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Weekly TechUps – the b-nova TechHub

Im TechUp We at b-nova embody innovation to the core and as such, we organize a so-called TechUp, a in-house tech radar session, every week. In those sessions, we evaluate promising technologies for its potential and functional suitability. Once evaluated, we bring our insights into a written form which constitutes the main share of our blog content. Therefore, we render our in-house research open-source and available to our customers.

Let us level up together in our technological awareness. In this way, we ensure to keep our mental toolbox up-to-date with the latest developments in the world of tech. We eventually manage to stay equipped with the cutting edge of technologies and tools. As our customer, you will be presented with battle-tested, yet modern technology that will leverage lasting, sustainable solutions.

If you want to know more about a specifc topic that we covered or would like to have some questions answered, make sure to reach out to us, we are always open to have a chat about technology and how software engineering can be improved.

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Tech up with us! Every week is a new opportunity to learn something new.

The latest update of the Java Development Kit, JDK 23, introduces numerous improvements and new features that help Java developers work more efficiently and effectively. This article highlights the most exciting innovations with practical examples!

Devgen is an AI assistant to improve your GitHub experience, helping developers by automating tasks, suggesting code and increasing productivity, and seamlessly integrating with GitHub to provide real-time support and insights.

DataLine is an AI-powered tool that enables users to interact with their data through natural language queries. It supports various data sources and facilitates data analysis and visualization without the need for deep technical skills.

"Project IDX is a comprehensive cloud-based IDE for full-stack applications that integrates modern generative AI technologies and enables high-quality app previews using cloud emulators."

Hoverfly is an open-source API simulation tool for testing and developing microservices. It enables realistic API simulations, supports various modes, and integrates seamlessly into CI/CD pipeline processes.

"Odo is a developer-centric command-line interface (CLI) for OpenShift and Kubernetes, designed to simplify and accelerate the development process. It allows developers to focus on what matters most - writing code - without having to worry about the underlying infrastructure."

Dev Containers package and standardize the complete development environment with all necessary tools, plugins, IDEs, and dependencies. In this TechUp, we want to take a closer look at Dev Containers and go through a few hands-on examples.

GPTScript revolutionizes the use of LLMs through intuitive, natural language-based scripting. It enables the automation of complex tasks, data analysis, and seamless integration with traditional scripts like Bash and Python. User-friendly and versatile, GPTScript expands the possibilities of intelligent automation and AI-driven workflows.

devfile.io - An open source platform that automates and standardizes development environments! With Devfiles, consistent and reproducible setups can be created effortlessly, drastically reducing development time.

Amazon PartyRock Playground is a platform provided by AWS where users can experiment with Bedrock, a foundational tool for application development. It offers hands-on experience to acquire in-depth knowledge and skills.