libghostty

2026-10-27 09:36
🚀 Exciting updates for JetBrains IDE users! Starting with version 2026.3, the built-in terminal now operates on libghostty, enhancing compatibility with modern tools like AI coding agents and TUI apps. This change improves keybindings and multi-line prompts, making your coding experience smoother. Additionally, terminal applications will now adapt to your IDE's theme automatically, creating a more cohesive look. Rich output from terminal applications will render better, thanks to support for...
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Ekaterina Valeeva

AI on Your Terms: How We See AI in YouTrack

2026-10-26 10:29
🚀 YouTrack is redefining AI integration in project management! Users can choose how to incorporate AI into their workflows. Whether you prefer to connect existing tools, use the built-in AI Assistant, or keep AI switched off, YouTrack offers flexibility. Stay tuned for the upcoming "Ask YouTrack" chat feature, designed to enhance your project experience! #YouTrack #ProjectManagement #AIIntegration #Flexibility #TechNews
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Elena Pishkova

Busy Plugin Developers Newsletter – Q3 2026

2026-10-25 23:20
🚀 Exciting updates for plugin developers! Join the JetBrains Plugin Developer Conference on November 10, 2026. This free online event features talks from industry leaders and experts on plugin development. Explore new tools like IntelliJ Plugin Verifier and enhanced marketplace features, including easier plugin description edits and UI freeze reports. Stay informed and improve your development skills! #JetBrains #PluginDevelopment #DevConference #SoftwareEngineering #AIIntegration
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Elena Kerpeleva

JetBrains GameDev Day 2026: Watch the Recordings

2026-10-23 15:04
🎮 Missed JetBrains GameDev Day 2026? All session recordings are now on YouTube! On September 28, industry experts shared insights on modern game development, covering tools like Epic’s Lore VCS, Unreal Engine profiling, and AI in Godot. Catch up at your own pace and explore topics tailored to your interests! 📺 Watch the full playlist now! #GameDev #JetBrains #UnrealEngine #Unity #Godot
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Anna Ruban

Air Governance: Manage AI Agents, Access, and Spend Throughout Your Organization

2026-10-22 14:09
🚀 JetBrains Air Governance is now available! This tool allows organizations to manage AI agents, models, and spending from a single platform. It simplifies oversight for teams using multiple AI tools across different environments like IDEs and CLIs. Admins can set spending limits, manage providers, and ensure compliance with approved AI agents. This is designed to enhance efficiency and transparency in AI usage. Explore more with JetBrains! 🌟 #AIGovernance #JetBrains #AIManagement...
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Viktor Kiselev

JetBrains Plugin Developer Conf 2026: AI, New APIs, and More

2026-10-20 21:49
🌐 Excited for the JetBrains Plugin Developer Conf 2026? Join us online on November 10 at 1:00 pm UTC for a day of insightful talks and discussions on AI in plugin development, new APIs, and best practices. 📅 Featured topics include: - AI-assisted plugin development - Building language plugins - Integrating web-based tools Don't miss the chance to engage in live Q&A with experts! #JetBrains #PluginDevelopment #AI #TechConference #Programming
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Elena Kerpeleva

Small Talk with Ulises Olave, CTO and Co-Founder of Fitia

2026-10-20 15:06
💬 Meet Ulises Olave, CTO and Co-Founder of Fitia, the leading nutrition app in Latin America with over 10 million users! In a recent Q&A, he shared insights on how Fitia, backed by Y Combinator, leverages AI to enhance meal planning and calorie tracking. The app adapts to individual goals and preferences. To tackle data management challenges, Fitia centralized its databases using DataGrip, improving efficiency and cutting query times significantly. Their engineering team now ships major...
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Marija Rakonjac

Coding-Agent Benchmarks Should Match Their Users’ Task Flows

2026-10-20 10:27
🚀 A recent analysis by JetBrains Research highlights the gap between coding-agent benchmarks and actual developer workflows. In a study of 4,782 sessions, it was found that less than half of developer requests involved bug fixes or feature additions. Many inquiries focused on codebase questions, planning, and reviews, contrasting sharply with SWE-Bench Pro’s emphasis on single-message tasks. The paper suggests that benchmarks should align with user task flows, proposing SWE-TaskFlow to bridge...
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Igor Slinko

Why We Still Need an IDE

2026-10-20 09:31
In today's developer landscape, many are shifting away from traditional IDEs, opting for terminal-based workflows. However, IDEs still play a crucial role in software development. As coding practices evolve, tools like JetBrains Rider serve as a cockpit for agentic development, allowing engineers to manage complex tasks with ease. This rich environment enhances code analysis, navigation, and context awareness. Developers remain responsible for their projects, guiding agent tools while...
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Isaac Levin

Dynamics of Sentiment and Attitudes Toward AI Among Developers

2026-10-19 11:57
🚀 Over the past three years, JetBrains has tracked developer sentiment towards AI in software development through various surveys. This year shows a significant increase in developers' readiness to delegate tasks to AI. For instance, the willingness to let AI handle application logic code has soared from 18% to 50%. However, developers still hesitate on key tasks like code review (43% readiness) and debugging (46% readiness). Additionally, a growing 79% of developers believe employers will...
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Mikhail Bogdanov

JetBrains .NET Day Online 2026: Watch the Recordings

2026-10-19 08:00
🚀 .NET Day Online 2026 sessions are now available on YouTube! 🎥 If you missed the livestream on October 7, you can catch up on all the discussions, including the keynote on JetBrains .NET Tools and various technical topics like messaging patterns and AI development processes. Each session provides valuable insights for .NET developers. Check out the full playlist and discover what you missed! 👉 Watch here: [YouTube Link] #DotNetDay #JetBrains #SoftwareDevelopment #AI #TechTalks
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Mehul Harry

Can you bake Maven into a neural network?

2026-10-18 16:36
📜 Exciting developments in neural networks and build tools! A recent experiment successfully integrated Maven-style build logic into a neural network. This approach involved compiling decision-making processes into a weight matrix, producing a Java library that matches Apache Maven's output exactly. The clean build took 1.49 times longer than a similar process in Python. The project highlights how the network's fixed weights can replicate complex decision-making without training or...
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Denis Shiryaev

Junie Local Comes to the NVIDIA RTX Spark

2026-10-16 13:53
🚀 Exciting news for developers! Junie Local is now fully integrated with NVIDIA's RTX Spark platform, enhancing local AI coding capabilities. With stable Windows support, it runs efficiently on RTX cards with 24 GB VRAM, making it accessible for more users. Junie Local utilizes advanced GPU features for faster code generation and context management, streamlining your coding workflows. #JunieLocal #NVIDIA #RTXSpark #AIDevelopment #CodingCommunity
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Vladimir Sotnikov

Google Summer of Code 2026 With the Kotlin Foundation: Recap

2026-10-15 15:03
🌟 Google Summer of Code 2026 has concluded, marking the Kotlin Foundation's fourth participation! This year, two projects made significant strides in the Kotlin ecosystem. One project, led by Ayako Hayasaka, improved recursion support in the Kotlin/Wasm backend, enhancing performance for recursive programs. A special thank you to all mentors for their support! 🙏 #GoogleSummerOfCode #Kotlin #OpenSource #Programming #Mentorship
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Ksenia Shneyveys

IntelliJ IDEA’s Java and Kotlin for Cursor and VS Code Hits 1.0

2026-10-15 13:06
🚀 Exciting news for developers! IntelliJ IDEA has launched the 1.0 stable release of its Java and Kotlin extension for VS Code and Cursor. This extension enhances coding experiences with smart features like code completion, navigation, and analysis. This partnership with Cursor ensures a seamless integration, allowing developers to leverage IntelliJ IDEA’s capabilities in their environment. Get it today from the Visual Studio Marketplace or Open VSX Registry! #IntelliJ #Java #Kotlin #VSCode...
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Marco Behler

How Netflix Made AI Coding Agents More Efficient with JetBrains IDE Intelligence

2026-10-15 09:29
🚀 Netflix has integrated JetBrains’ headless code-intelligence engine into its coding agents, Claude Code and Codex, to enhance their efficiency. The new setup allows agents to navigate Java/Kotlin code more effectively without running an entire IDE. This results in a 20–30% increase in efficiency, and up to 65% in optimal scenarios. Netflix evaluated this on real codebases, aiming to boost return on investment for coding agents. #Netflix #JetBrains #CodingEfficiency #AI #SoftwareDevelopment
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Anastasia Kazakova

MPS 2026.2 Release Candidate Available

2026-10-15 09:29
🚀 MPS 2026.2 Release Candidate is now available for testing! This build includes bug fixes and key improvements over the previous EAP1 version. Notably, it introduces Linux ARM64 support and enhancements to the Build Language with TAR imports. Additionally, the Projectional Agent Toolkit has improved performance, reducing token usage by over 50% in common tasks. Explore the new features and download the release candidate today! #MPS2026 #SoftwareDevelopment #TechUpdates #ReleaseCandidate #Java
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Vaclav Pech

What Makes a Great KotlinConf Proposal?

2026-10-15 09:11
🚀 The KotlinConf 2027 Call for Papers is now open! Developers are encouraged to share their experiences and insights in Kraków. Whether you've tackled a tough problem or introduced Kotlin into your projects, your story could be valuable. 📝 Submitting a proposal may seem daunting, but it’s about sharing useful ideas. First-time speakers are welcome—many great talks have started from simple lessons. Engage with peers to refine your topic and understand its value. #KotlinConf #DeveloperCommunity...
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Jelena Ilic

Boost Your Pipeline: Top 6 CI/CD Integrations for Qodana

2026-10-14 12:48
🚀 Is your CI/CD pipeline ensuring code quality? Qodana enhances your automated builds by integrating IntelliJ IDEA’s inspection engine directly into your workflow. This helps catch code issues early, preventing problematic code from reaching production. With seamless integration across platforms like GitHub Actions and Jenkins, you can maintain coding standards without disrupting existing processes. Transform your development approach with Qodana for better code quality! 🔍💻 #CICD #CodeQuality...
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Kerry Beetge

How Cloud-Based Agent Sandboxing Works in Air

2026-10-14 12:26
🚀 Exciting news from JetBrains! Cloud agents are now in preview on JetBrains Air. These agents allow users to run AI tasks remotely, providing a controlled environment without depending on local machines. This feature is currently available for organizational users but will soon expand to individuals. The article also discusses the importance of sandboxing AI agents for security, highlighting five methods to run agents safely. #JetBrains #CloudComputing #AIAgents #Sandboxing #TechUpdate
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Dennis Ushakov

KotlinConf Recap: Lessons from Verifone’s Architect on Kotlin in Mission-Critical Payments

2026-10-14 11:03
🚀 At KotlinConf 2026, Yuri Geronimus discussed the critical role of Kotlin in building reliable payment systems. As an architect at Verifone, he emphasized the importance of writing code that aligns with regulatory specifications. 📊 In the complex world of payments, even a single word can lead to significant errors. His insights highlight the need for precision in application code to avoid bugs. 🔗 Watch the full talk to explore how Kotlin enhances safety in finance. #KotlinConf...
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Alina Dolgikh

Lauterbach and JetBrains Announce TRACE32 Integration in CLion IDE

2026-10-14 09:40
🚀 Lauterbach and JetBrains have launched an integration of TRACE32® debugging tools with CLion, enhancing the development experience for embedded developers. This integration allows direct debugging of applications on target hardware within CLion, merging code editing and hardware debugging. Developers can control execution and inspect variables seamlessly using the Debug Adapter Protocol. Two workflows are available: launching a new session or attaching to an existing one. This integration...
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Artemy Pestretsov

What We Heard at AGNTCon Europe

2026-10-13 19:59
📍 The Agentic AI Foundation community gathered at JetBrains in Amsterdam before AGNTCon + MCPCon Europe. The event quickly hit a waitlist, showing high interest in discussions on open foundations. 💬 A panel explored the complexities of decision-making in open source projects, emphasizing that trust is earned through consistent work, not bought. 🔍 Keynote speaker Dexter Horthy highlighted the challenges of managing code produced by unattended agents, stressing the importance of human oversight...
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Katherine Druckman

CI/CD Pipeline Observability Tools: How to Choose the Right Setup

2026-10-13 11:28
Understanding CI/CD pipeline observability is crucial for efficient software delivery. 📊 When a pipeline fails, observability tools help identify the root cause, whether it's a flaky test or an overloaded build agent. As pipelines become more complex, gathering data from various systems can be challenging. According to the JetBrains Developer Ecosystem Survey 2026, many developers face issues with debugging, security, and observability. This article outlines key metrics to track and a...
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Olga Bedrina

Python vs Go: A Practical Comparison for Developers

2026-10-13 09:02
📊 The article "Python vs Go: A Practical Comparison for Developers" dives into key differences between these two popular programming languages. Python is the most widely used language, favored for its expressiveness and ease of learning. In contrast, Go emphasizes performance and simplicity, making it ideal for cloud infrastructure. The Developer Ecosystem 2026 survey reveals that Go developers often have more experience and focus on infrastructure, while Python remains a go-to for AI and...
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Dominika Stankiewicz