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Whether AI is a bubble or revolution, how does software survive?

2025-12-25 14:42
The AI industry continues to see significant investment, surpassing $100 billion since the launch of ChatGPT in November 2022. 💰 Tech companies are exploring various applications of generative AI, from security testing to healthcare improvements. The HumanX conference highlighted these advancements and shared insights on funding trends. As AI evolves, predictions suggest increased funding and potential acquisitions in the near future. 📈🤖 #AI #TechInvestment #Innovation #GenerativeAI...
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Ryan Donovan

The Great Unracking: Saying goodbye to the servers at our physical datacenter

2025-12-24 14:03
📅 On July 2, 2025, Stack Exchange bid farewell to its physical datacenter in New Jersey. For 16 years, the SRE team managed the servers, but now all operations have transitioned to the cloud. This shift means no more physical visits for maintenance. Kudos to the SRE team for their hard work in making this change possible! More insights on the migration will be shared soon. #CloudComputing #DataCenter #TechTransition #StackExchange #SRE
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Ryan Donovan

How Xerox and Stack Overflow partnered to preserve knowledge and power innovation

2025-12-23 17:00
Xerox has teamed up with Stack Overflow to tackle the challenge of preserving collective knowledge in a hybrid work environment. 🌍🤝 To improve collaboration among its global engineering network, Xerox implemented Stack Internal as a centralized knowledge hub. This platform helps capture expertise and fosters innovation across teams. The initiative aligns with Xerox's goal to enhance scalability and support continuous learning. 📈💡 #Xerox #StackOverflow #Innovation #Collaboration...
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Eira May

The AI ick

2025-12-23 16:41
The article "The AI ick" explores the mixed feelings surrounding AI-generated content. It highlights a conversation between colleagues where one expresses concern over the perception of writing as AI-produced. This raises questions about how we define creativity and art. The piece delves into the differences in how we experience AI art versus human-created works. #AI #Creativity #ContentCreation #Art #HumanTouch 🎨🤖✍️💭
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Eira May

Settle down, nerds. AI is a normal technology

2025-12-23 08:40
In a recent episode of the Stack Overflow podcast, Anil Dash discusses AI as a normal technology, not a magical one. He emphasizes the importance of democratizing access to technology and addresses the challenges posed by non-deterministic LLMs. Developers are encouraged to maintain the community ethos of Stack Overflow while adapting to AI advancements. 💻🤖 #AI #TechCommunity #StackOverflow #SoftwareDevelopment #Innovation
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Phoebe Sajor

Making your code base better will make your code coverage worse

2025-12-22 15:00
Maintaining a minimum of 80% code coverage may not always lead to better code quality. The article discusses how this requirement can influence coding decisions negatively. It highlights that not all files or features hold equal value in testing, and automated testing isn’t always the most cost-effective solution. Additionally, making code DRYer could actually reduce coverage metrics, which raises questions about the reliance on code coverage as the primary measure of quality. #CodeCoverage...
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Jared Toporek

Last week in AWS re:Invent with Corey Quinn

2025-12-19 08:40
Last week at AWS re:Invent, Ryan Donovan spoke with Corey Quinn, Chief Cloud Economist at Duckbill. They explored the impact of AI agents and the focus on large enterprises by AWS. Corey highlighted the challenges faced by startups and independent developers in this landscape, noting a shift towards more inclusive technology offerings. For more insights, check Ryan’s recap on our blog! #AWS #CloudComputing #AI #TechTrends #StartupInsights 🚀💻📊
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Phoebe Sajor

The 2025 Stack Overflow and Stack Exchange wrap—our top ten questions of the year!

2025-12-17 18:00
🚀 As 2025 ends, Stack Overflow and Stack Exchange highlight their top questions of the year! From tech fixes to historical insights, users engaged with diverse topics. Notable questions include Docker’s update troubleshooting and a unique visualization of the Pythagorean proof. Curiosity drives our communities, keeping knowledge alive. 💡 #StackOverflow #StackExchange #CommunityKnowledge #TechQuestions #LearningTogether
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Phoebe Sajor

Your 2025 Stacked: A year of knowledge, community, and impact

2025-12-16 14:00
🚀 2025 was a significant year for Stack Internal! Your 2025 Stacked is now available, showcasing the collective achievements of your community. This summary highlights key contributions, including top contributors and popular posts that shaped your year. From engaging questions to impactful articles, see how knowledge sharing drove your organization forward. Explore this year's highlights and celebrate your team's efforts! 🌟📈 #StackInternal #KnowledgeSharing #CommunityImpact #YearInReview...
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Carrie Koos

Live from re:Invent…it’s Stack Overflow!

2025-12-16 08:40
📢 Live from AWS re:Invent! Ryan Donovan hosts Stack Overflow's CEO Prashanth Chandrasekar and Director of Data Science Michael Foree. They discuss key themes from the event, including AI agents and the enterprise's trust issues regarding AI. Prashanth highlights the growing interest in AI, emphasizing the need for trust in its adoption. For more insights, check out the full recap on our blog! #AWS #AI #TechTrends #StackOverflow #reInvent2025
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Phoebe Sajor

At AWS re:Invent, the news was agents, but the focus was developers

2025-12-15 15:53
AWS re:Invent brought together around 60,000 developers in Las Vegas for four days of innovation and networking. Key announcements focused on AI agents, including Kiro developer, security, and DevOps agents. These autonomous agents aim to enhance application efficiency and security. AWS also introduced AWS Transform, aimed at reducing tech debt, and discussed the importance of policy guardrails for agent collaboration. Additionally, AI Factories were announced to cater to entities needing...
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Ryan Donovan

The shift in enterprise AI—what we learned on the floor at Microsoft Ignite

2025-12-08 18:00
🚀 At Microsoft Ignite, a shift in enterprise AI strategies was evident. Companies are moving from flashy innovations to steady, focused approaches that emphasize market fit and real proof of effectiveness. Many enterprises showcased AI solutions that enhance existing offerings rather than introducing entirely new concepts. Examples included Docusign’s AI-powered forms, designed to tackle user challenges efficiently. Companies are now prioritizing tangible results and use cases over just...
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Phoebe Sajor

Treating your agents like microservices

2025-12-05 08:40
Exploring the future of multi-agent architectures, Ryan talks with Guillaume De Saint Marc from Outshift by Cisco. They discuss how treating agents as microservices can enhance scalability and decentralization. Key points include the challenges of current infrastructure and the need for effective communication protocols. Discover more about these emerging technologies and connect with the AGNTCY community. 🚀🔗 #MultiAgentArchitecture #Microservices #Cisco #EmergingTech #AI
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Phoebe Sajor

Postman’s journey and unlocking the power of APIs

2025-12-04 08:40
In the latest episode of Leaders of Code, Abhinav Asthana, co-founder and CEO of Postman, shares the platform's evolution from a side project to a vital tool for developers. He discusses scaling Postman's engineering team from three founders to over 400, and highlights how AI agents enhance developer feedback clarity. Asthana emphasizes the importance of APIs in connecting AI to live data, enabling actionable outcomes beyond mere conversation. 🔗💻📈 #APIs #TechLeadership #AI #Postman...
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Katja Skafar

Disrupting yourself in the age of AI

2025-12-02 18:00
The internet is undergoing a significant transformation due to AI. Traditional metrics like traffic are becoming outdated. In this new era, success is measured by reach, trust, attribution, and influence. Businesses must evolve to provide structured knowledge, engage users, and form API partnerships to thrive. The focus is now on delivering verified, human-contributed content that AI can utilize effectively. #AI #DigitalTransformation #KnowledgeAsAService #ContentStrategy #Innovation 🌐🤖📊
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Prashanth Chandrasekar

Introducing Stack Overflow AI Assist—a tool for the modern developer

2025-12-02 18:00
🚀 Introducing AI Assist at Stack Overflow! This innovative tool transforms how developers access knowledge. By combining human-verified answers with generative AI, users can find solutions faster and with less hassle. Our team engaged with users to create an experience that eases barriers and enhances learning, ensuring everyone feels at home in our community. #StackOverflow #AI #DeveloperTools #KnowledgeSharing #TechInnovation
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Phoebe Sajor

Abstraction, but for robots

2025-12-02 08:40
🤖 Exciting insights from Ryan's discussion with Simone Kalmakis, VP of Engineering at Viam! They explore how Viam is bridging the gap between software and robotics through abstraction layers. This makes robotics more accessible for various applications, including lobster traps and industrial sanding robots. Connect with Simone on LinkedIn to learn more! #Robotics #SoftwareDevelopment #Innovation #Technology #Engineering
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Phoebe Sajor

What’s new at Stack Overflow: December 2025

2025-12-01 15:18
🚀 Exciting updates from Stack Overflow this December! The new MCP server is now in beta, allowing developers to integrate the site’s knowledge into AI applications. It supports 100 requests per day for prototyping and projects. A new question type is expanding access to developer preferences and subjective topics, maintaining quality standards. Users can now easily copy code blocks with a new button, including attribution. Plus, chat room owners can add onboarding cards for new members....
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Zach Rutta

Lightning-as-a-service for agriculture

2025-11-28 08:40
🌾 Exciting developments in AgTech! Darryl Lyons, co-founder of Rainstick, shares how they are using bioelectricity to boost agricultural productivity. Rainstick mimics thunderstorms to create electric fields that promote plant growth. They also address challenges and breakthroughs in their research and their involvement in the AWS Compute for Climate Fellowship. 🌩️ Learn more about these innovations in agriculture! #AgTech #SustainableFarming #Bioelectricity #Innovation #ClimateTech
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Phoebe Sajor

Essential ingredients for enterprise AI success

2025-11-25 17:00
🚀 The 2025 Stack Overflow Developer Survey reveals insights into AI adoption among developers. 🔍 Trust in AI tools is declining, with over 75% of developers seeking human validation. Many express frustration over AI-generated code being "almost right" but needing more context for debugging. 🧠 Complex reasoning remains a challenge for current AI models, indicating a need for improvement. 📊 While more than half prefer simpler AI tools, 70% of those using advanced tools report saved time on...
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Eira May

You’re probably underutilizing your GPUs

2025-11-25 08:40
🔍 Discover the insights on GPU utilization with Ryan Donovan and Jared Quincy Davis, CEO of Mithril, in a recent podcast episode. They discuss the significance of effective resource allocation in AI, debunking myths around GPU shortages. The conversation highlights how new scheduling strategies can reshape GPU economics. Mithril’s platform enables seamless access to multi-cloud resources for enhanced efficiency. Tune in for key takeaways! 🎧💻 #GPU #AI #TechTalk #ResourceManagement #Mithril
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Phoebe Sajor

Only you can stop AI database drops

2025-11-21 08:40
AI is reshaping the software landscape! 🤖 In a recent podcast, David Hsu, CEO of Retool, discussed how AI is evolving the role of software developers into architects. He highlighted the growing accessibility of coding for non-engineers and stressed the need for guardrails in AI coding assistants. Retool offers an AI AppGen platform for internal software development, enabling app creation with various data sources and APIs. Tune in for insights! 🎧 #AI #SoftwareDevelopment #TechInnovation...
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Phoebe Sajor

Community Products roadmap update, November 2025

2025-11-20 16:00
🚀 Exciting updates from Stack Overflow! As we approach the year's end, the Community Products team is enhancing user experiences. Recent focus areas include AI-powered solutions, community growth, and a rebranding effort. Key highlights include the AI Assist beta, Stack Overflow MCP Server, and new Coding Challenges. Efforts to lower barriers for commenting and voting aim to foster inclusivity. Stay tuned for more updates! 💡✨ #StackOverflow #CommunityGrowth #AIEvolution #SoftwareDevelopment...
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Des Darilek

Introducing Stack Internal: Powering the human intelligence layer of enterprise AI

2025-11-18 15:00
🚀 Exciting news from Microsoft Ignite! Stack Overflow for Teams is now Stack Internal, a secure knowledge platform designed for the AI era. Stack Internal centralizes verified expertise, helping enterprises streamline development and reduce the workload on subject matter experts. By combining human expertise with AI, it automates knowledge curation. This partnership with Microsoft aims to empower developers by enhancing productivity and fostering innovation. With seamless integration into...
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Eira May

How to create agents that people actually want to use

2025-11-18 08:40
💡 Ryan welcomes Assaf Elovic, head of AI at monday.com, to discuss user-friendly AI tools. They share insights on developing the Monday Sidekick agent, focusing on user experience to boost adoption. monday.com aims to enhance productivity and efficiency through its AI-first product suite. #AI #Productivity #UserExperience #MondayDotCom #WorkManagement
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Phoebe Sajor

The fastest agent in the race has the best evals

2025-11-14 08:40
🚀 Ryan interviews Benjamin Klieger, lead engineer at Groq, about the infrastructure behind AI agents. They discuss how to enhance agent efficiency, turning a one-minute process into just ten seconds. Groq’s custom-designed LPU enables fast, low-cost inference, powering their Compound agent that can search and run code. Connect with Benjamin on LinkedIn and X! #AI #Inference #Groq #TechTalk #Innovation
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Phoebe Sajor

One thing enterprise AI projects need to succeed? Community.

2025-11-13 08:40
🌟 In the latest episode of Leaders of Code, Stack Overflow's CEO Prashanth Chandrasekar and JPMorgan Chase's VP Ramprasad Rai discuss the importance of community in enterprise AI projects. They highlight how a community-driven knowledge layer can enhance AI reliability, prevent hallucinations, and ensure quality code validation. The conversation also touches on the challenges of AI implementation amid compliance and security needs. 🔗 Connect with Ramprasad Rai on LinkedIn for more insights!...
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Katja Skafar

2025.8 release introduces Stack Overflow Internal: The next generation of enterprise knowledge intelligence

2025-11-12 15:00
🚀 Exciting news from Stack Overflow! Introducing Stack Overflow Internal, the next evolution in enterprise knowledge intelligence. This platform enhances the way teams access and manage trusted information across their tools and workflows. With features like the Model Context Protocol Server, AI agents can deliver accurate responses based on verified knowledge, ensuring privacy and control. Knowledge Ingestion transforms existing content into structured, reliable information, helping teams...
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Carrie Koos

AI code means more critical thinking, not less

2025-11-11 08:40
AI is reshaping the coding landscape, emphasizing the need for critical thinking among developers. In a recent discussion, Matias Madou from Secure Code Warrior highlighted the variability of LLMs and their impact on code security. As AI coding assistants grow in popularity, the focus on training developers, especially juniors, becomes crucial. Secure Code Warrior aims to enhance the skills of development teams to mitigate cybersecurity risks. 🔒💻 #AICoding #CyberSecurity #DeveloperTraining...
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Phoebe Sajor

To write secure code, be less gullible than your AI

2025-11-04 08:40
Exploring AI in coding, Greg Foster, CTO of Graphite, highlights the importance of not fully trusting AI-generated code. 💻 He emphasizes the need for proper tooling to enhance code security and the significance of human readability in AI-generated code. 🛠️ Graphite aims to provide context on code changes and improve PR processes. Stay informed about the evolving landscape of coding! 🔍 #AICoding #CodeSecurity #Graphite #SoftwareDevelopment #TechTalk
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Phoebe Sajor

What’s new at Stack Overflow: November 2025

2025-11-03 15:00
📢 Exciting updates from Stack Overflow! This month marks the launch of a new blog series keeping you informed on the latest features. Key highlights include: - Introduction of "free votes" for new users to enhance engagement. - Exploration of hosting more open-ended questions while maintaining quality. - Sneak peek at the upcoming redesign with focus areas shared on Meta Stack Exchange. - Launch of a new anti-spam tool to improve community safety. Stay informed and engage with these...
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Zach Rutta

Vibe coding needs a spec, too

2025-10-31 07:40
In a recent discussion, Deepak Singh from AWS highlights the shift towards spec-driven development in AI coding. The Kiro AI IDE introduces structure by allowing developers to create software using specifications rather than just code. This evolution reflects how AI tools have advanced significantly, moving from simple autocompletion to sophisticated coding agents. For deeper insights, join Deepak on the Kiro Discord and catch the upcoming virtual OpenAI Forum with CEO Prashanth Chandrasekar...
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Phoebe Sajor

Live from the OpenAI forum: Learning to code in the age of AI

2025-10-30 14:18
Join us for a virtual fireside chat featuring our CEO, Prashanth Chandrasekar, at the OpenAI Forum! 🗣️ The discussion will focus on the evolving role of developers as AI technology advances. Many junior developers are understandably concerned about their future in the field. 🌐 Tune in on November 3 at 3 PM EDT to learn about insights from our 2025 Developer Survey and how we can support the next generation of engineers. 💻 #OpenAI #SoftwareDevelopment #FutureOfWork #AI #TechTalk
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Ryan Donovan

Craft and quality beat speed and scale, with or without agents

2025-10-28 07:40
In the latest Stack Overflow Podcast, Ryan Donovan speaks with Tom Moor from Linear about AI agents and their impact on productivity. They discuss the mixed results of AI agents in development and the importance of context for their effectiveness. Junior developers also play a crucial role in adapting to an AI-driven landscape. Listen to the full episode for insights! 🎧💻 #AI #SoftwareDevelopment #TechPodcast #Productivity #JuniorDevelopers
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Phoebe Sajor

AI agents will succeed because one tool is better than ten

2025-10-27 14:00
AI agents are transforming the tech landscape by offering a single interface for chatting, tool use, and coding. This simplifies workflow and reduces context switching for developers. As companies shift focus from chatbots to AI agents, the emphasis is on enhancing productivity with natural language as an interface. This evolution aims to streamline the multitude of tools developers juggle. Surveys show developers often use multiple tools, leading to wasted time. AI agents could be the...
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Ryan Donovan

Your runbooks are obsolete in the age of agents

2025-10-24 07:40
In a recent podcast episode, Ryan Donovan speaks with Spiros Xanthos, CEO of Resolve AI, about the evolving role of AI in incident management and software troubleshooting. They discuss the limitations of traditional runbooks and the need for AI agents to assist developers. Spiros shares insights from his experience at Splunk, highlighting that a significant amount of time in software engineering is spent on maintenance rather than development. Resolve AI aims to address this by creating...
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Phoebe Sajor

What leaders need to know from the 2025 Stack Overflow Developer Survey

2025-10-23 07:40
🚀 In the latest episode of Leaders of Code, insights from the 2025 Stack Overflow Developer Survey are discussed to help leaders navigate the AI landscape. Key points include a decline in developer trust in AI due to frustrations with inaccurate solutions and debugging challenges. Despite AI's rise, 80% of developers still rely on Stack Overflow for community support, highlighting the importance of human connection. Tool sprawl remains a significant issue, with most developers using 6–10...
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Katja Skafar

Open source is giving you choices with your agent systems

2025-10-21 07:40
🌐 Open source is shaping the future of AI agents! In a recent podcast, John Dickerson, CEO of Mozilla.ai, discussed the importance of open-source technology in maintaining a healthy tech ecosystem. He addressed the challenges faced by open-source communities amid the rise of AI and the significance of data privacy and user choice. Mozilla.ai is focused on creating platforms that enable organizations to safely automate tasks using AI agents. For further insights, connect with John on LinkedIn...
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Phoebe Sajor

From multilingual semantic search to virtual assistants at Bosch Digital

2025-10-20 14:00
Bosch Digital is transforming the way riders and mechanics access information with its multilingual SmartSearch system. 🌍🚴‍♂️ The new system allows for instant answers to queries, like "reset Kiox 300 display," rather than sifting through lengthy manuals. This shift enhances customer experience by understanding user intent across languages. SmartSearch employs a three-step process: crawling vast documentation, chunking content for clarity, and ranking results efficiently. This ensures quick...
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Daly Singh, Jeremy Teichmann