Will software engineering profession die in the age of AI? IBM stock bleeds as Claude Code writes COBOL scripts. What it means for techies

AI agents like Claude Code are reshaping software development by automating legacy modernisation and routine coding. A recent ...
InfoWorld

JetBrains introduces Java to Kotlin converter for Visual Studio Code

Extension that converts individual Java files to Kotlin code aims to ease the transition to Kotlin for Java developers.

Code Metal Raises $125 Million to Rewrite the Defense Industry’s Code With AI

The Boston startup uses AI to translate and verify legacy software for defense contractors, arguing modernization can’t come at the cost of new bugs.
Android

Xiaomi HyperOS 4 Prepares a Zero Legacy Future Through Self-Developed Architecture

Xiaomi HyperOS 4 is set to adopt a self-developed architecture. The company plans a gradual removal of MIUI legacy code while retaining Android services to deliver better performance, modular updates, ...
techtimes

7 No-Code Tool Platforms Helping Businesses Build Apps Faster Without Writing Code

No-code app builders are changing how business app development happens by removing the need for traditional programming. Instead of waiting months for developers, teams can design, test, and launch ...
recordnet

First Benchmark for Legacy Code Comprehension Shows Specialized AI Approach Outperforms General-PurposeModels

LegacyCodeBench tests whether AI can understand COBOL well enough to document itaccurately not just generate plausible text NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, January 13 ...
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Claude Code Gets a 10x Speed Boost with New Tool Search

What if you could make your workflows not just faster, but ten times faster? Better Stack outlines how Claude Code’s latest update has transformed Model-Connected Plugin (MCP) functionality, ...
Wired

Anthropic’s Claude Cowork Is an AI Agent That Actually Works

Cowork is a user-friendly version of Anthropic’s Claude Code AI-powered tool that’s built for file management and basic computing tasks. Here’s what it's like to use it. This poor track record makes ...