InfoWorld·36wSoftware developers aren’t buying it
Developers resist traditional marketing approaches and prefer straightforward, hands-on evaluation of tools. They value peer recommendations over advertising, want clear pricing without sales calls, and need easy access to documentation, free tiers, and sandbox environments. Successful developer tool marketing focuses on letting developers try products independently rather than using typical marketing tactics like webinars or sales pitches.
InfoWorld·36wAI developer certifications tech companies want
AI certifications are becoming increasingly valuable for developers as companies integrate AI into mainstream workflows. While not a guarantee for landing jobs, certifications from major platforms like AWS, Google, Microsoft Azure, and NVIDIA can help candidates stand out, especially for early-career developers. Industry experts emphasize that certifications work best when combined with practical experience and serve as validation of baseline competencies in rapidly evolving AI technologies. Popular certifications include AWS Machine Learning Specialty, Google Professional Machine Learning Engineer, and Microsoft Azure AI Engineer Associate.
InfoWorld·36wRust tutorial: Get started with the Rust language
A comprehensive beginner's guide to Rust programming language covering installation, toolchain setup, IDE configuration, project creation, package management with Cargo, and cross-platform development. Explains Rust's release channels (stable, beta, nightly), platform support across Windows/Linux/macOS, WebAssembly compilation, and provides practical examples for getting started with real projects.
InfoWorld·35wAdvanced debug logging techniques: A technical guide
Debug logging is essential for maintaining high-performance applications across different architectures. Effective debug logging requires being selective about what to log, using structured formats like JSON, including contextual information such as correlation IDs, and implementing techniques like parameterized logging and rate limiting. Key practices include avoiding over-logging, never logging sensitive data, maintaining consistent formatting, and using centralized log management platforms. The guide covers specific tools for different languages (Winston for Node.js, structlog for Python, SLF4J for Java) and emphasizes the importance of correlation IDs for distributed tracing in microservice environments.
InfoWorld·36wVisual Studio 2026 doubles down on AI-assisted coding
Microsoft released the first preview of Visual Studio 2026 through its new Insiders channel, featuring deeper GitHub Copilot integration including a Profiler Agent that analyzes performance and suggests optimizations. The IDE includes a modernized Fluent UI design, adaptive paste functionality, improved debugging with inline return values, and enhanced code search capabilities. Visual Studio 2026 installs alongside earlier versions and includes code coverage in Community and Professional editions.