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The early returns on gen AI for software development

CIO

Generative AI is already having an impact on multiple areas of IT, most notably in software development. Still, gen AI for software development is in the nascent stages, so technology leaders and software teams can expect to encounter bumps in the road.

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Is it worth measuring software developer productivity? CIOs weigh in

CIO

At the same time, developers are scarce, and the demand for new software is high. This has spurred interest around understanding and measuring developer productivity, says Keith Mann, senior director, analyst, at Gartner. Organizations need to get the most out of the limited number of developers they’ve got,” he says.

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Lessons from the field: How Generative AI is shaping software development in 2023

CIO

Specifically, organizations are contemplating Generative AI’s impact on software development. While the potential of Generative AI in software development is exciting, there are still risks and guardrails that need to be considered. Therefore, the technology will only be as good as the data provided.

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Observability Best Practices in Software Development

Apiumhub

Observability best practices in software development are fundamental pillars that enable developers to gain profound insights into the internal dynamics of a system by scrutinizing its outputs, logs, and other external indicators. Include relevant information such as timestamps, log levels, and contextual data.

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Building Evolvable Architectures

Speaker: Dr. Rebecca Parsons, CTO of ThoughtWorks

The software development ecosystem exists in a state of dynamic equilibrium, where any new tool, framework, or technique leads to disruption and the establishment of a new equilibrium. How to address technical debt and retrofit existing systems to support better evolution.

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Dependency Pruning in Software Development

Apiumhub

In software development, dependency pruning typically refers to the process of identifying and eliminating unnecessary dependencies within a codebase. Key Aspects of Dependency Pruning in Software Development Reducing Coupling Dependency pruning aims to reduce coupling between different parts of a system.

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6 tips for successfully leading software developers

CIO

Developers are notoriously grumpy and unamenable to disruption. The following perspectives will help you better understand what motivates and mystifies developers and can guide your thinking on how to be the leader your team needs. The right way to engage developers in strategic dialog is in a balance. What’s an IT leader to do?