The top software development news of the year

This article contains 10 of what we believe to be the biggest stories we covered throughout the year on SD Times.

Microsoft is using AI to purge C and C++ from its codebase by 2030

Microsoft is leveraging AI agents to automate the massive task of migrating its legacy codebases to the more secure Rust ...

Here’s What Most Companies Get Wrong About AI Training

Nearly 6 out of 10 workers will need AI upskilling by 2030, but corporate training is so broken that most employees lie about ...

Will Google Pass Nvidia in 2026 as the World’s Biggest Company?

The stock market is quickly waking up to the fact that Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG, NASDAQ:GOOGL) is the leading AI software ...

UC San Diego eyes campuswide AI coordinating structure in new initiative

The Gaia Initiative has a focus on understanding Earth’s natural systems while also aiming to partner with industry leaders ...

Why Human Code is Better Than AI Code?

AI can inadvertently introduce vulnerabilities by hallucinating libraries or repeating insecure patterns found in its ...
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Study: Indiana H-1B workers earn median $102K as visa fees and wage rules shift

The H-1B visa program is a crucial path for skilled foreign workers in U.S. industries. With the new $100,000 H-1B ...

Microsoft sends more than 600 word advisory on H-1B/H-4 visas to employees; says: Return before your

Microsoft has alerted H-1B/H-4 visa employees about significant appointment rescheduling and stamping delays at US consulates ...

DHS Finalizes Controversial Immigration Rule On H-1B Lottery

The Trump administration has finalized a controversial immigration rule that will significantly change the H-1B selection ...