GitHub confirms 3,800 internal repos stolen through poisoned VS Code extension as supply chain worm hits Microsoft’s Python SDK

GitHub confirmed attackers stole 3,800 internal repositories via a poisoned VS Code extension. The same threat group, TeamPCP, simultaneously compromised Microsoft's durabletask Python ...
InfoQ

Rise of Python, Generative AI, and Global Developer Communities: Insights from GitHub Octoverse 2024

A monthly overview of things you need to know as an architect or aspiring architect. Unlock the full InfoQ experience by logging in! Stay updated with your favorite authors and topics, engage with ...
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Python Overtakes JavaScript: The New King of GitHub

The software development landscape in 2024 is experiencing a profound shift, primarily driven by the integration of artificial intelligence (AI). Contrary to fears of job displacement, AI is actually ...
The Verge

GitHub and OpenAI launch a new AI tool that generates its own code

GitHub and OpenAI have launched a technical preview of a new AI tool called Copilot, which lives inside the Visual Studio Code editor and autocompletes code snippets. Copilot does more than just ...
InfoQ

GitHub Copilot Desktop App Targets Parallel Agentic Workflows

GitHub has introduced the GitHub Copilot app, a desktop control centre for agent-native development that aims to keep ...