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Getting Started with GitHub Copilot #2

Follow-up guide on GitHub Copilot covering refactoring, optimization, test generation, debugging, and documentation features.

November 26, 2025

Developer Experience: key numbers and productivity implications

ai

business

developer-experience

Developer Experience: key numbers and productivity implications

Improving the developer experience (DevEx) can lead to positive business outcomes such as revenue growth and improved customer satisfaction. Discover key statistics and insights from industry research.

November 4, 2025 · 8 min min read

October AI news

ai

news

October AI news

October was very much about open-source. In addition to new models, we saw a shift in the runtime for developers: instead of just faster LLMs, an ecosystem is emerging where models run inside the tools you use every day.

November 3, 2025 · 5 min min read

How to get started with GitHub Copilot?

ai

guide

How to get started with GitHub Copilot?

GitHub Copilot can speed up development by up to 50%. Learn the setup, first steps, and best practices to get started with this AI-powered coding assistant.

October 16, 2025 · 12 min min read

How to recognize quality AI training?

ai

getting-started

guide

How to recognize quality AI training?

AI training and trainers have been on a tear lately. But how do you tell the really good ones that will bring you value from the 'for effect' ones, full of tool demos and promotional promos?

October 7, 2025 · 8 min min read

September AI news

ai

news

September AI news

September brought many releases across Anthropic, Google, xAI and OpenAI. Most of them are mainly aimed at developers. Let's take a look at what the news brought this time.

October 2, 2025 · 5 min min read

ai

development

Application Modernization with GitHub Copilot for Java and .NET is now generally available

GitHub Copilot for application modernization is now generally available for Java and .NET projects. This innovation represents a key milestone in software development and modernization.

September 24, 2025 · 8 min min read

How to start implementing AI in your company?

ai

business

guide

How to start implementing AI in your company?

We'll take a step-by-step look at the key areas you shouldn't overlook when implementing AI - so that it delivers real results. Using AI alone is not enough.

September 15, 2025 · 12 min min read

August AI news

ai

news

August AI news

August was mainly marked by releases from OpenAI, but much more happened. We saw the introduction of GPT-5, open-source models and the new Codex IDE. Anthropic introduced the millionth context and Google showed two new models for working with images.

September 3, 2025 · 6 min min read

What is AI procrastination and do you suffer from it too?

ai

What is AI procrastination and do you suffer from it too?

AI procrastination is a behavior where people spend time experimenting, debugging prompts, or searching for a 'better' AI tool instead of actually working. Learn how to identify it and avoid it.

August 11, 2025 · 5 min min read

July AI news

ai

news

July AI news

While in previous months we have mainly seen new model releases, July suggests a different trend: AI systems are starting to profile themselves more as tools for specific tasks. Agents, learning modes, more autonomy.

August 6, 2025 · 7 min min read

Sustainable approaches and innovation: how to reduce the ecological footprint of AI?

ai

Sustainable approaches and innovation: how to reduce the ecological footprint of AI?

Given its significant environmental impact, the AI and data center industry is actively seeking innovative strategies to reduce its environmental footprint - with a focus on energy efficiency, water conservation and resource optimization.

July 21, 2025 · 10 min min read

June AI news

ai

news

June AI news

June was a bit poorer in AI news for the first time this year, but there were still a few things worth mentioning. Companies have been focusing on improving existing models rather than releasing new ones.

June 30, 2025 · 5 min min read

Data centres: the heart of the digital world and its environmental footprint

ai

Data centres: the heart of the digital world and its environmental footprint

Data centres are dedicated complexes that host the servers and infrastructure that power our digital world - including AI-powered applications. Their operation requires significant power and advanced cooling systems.

June 23, 2025 · 12 min min read

How not to miss the AI train? Waiting is not the right strategy.

ai

business

How not to miss the AI train? Waiting is not the right strategy.

Companies that delay AI implementation often argue caution. However, this logic overlooks several key factors including steep learning curves, data readiness, and organisational change.

June 19, 2025 · 8 min min read

Top 5 misconceptions about AI

ai

getting-started

Top 5 misconceptions about AI

We still encounter inconsistencies and assumptions that surround the whole world of AI. What do we think are the biggest misconceptions people associate with AI?

June 18, 2025 · 8 min min read

AI in healthcare

ai

AI in healthcare

When you get to the waiting room, are you still waiting for the nurse to take your medical chart? Or do you just stick it in the machine? Let's take a look at how AI is helping in healthcare.

June 11, 2025 · 12 min min read

The ecological impact of AI: What's going on behind the scenes?

ai

The ecological impact of AI: What's going on behind the scenes?

Every time we use artificial intelligence - whether for generating or processing text, images or videos - we run energy-intensive processes in the background. These have an impact on the consumption of electricity and even water.

June 9, 2025 · 15 min min read

May AI news

ai

news

May AI news

May was again very busy in AI. New models appeared, tools for developers improved, and it continued to get faster and cheaper. We're seeing a shift towards more efficient architectures, more capable models, and greater availability.

June 2, 2025 · 5 min min read

What is Cursor and what can it do?

ai

how-it-works

What is Cursor and what can it do?

Cursor is an IDE built on VS Code with AI capabilities. It finishes code, does refactoring, helps find bugs, and creates APIs or components.

May 27, 2025 · 5 min min read

How to know when the time is right to implement AI?

ai

enthusiasts

business

How to know when the time is right to implement AI?

Only 1% of companies claim to be making full use of artificial intelligence. Are you part of the other 99%? We'll show you the main reasons and specific signals that tell you now might be the right time to get serious about AI.

May 25, 2025 · 8 min min read

AI: Assistant or threat to juniors?

ai

enthusiasts

development

AI: Assistant or threat to juniors?

In recent years, artificial intelligence has become an integral part of software development. For junior developers in particular, this presents new opportunities, but also challenges - such as fears of becoming too dependent on these tools or losing a deeper understanding of programming.

May 21, 2025 · 12 min min read

What's an Agent?

ai

getting-started

What's an Agent?

An agent is a type of AI that can perform more complex tasks on its own - without you giving it each step individually.

May 16, 2025 · 2 min min read

What is Vibe coding?

ai

getting-started

What is Vibe coding?

Vibe coding is a way of creating applications through AI where prompting is used instead of manually writing code. Learn about its benefits and pitfalls.

May 14, 2025 · 7 min min read

What is the Mixture of Experts (MoE) and why is it being talked about now?

ai

enthusiasts

What is the Mixture of Experts (MoE) and why is it being talked about now?

Mixture of Experts could solve one of the biggest problems of current AI - how to scale models without costing a rocket or requiring a datacenter the size of a city.

May 12, 2025 · 5 min min read

AI news: April

ai

news

AI news: April

Another month is behind us and with it another batch of news from the world of artificial intelligence. As usual, it's been busy - new models, new architectures, record-breaking contextual windows, and an emphasis on speed and price.

May 1, 2025 · 6 min min read

How does Netflix know what you want to watch before you do?

ai

enthusiasts

how-it-works

How does Netflix know what you want to watch before you do?

Did you know that Netflix has a huge team of researchers and that up to 80% of what you watch on Netflix is influenced by their system for recommending titles? Have you ever wondered how the recommendation system works?

April 29, 2025 · 8 min min read

What is a Chatbot?

ai

getting-started

What is a Chatbot?

A chatbot is a program that communicates with people using text or voice. It usually helps with simple tasks - answering questions, making reservations or dealing with customer support queries.

April 29, 2025 · 2 min min read

TL;DR of the most commonly used AI terms

ai

getting-started

TL;DR of the most commonly used AI terms

Getting lost in the terminology of the AI world? Then this article is for you. We've put together the most searched and most used terms related to AI.

April 22, 2025 · 10 min min read

What is Prompt?

ai

getting-started

What is Prompt?

The most searched and most used terms related to artificial intelligence. Short and simple.

March 18, 2025 · 3 min min read

What is an LLM?

ai

getting-started

What is an LLM?

Large Language Model (LLM) is a form of artificial intelligence that specializes in working with language - it understands texts, can write, summarize, translate or answer questions.

March 12, 2025 · 2 min min read

Machine Learning vs Deep Learning

ai

getting-started

Machine Learning vs Deep Learning

Machine Learning allows computers to learn from data without step-by-step programming, while Deep Learning uses neural networks inspired by the human brain to understand more complex patterns.

March 5, 2025 · 2 min min read

What is AI?

ai

getting-started

What is AI?

Artificial intelligence (AI) is a technology that allows computers and machines to simulate human learning, understanding, problem solving, decision making, creativity and autonomy.

March 1, 2025 · 2 min min read

Why should you invest in DevEx?

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business

Why should you invest in DevEx?

In today's fast-moving tech world, companies face challenges that slow them down. Focusing on developer experience (DevEx) means happier developers, faster shipping, cost savings, and staying ahead of the competition.

February 26, 2025 · 5 min min read

How incident management platforms make life easier for developers

developer-experience

partnership

development

How incident management platforms make life easier for developers

Nobody dreams of handling incidents, but a great incident management platform can make the process a lot less painful — and maybe even a little satisfying. Discover how these tools improve your day-to-day experience as a developer.

February 20, 2025 · 5 min min read

The Power of DX: How Skip Pay Creates a Developer-Friendly Ecosystem

developer-experience

partnership

The Power of DX: How Skip Pay Creates a Developer-Friendly Ecosystem

Discover how Skip Pay balances exceptional customer service with optimized internal development processes, creating a platform that appeals to both external partners and their engineering team.

January 30, 2025 · 6 min min read

Why do developers choose not to use your product?

developer-experience

tool

developer-marketing

Why do developers choose not to use your product?

Adoption of 3rd party tools is a big step for developers. Let's explore why developers might not choose your product and how developer experience makes the difference.

January 26, 2025 · 7 min min read

Developer Lifecycle: Treat your people well and build a people-centric workplace

developer-experience

developer-lifecycle

Developer Lifecycle: Treat your people well and build a people-centric workplace

Welcome to our article series on mastering the developer lifecycle. From recruitment to offboarding, we'll explore how to create an exceptional developer experience at every stage.

December 17, 2024 · 10 min min read

Developer marketing doesn't exist... without DevX

partnership

developer-experience

Developer marketing doesn't exist... without DevX

Even the most brilliant developer marketing strategy will crumble without a solid developer experience (DevX) underpinning them. Learn why DevX is the backbone of successful developer marketing.

December 11, 2024 · 8 min min read

The Power of DX: How Localazy has increased customer satisfaction?

partnership

developer-experience

The Power of DX: How Localazy has increased customer satisfaction?

Discover how Localazy, a developer-focused translation management system, leverages developer experience to drive customer satisfaction and organic product adoption.

November 18, 2024 · 8 min min read

Developer Lifecycle: How to ensure your developer onboarding is smooth like butter

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developer-experience

guide

Developer Lifecycle: How to ensure your developer onboarding is smooth like butter

Welcome to our article series on mastering the developer lifecycle. From recruitment to offboarding, we'll explore how to create an exceptional developer experience at every stage.

October 21, 2024 · 12 min min read

The 5-step process and benefits of a DX Audit

developer-experience

dx-audit

The 5-step process and benefits of a DX Audit

A Developer Experience audit is a comprehensive evaluation of the whole journey a developer has to go through to integrate a product. Learn about the 5-step auditing process and its benefits.

October 6, 2024 · 6 min min read

Developer Lifecycle: Hire like a pro!

developer-experience

guide

developer-lifecycle

Developer Lifecycle: Hire like a pro!

Welcome to our article series on mastering the developer lifecycle. From recruitment to offboarding, we'll explore how to create an exceptional developer experience at every stage.

September 29, 2024 · 10 min min read

The Role of Technical Documentation in Developer Success

developer-experience

documentation

guide

The Role of Technical Documentation in Developer Success

Frameworks, documentation for developers, application programming interface structure, or README files. Together, we can delve into the significance and advantages of technical documentation, including how AI can help reduce your documentation workload.

July 15, 2024 · 7 min min read

Competency models: An anachronism or a promising way to evaluate employee skills?

startup

competency models

skills

Competency models: An anachronism or a promising way to evaluate employee skills?

Discover how competency models can help you evaluate employee skills, set clear career development goals, and foster organizational growth through structured multi-level assessments.

April 2, 2024 · 5 min min read

#2: How can self-management be implemented in your company?

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self-management

#2: How can self-management be implemented in your company?

In this article, we look at the practice of self-management and see how it can be used in real life. Learn when to implement it and the best way to begin.

February 22, 2024 · 5 min min read

Why your product needs an SDK

developer-experience

sdk

documentation

Why your product needs an SDK

In today's digital landscape, staying ahead of the curve is essential. Discover why integrating an SDK into your product is essential for accelerated development, enhanced functionality, and driving success in the digital ecosystem.

February 14, 2024 · 6 min min read

#1 What is self-management and how does it work?

self-management

startup

#1 What is self-management and how does it work?

Self-management promotes an atmosphere where employees are empowered to take charge without constant micromanagement. Learn about the benefits and common misconceptions.

February 6, 2024 · 6 min min read

Navigating the Developer Landscape #1: Marketing Basics

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developer-experience

developer-marketing

Navigating the Developer Landscape #1: Marketing Basics

In this multi-part series we explore how to effectively target developers and successfully market your product to this specific audience. Part one focuses on marketing basics, developer personas, and communication strategies.

January 12, 2024 · 8 min min read

Developer Relations vs. Developer Marketing: Different Names for the Same Thing?

developer-experience

developer-marketing

Developer Relations vs. Developer Marketing: Different Names for the Same Thing?

Developer Relations and Developer Marketing are both important roles for companies looking to reach software developers. Learn the subtle differences between these roles and when to hire each.

November 8, 2023 · 9 min min read

Let's talk about AI: #3 AI-Powered Solutions for Real-World Challenges

ai

technical-writing

Let's talk about AI: #3 AI-Powered Solutions for Real-World Challenges

The last piece in this series will examine how to use AI technologies to optimize performance on a variety of tasks, including technical writing, marketing, organizing your work, creating graphics, and much more.

October 5, 2023 · 8 min min read

Release and publish a new PHP SDK version automatically: a step-by-step guide

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php

sdk

Release and publish a new PHP SDK version automatically: a step-by-step guide

Learn how to automate the release and publishing process for your PHP SDK using GitHub Actions and Packagist. This step-by-step guide covers setting up release-please for automated versioning and configuring workflows for seamless SDK distribution.

September 25, 2023 · 8 min min read

Release and publish a new Ruby SDK version automatically: a step-by-step guide

guide

ruby

sdk

Release and publish a new Ruby SDK version automatically: a step-by-step guide

Learn how to automate the release and publishing process for your Ruby SDK using GitHub Actions and Rubygems. This step-by-step guide covers setting up release-please for automated versioning and configuring workflows for seamless SDK distribution.

September 21, 2023 · 8 min min read

Understanding the Distinction: SDK vs. API in Software Development

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developer-experience

sdk

tool

Understanding the Distinction: SDK vs. API in Software Development

In today's fast-paced world of software development, it's essential to have a solid understanding of the tools and technologies at our disposal. This article delves into the differences between SDKs and APIs, exploring their features, benefits, and real-world applications.

September 15, 2023 · 8 min min read

How to grow your startup in the pre-seed stage

startup

business

development

How to grow your startup in the pre-seed stage

Get practical advice from a venture capital investor on how to avoid the pitfalls of growing your business in the pre-seed stage. Learn about iteration, product-market fit, and smart money.

September 14, 2023 · 4 min min read

The Intersection of AI and Developer Experience

developer-experience

ai

development

The Intersection of AI and Developer Experience

Artificial Intelligence is revolutionizing the developer experience, making it more streamlined, efficient, and productive. Explore how AI tools are enhancing the way developers work.

August 16, 2023 · 6 min min read

Release and publish a new JavaScript SDK version automatically: a step-by-step guide

guide

sdk

tool

Release and publish a new JavaScript SDK version automatically: a step-by-step guide

Learn how to automate the release and publishing process for your JavaScript SDK using GitHub Actions and npm. This step-by-step guide covers setting up release-please for automated versioning and configuring workflows for seamless SDK distribution.

July 27, 2023 · 8 min min read

Let's talk about AI: #2 The Top 5 AI Tools for Technical Writers

ai

technical-writing

Let's talk about AI: #2 The Top 5 AI Tools for Technical Writers

Are you looking for ways to simplify your work process and improve the quality of your technical writing? Discover the AI tools that have personally altered the way I view my role in the tech industry.

June 7, 2023 · 7 min min read

Work as the first line of defense against depression

mental-health

developer-experience

Work as the first line of defense against depression

Explore how the workplace can serve as a crucial support system for mental health. Learn practical strategies for employers and colleagues to create environments that help prevent and address depression.

May 17, 2023 · 8 min min read

The ROI of investing into Developer Experience

developer-experience

The ROI of investing into Developer Experience

From improved employee retention rates to increased productivity, more innovation, better products, and improved customer satisfaction, investing in DX is not only the right thing to do for your developers but also a smart business decision.

May 2, 2023 · 7 min min read

Let's talk about AI: #1 The yin and yang of AI

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Let's talk about AI: #1 The yin and yang of AI

Explore the dual nature of AI - its tremendous benefits in healthcare, education, and security, alongside the challenges it presents including job displacement, security risks, and over-reliance on technology.

April 13, 2023 · 8 min min read

When Speed Matters: Why Investment into Faster Integrations Pays Off in the Long Run

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developer-experience

developer-portal

design

When Speed Matters: Why Investment into Faster Integrations Pays Off in the Long Run

There are many digital products that offer APIs to customers, promising to improve their lives and make their products better. These APIs vary in quality from bad to great, and they are one of the important aspects that help customers make the decision to use your particular product.

January 19, 2023 · 8 min min read

Improve API adoption with Open API Specification

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developer-experience

documentation

Improve API adoption with Open API Specification

OpenAPI Specification is the most common standard for documenting, visualizing and consuming REST based APIs. Learn how to use it to improve API adoption and developer experience.

December 8, 2022 · 8 min min read

6 Go-To Solutions for an Easy Adoption of Your Product

developer-portal

documentation

6 Go-To Solutions for an Easy Adoption of Your Product

Discover 6 essential strategies to improve your product adoption. Learn how to enhance developer experience through better documentation, quick start guides, and community building.

November 11, 2022 · 10 min min read

Shape up or ship out... Let's talk about Technical Writing

technical-writing

Shape up or ship out... Let's talk about Technical Writing

As a tech writer, you have to bridge two worlds; the world of the client, who wants to write down everything to promote their own business and brand, and the world of the customer, who wants everything described in the simplest way possible.

September 20, 2022 · 8 min min read

Work Life Balance is Dead, DX Stays

developer-experience

Work Life Balance is Dead, DX Stays

Explore how the covid pandemic changed work-life balance for developers, and how Developer Experience (DX) practices like meaningful meetings, team culture, and updated benefits can address the challenges of remote work.

July 28, 2022 · 8 min min read

Supply Developers With What They Need and Reach New Audiences

api

developer-experience

developer-portal

Supply Developers With What They Need and Reach New Audiences

Learn how developer portals help you reach developers who often decide which solutions their companies use. Give them all necessary materials and get traction through word of mouth in the developer community.

June 28, 2022 · 5 min min read

Web3 High-level Overview

blockchain

web3

Web3 High-level Overview

What Web3 is about and what it brings to the table. A comprehensive guide to Web3 architecture, governance, use cases and downsides.

June 9, 2022 · 15 min min read

SDK: What Is It and How Can It Help My Business?

sdk

SDK: What Is It and How Can It Help My Business?

SDK stands for Software Development Kit. It's a tool that developers use to build software programs. SDK can help you shorten your sales cycle and increase your revenue by providing the tools necessary to make development quicker and easier.

December 12, 2021 · 5 min min read

developer-experience

7 steps for efficient meetings

Endless sessions on nothing, where you don't even have to sit down anyway, are one of the flaws of the modern age. A few simple tricks can make a big difference and help to make people leave your meetings with a feeling that it was time well spent.

July 29, 2021 · 4 min min read

Why is external DX important to the success of your product?

developer-experience

sdk

documentation

Why is external DX important to the success of your product?

External DX is a key prerequisite for the success of digital products. Learn why developers switch to competitors with better DX and how to improve your developer portal, API documentation, and integration speed.

May 13, 2021 · 5 min min read

How to build a developer portal that developers will adore

developer-portal

How to build a developer portal that developers will adore

Learn how to create a developer portal that meets developers' needs. Discover key indicators for evaluation, steps to build from scratch, and how to modify an existing portal for better UX and business value.

April 23, 2021 · 6 min min read

What is DX and why is it worth attention?

developer-experience

What is DX and why is it worth attention?

Learn what Developer Experience (DX) means, how it impacts both internal team dynamics and external product quality, and why satisfied developers produce better products.

April 8, 2021 · 4 min min read

How we do (not) collect data

tool

How we do (not) collect data

Learn how DX Scanner handles your code and data. We explain our data collection practices and why it's safe to scan your repository.

February 21, 2021 · 4 min min read

Why (not) trust open-source software with data

tool

Why (not) trust open-source software with data

To trust or not to trust open-source software, that's the question. Learn when to trust OSS with your credentials and how to make your open-source project more trustworthy.

February 21, 2021 · 5 min min read

Metrics and Information over Emotions — How can data support your decisions

developer-experience

Metrics and Information over Emotions — How can data support your decisions

Making difficult decisions is especially hard when you have to decide without any supporting data. Metrics are your best guidance—data-driven companies see 4% higher productivity and 6% higher profits.

November 16, 2020 · 4 min min read

What is Developer Experience and why you should care

developer-experience

What is Developer Experience and why you should care

Discover what Developer Experience (DX) means, how it can transform your business, and why you should consider implementing its principles for better productivity and lower turnover.

October 27, 2020 · 8 min min read

How we won second place at the biggest Czech Fintech Hackathon!

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How we won second place at the biggest Czech Fintech Hackathon!

Our team placed second out of 23 teams at HackPrague, the biggest Czech fintech hackathon. Learn about our If Pay Then Pay solution and the fun we had along the way.

March 11, 2020 · 5 min min read

Hacktoberfest & The benefits it can bring to your company

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Hacktoberfest & The benefits it can bring to your company

Hacktoberfest can bring new features, fixed bugs, and organic traffic to your company. Learn how this month-long celebration of open-source software can benefit your organization.

September 18, 2019 · 4 min min read

Why Improve Developer Experience?

developer-experience

Why Improve Developer Experience?

Focusing all your attention just on your product never works in the long run. To have a sustainable business, you must take care of the team behind it.

April 11, 2019 · 8 min min read

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