There are 47 Million Developers in the World
There are 50% more developers today than there were in 2022, but the number stopped growing in 2025. And they're getting older.
Devs and DBAs can’t find peace, but could they call a truce?
Are DBAs the guardians of order or just here to give devs a hard time? Or maybe devs are a little too used to getting their way?
Shift left done right: Driving early vulnerability detection through pre-commit and build system security
This is especially critical in AI workflows, where unchecked open source dependencies can create security blind spots.
I’m Not an AI Doctor (Yet): How I Fought Imposter Syndrome as a Software Engineer at a Research Conference
Each talk I attended and each new person I met partially chipped away at that feeling of doubt.
What It Takes to Build a Dev Tool Startup in 2025 with Jesse Robbins, Heavybit
“In the past, some VCs would fund popular open source frameworks that said, “we’ll figure out monetization later. While that’s never been our style, the venture market has changed in the last few years. The capital is not as free-flowing, so I expect founders to be more disciplined and have a plan for revenue earlier”, […]
Where and how developers learn in 2025?
Discover how developers learn through a selection of evergreen books, blogs, and newsletters to enhance your skills and become an expert in your field.
Developers who use AI tools are more productive, but are they happier?
New research on the impact of generative AI on software development showed some paradoxical findings.
AI Takes Over Miami: Join us at Shift 2025!
AI and innovation take center stage as Shift Conference Miami returns to the Pérez Art Museum bringing one of Europe's most celebrated developer gatherings to North America.
What is Agency, Why AI Agents Lack It, and Why You Should Hire for It
AI is helping write code and automate tasks, but until it masters true agency (think independent decision-making and goal-setting) it’s still more like a coding assistant than a full-fledged teammate.
Code Review: From Bottleneck to Productivity Booster
The code review process should work for the team, not against it.
Instead of adding shallow AI features, focus on Agentic Experience (AX)
The age of user experience (UX) and developer experience (DX) has passed – it's time to embrace the era of Agent Experience (AX).
As an engineer, I’d rather be called stupid than stay silent
Letting myself be vulnerable and ask stupid questions actually helped me grow in my engineering career.