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AI coding tools are speeding up development, but they’re not fixing the real bottleneck. Discover why raw coding agents fail and what an AI-native software lifecycle actually looks like.
Nick Chase
March 25, 2026

Raw Coding Agents Are Not a Software Development Lifecycle

AI has dramatically accelerated how code is written, but it hasn’t changed how software is actually built. This mismatch is creating new bottlenecks, increasing hidden complexity, and making systems harder to trust. The next evolution isn’t better coding tools, it’s a fully structured, AI-driven lifecycle that governs how software is designed, validated, and continuously evolved.

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AI hallucinations in enterprise software aren't a model problem, they're a context problem. Learn how strategic Context Engineering and the AppGraph eliminate tribal knowledge and unlock safe AI-SDLC adoption.
Eduardo Dominguez
March 5, 2026

The Context Crisis: Solving AI Hallucinations through Strategic Context Engineering

I hallucinations in legacy systems are not a technology problem. They are a context problem. When a coding assistant breaks your database sharding logic or ignores a legacy authentication wrapper, it hasn't failed; it has simply made the most statistically likely guess in the absence of specific facts.

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GenAI is Finally Boring, Agentic Systems are the Next Big Thing
Nick Chase
November 6, 2024

GenAI is Finally Boring (in a Good Way); Agentic Systems are the Next Big Thing

ChatGPT and GenAI have upended content creation and interaction with customers. As "newness" wears off, we settle into a (reasonably) reliable and predictable trajectory. Organizations have gone from "let's see how this works" to "we need to make this work for us ASAP."  And now, GenAI opens the door to a bigger technology change: agentic systems.

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How to make your Lakehouse the reservoir that powers GenAI and BI success
David Fishman
October 15, 2024

5 Challenges: How to make your Lakehouse the reservoir that powers GenAI and BI success

Data Integration has become a key focus for organizations aiming to unlock value from their rapidly growing data. Cloud-scale data stores – databases, file stores, and the range of big data types – have led many to adopt a data lake house platform, Snowflake and Databricks most prominent among the many options.

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Moving from VMware to Kubernetes? One Step at a Time
David Fishman
October 14, 2024

Moving from VMware to Kubernetes? One Step at a Time

Transitioning from VMware to Kubernetes can feel overwhelming, but it doesn't have to be. Just like updating old furniture, you don’t need to throw everything out at once. This blog explores a practical, phased approach to modernization, helping you navigate from legacy systems to cloud-native infrastructure.

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Common Hurdles in Cloud-Native Development with Kubernetes
Alex Ulyanov
September 27, 2024

Overcoming Common Hurdles in Cloud-Native Development with Kubernetes

Kubernetes (K8s) and containers have become just about every developer’s bread and butter for building, deploying, and scaling applications. But let’s be real—using K8s in the cloud-native race isn’t always a walk in the park. In fact, even though K8s automates a lot of the heavy lifting, there are still plenty of ways to stumble.

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Databricks for a green energy company’s data platform. Explore the strategic benefits, including rapid implementation, scalability, and flexibility to transition to open-source solutions.
Nick Chase
September 26, 2024

Why Start With Databricks

In the fast-paced world of green energy, where the ability to adapt is crucial, Databricks provides them with the tools and flexibility they need to stay ahead of the curves in the supply and demand landscape.

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Explore why Text-to-SQL alone falls short for complex data management and discover how knowledge graphs enhance data organization, integration, and query precision.
Nick Chase
September 20, 2024

Why Text-to-SQL Isn’t Enough: The Case for Knowledge Graphs in Data Management

In the world of enterprise data management, text-to-SQL technology, while helpful, is it simply not enough for today’s complex data environments?

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Learn from the recent major outage affecting IT and Security teams worldwide. Discover essential steps for rigorous system assessments, risk management, and business continuity planning to enhance your organization's security posture.
Valery Levchenko
July 19, 2024

CrowdStroke: A Wake-Up Call for IT Security

Learn from the recent major outage affecting IT and Security teams worldwide. Discover essential steps for rigorous system assessments, risk management, and business continuity planning to enhance your organization's security posture.

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Discover the hidden risks of openwashing in generative AI tools like ChatGPT and Dall-E. Learn about the Linux Foundation's new Model Openness Framework and Tool, designed to ensure transparency and protect your business and customers.
Nick Chase
June 23, 2024

Why you need to worry about openwashing

Uncover the risks of openwashing in AI tools like ChatGPT. Learn about the Linux Foundation's new tools for ensuring model transparency and protecting your interests.

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CGDevX has always been about making things easier and more reliable for developers, and today we're announcing the release of the CGDevX Cloud Application Starter Kit (CNASK).
Nick Chase
May 23, 2024

Announcing the CGDevX Cloud Native Application Starter Kit

CGDevX has always been about making things easier and more reliable for developers, and today we're announcing the release of the CGDevX Cloud Application Starter Kit (CNASK).

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OpenAI, Google, and Meta streaking towards multimodal AI, enabling more human-like interactions and revolutionizing various applications.
Nick Chase
May 23, 2024

The Rise of Multimodal AI: OpenAI, Google, Meta blaze a trail to more human interactions

OpenAI, Google, and Meta streaking towards multimodal AI, enabling more human-like interactions and revolutionizing various applications.

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Explore the cost implications of running your own AI compute resources versus using hosted models like OpenAI. Dive into AWS pricing for GPU instances and discover potential savings.
Nick Chase
March 20, 2024

How to cut the cost of GPU instances for AI

Delve into the cost analysis of running AI compute resources independently versus utilizing hosted models. Learn about AWS pricing for GPU instances and consider factors like workload scheduling and hardware options.

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Discover how to use Code Llama directly in your IDE for streamlined coding. Learn to set up Code Llama locally or connect to cloud computing power with IDE extensions. Elevate your coding experience with Meta's powerful AI model.
Dmitriy Zhavoronkov
March 20, 2024

Code Llama: Empowering Developers with the Power of AI — Part 2 (Using Code Llama directly and with an IDE)

Learn to harness the full potential of Meta's Code Llama in your coding workflow. Explore step-by-step instructions for using Code Llama directly within your favorite IDE and discover the benefits of local and cloud-based setups. Level up your coding game with Code Llama today!

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