Apple’s Developer App Gets a Liquid Glass Redesign — And It’s a Glimpse of What’s Coming
Version 11.0 of the Apple Developer app is more than a routine update. It’s Apple’s clearest preview yet of the biggest visual overhaul since iOS 7.
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Learn Claude Code Basics: Your Complete Beginner’s Guide
If you’ve been hearing about Claude Code but haven’t taken the plunge yet, this article is for you. It covers everything you need to go from zero to productive:. Image: Firefly
University of Washington CS professor explains what’s changing for young software engineers
University of Washington computer science professor Dan Grossman said it’s time to evolve the push to “Learn to Code.”
Designing delightful frontends with GPT-5.4
Practical techniques for steering GPT-5.4 toward polished, production-ready frontend designs.
How to Improve Your Programming Skills by Building Games
When most people think about learning to code, they imagine building websites or automating small tasks. Few think of building games as a serious way to improve programming skills. Whether you’re a web developer, mobile engineer, or hobby coder, building games will make you a stronger problem solver. Here are ten programming skills you’ll learn along the way.
Cursor introduces its coding model alongside multi-agent interface
Cursor 2.0’s flagship features are a new coding model and a multi-agent interface. Cursor has for the first time introduced what it claims is a competitive coding model, alongside the 2.0 version of its integrated development environment (IDE) with a new feature that allows running tasks with multiple agents in parallel. Credit: Cursor
Microsoft adds auto AI in VS Code, favoring Anthropic over OpenAI
Microsoft has long been the financial lifeline of OpenAI, but its growing reliance on Anthropic’s models suggests that loyalty may be giving way to performance. By favoring Anthropic in key products, Microsoft shows that funding OpenAI doesn’t guarantee exclusivity – a reminder that Redmond’s AI strategy is ultimately pragmatic, not sentimental. Credit: Microsoft Corporation
10 open-source apps I recommend every Windows user try – for free
Open-source software is available for nearly every operating system on the market, from desktops to phones, and I often find open-source apps are superior to their proprietary counterparts. If you’re a Windows user, you don’t have to remain locked into closed-source software, because there are so many alternatives from which you can choose. Let me introduce you to some of my favorites.
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Skip the Computer Science Degree—Why Some Software Engineers Aren’t in High Demand Anymore
The tech industry is still thriving, but the path into it is no longer straightforward. A computer science or computer engineering degree alone isn’t a guarantee for a lucrative job–it’s just the beginning. As the field becomes increasingly competitive, securing a position as a software engineer might be more challenging, but it’s still possible as long as you’re willing to put in the work. PixeloneStocker / Getty Images
Taking a Programming Class This Fall? Get a Head Start by Learning These Python Basics
Python is taught widely in schools, and it’s one of the most loved programming languages because it’s simple. Spending 20 minutes learning Python has never hurt an aspiring programmer, so do yourself a favor.