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Tech Optimizer

December 18, 2024

PostgreSQL becomes developers’ choice for AI and real-time apps

PostgreSQL is the preferred database for AI developers, with 78.6% of respondents favoring it for its flexibility in managing diverse data types. There has been a 65% increase in PostgreSQL adoption among developers compared to the previous year, and 55.3% of PostgreSQL developers now incorporate AI tools into their workflows, reflecting a 55% year-over-year increase. Additionally, 60% of developers use PostgreSQL for both personal and professional projects, indicating a 20% growth from last year. PostgreSQL's extensibility and familiar SQL interface make it attractive for AI-focused developers, allowing for the integration of advanced features like vector storage. Its scalability and support for modern workloads have led to its adoption across various industries, including IoT, financial technology, and healthcare.

AppWizard

December 17, 2024

Google urges Android developers to prep for 16 KB memory page

Android developers are preparing for a transition to a 16 KB memory page size, expected to improve performance by 5–10% across applications and games. Google has introduced developer options for testing on Pixel 8 and Pixel 9 devices, with support from other OEMs like Samsung and Xiaomi anticipated. Developers using native code must assess and rebuild their apps, ensuring compatibility with the new page size by upgrading to Android Gradle Plugin version 8.5.1 or later and using NDK version r28 or later. Applications without native code will remain compatible without modification. Testing for compatibility can be done using emulators or physical devices like the Pixel 8/8 Pro and future Pixel 9 models. Developers are advised to avoid hardcoding assumptions about memory page sizes to prevent compatibility issues.

AppWizard

November 21, 2024

Google releases Android 16 Developer Preview 1

Google has launched the first Developer Preview of Android 16 for developers to begin early-stage development and testing. This release may have performance issues and applications may not function flawlessly. Android 16 includes system changes that could lead to minor glitches or significant limitations until applications are updated for compatibility. Google plans to implement more frequent API releases, with a major launch expected in Q2 2025, and a minor update projected for Q4 2025. Developers will need to conduct annual compatibility testing earlier due to this new timeline. The SDKINTFULL constant has been introduced for version checks, and developers are encouraged to provide feedback on the APIs. Notable features in the preview include an embedded photo picker and Health Connect APIs for managing medical records. The Developer Preview can be installed on various Google Pixel devices, but stability and performance issues may arise, making it unsuitable for daily use. Known issues include app launch failures and camera problems during video recording. The preview lacks Compatibility Test Suite (CTS) approval, which may affect the performance of some applications, including Google’s native apps.

Winsage

November 19, 2024

Microsoft pitches AI ‘agents’ that can perform tasks on their own at Ignite 2024

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella is set to share insights on the company's future in artificial intelligence at a gathering in Chicago. Developers are increasingly viewing the next generation of generative AI chatbots as "agents" that can perform various tasks for users, but high development and maintenance costs have raised concerns among investors about the benefits. Microsoft envisions a future where every organization will have a range of AI agents, from basic to fully autonomous systems, capable of tasks like managing customer returns and analyzing shipping invoices. At the Ignite conference, there is a focus on "agentic AI" as users face limitations with current large language models. However, Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff has criticized Microsoft's rebranding efforts, calling its Copilot service a "flop" due to inaccuracies and data security risks.