PHP 8.5 Introduces URI Extension, Pipe Operator, and Syntax Improvements
PHP 8.5 introduces a new URI extension, the pipe operator, and key syntax upgrades, delivering faster performance and cleaner code.
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Git 2.52 Delivers Major Speedups for Directory-Wide Change Tracking
Git 2.52 introduces a high-performance method for identifying recent changes across entire directories, delivering significant speedups for large repositories.
NetBeans 28 Delivers Gradle and Maven Enhancements for Java Developers
Apache NetBeans 28 cross-platform IDE improves Gradle 9 support, refines Maven UI handling, and expands JUnit integration.
Gitea 1.25 Released with 3D File Previews, Faster Archives
Gitea 1.25 self-hosted Git service debuts 3D model previews, CI/CD email notifications, and major performance improvements for large projects.
TypeScript Overtakes Python to Become GitHub’s #1 Programming Language in 2025
TypeScript now ranks #1 on GitHub, while Python and JavaScript continue to grow strongly across AI and web projects.
Node.js 25 Released with V8 14.1, New Permissions
Node.js 25 ships with V8 14.1, faster JSON.stringify, new permission flags, and built-in base64/hex conversion support.
Python 3.14 Released With Free-Threaded Mode
Python 3.14 introduces free-threaded mode, t-strings, and a new debugger interface, bringing major speed and usability improvements.
Git Heads Toward 3.0 with Rust as a Hard Dependency
Git developers discuss adopting Rust, with a formal RFC proposing it as a required dependency once version 3.0 is released.
JDK 25 LTS Released with TLS Key Exporters, Improved Debugging
The new JDK 25 LTS release is now available for download, improving IO, HTTP, concurrency, and TLS while removing outdated system properties.
Libxml2 Maintainer Steps Down
The long-time maintainer of libxml2, Nick Wellnhofer, resigns, with only critical regression fixes planned through 2025.