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Developer Digest: This Week's Top Stories (September 11-17)

Welcome to this week's Developer Digest, where we bring you the most important updates and news from the developer community. From groundbreaking software releases to notable industry events, here's everything you need to stay ahead of the curve.

Top Story of the Week

Oracle Enhances Fusion Data Intelligence with AI-Powered Developer Assistant

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Oracle announced at CloudWorld 2024 that its Fusion Data Intelligence service will now feature a generative AI-powered developer assistant, aimed at simplifying service configuration and third-party data integration. Fusion Data Intelligence, part of Oracle’s Fusion Cloud Applications Suite, combines enterprise data and prebuilt AI models for business intelligence. Oracle also introduced AI-driven intelligent applications, including the People Leader Workbench for Oracle Cloud HCM and the Supply Chain Command Center for Oracle Cloud SCM, to help enterprises make smarter decisions in talent management and supply chain operations.

Latest Software Releases

Apple Unveils iOS 18 and More with New Development Tools

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Apple announced the upcoming release of iOS 18, iPadOS 18, macOS Sequoia, tvOS 18, visionOS 2, and watchOS 11, along with Xcode 16. Developers can now use the latest SDKs, test apps via TestFlight, and deploy to the App Store using Xcode Cloud. New features include watchOS Live Activities, app icon customization, and significant updates to Swift, Siri, Controls, and Core ML. Starting in April 2025, apps uploaded to the App Store must be built using the latest SDKs for these platforms. Apple Intelligence features will be available in apps next month to enhance user experiences.

New Developer Resources

WeAreDevelopers LIVE: WebDev Day on September 18

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Join WeAreDevelopers LIVE for WebDev Day, a virtual event on September 18, 2024, focused on advancing web development skills. Attendees will explore topics ranging from HTML, CSS, and UX/UI design to JavaScript and its frameworks, with expert speakers sharing insights on the latest web development trends. This online event offers a great opportunity for developers to expand their front-end (and back-end) knowledge and stay up-to-date with the industry’s cutting-edge techniques.

Community Highlights

Streamline Your API Workflows with Lunar.Dev’s Developer-Friendly Solution

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Lunar.dev is a game-changer for developers managing complex API ecosystems. Its API Consumption Gateway provides real-time monitoring and optimization, giving developers full visibility into API usage. Through the integration of advanced features like intelligent caching, rate limiting, and PII obfuscation, Lunar.dev helps reduce the maintenance burden on developers, allowing them to focus more on building core products rather than managing API integrations. Supporting major platforms like OpenAI and Azure AI, Lunar.dev ensures smoother scaling, improved performance, and lower operational costs for dev teams.

Thanks for reading!

Thank you for tuning in to this week’s updates from the developer community! We appreciate your attention and hope you found these highlights valuable. We’re always eager to hear from you, so please share your feedback or suggestions for future updates. Until next time, keep innovating and coding!

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