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December 11, 2023

9 reasons SQL has got to go

Why is the language developers and DBAs use to organize our data such a mess? Here are nine reasons we wish we could quit SQL, even though we probably won't. Read more ▶

Image: Generative AI is off to a rough start

Generative AI is off to a rough start

As the big vendors overstate the capabilities of their generative AI projects, maybe it’s time to use open source to keep them honest.

How to evaluate a vector database

There is no universal ‘best’ vector database—the choice depends on your needs. Evaluating scalability, functionality, performance, and compatibility with your use cases is vital.

Visual Studio Code introduces floating editor windows

Visual Studio Code 1.84 allows you to move editors or editor groups out of the main window into their own windows.

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JDK 22: The new features in Java 22

Due in March, the next version of standard Java will have 12 features including previews of scoped values, structured concurrency, stream gatherers, and the ability to execute multi-file programs.

Meta releases open-source tools for AI safety

The Purple Llama project aims to help developers build generative AI models responsibly.

The best new features in Microsoft .NET 8

From dynamic memory limits to faster collection classes, .NET 8 is packed with new features for building more performant, scalable, and secure applications.

Microsoft’s Semantic Kernel is ready to pop

Now available in a release candidate, a simpler and easier Semantic Kernel SDK now automates function calling with OpenAI.

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