IT & Programming Digest by CodeGym: July’23 Issue

Hi! Nice to see you returning for the freshest digest of the major news in Tech in July. Let’s see what we’ve prepared for you this time.

The Major News in Big Tech in July:

1. Google co-founder Sergey Brin returns to the company for a curious project – he’s set to help with crafting its Gemini AI system. Gemini is supposed to be the company's response to OpenAI's GPT-4 model which is only available for ChatGPT Plus users paying a monthly subscription
2. Bing AI arrives on Google Chrome — and now we have at least two AIs to talk to
3. But not for long… The rumor is Apple has already built its own ChatGPT-like chatbot

In the outer world, apart from AI buzzword, Meta launched its Twitter-like Threads, which has broken the record of gaining new users (30+ M in 24 hours), however, the success was rather fleeting: Threads usage drops as Meta blocks VPN access in EU.

Learn Programming:

• YAML vs. JSON: Which Is More Efficient for Language Models? — a detailed review by the developer with experience in incorporating language models into their services and products
• 222 Stories To Learn About Algorithms — an overwhelming collection of educational (and partially — entertaining) content pieces regarding algorithms
• How to Make Your First Open Source Code Contribution — a simple guide on your first steps at open source

Developer’s Career:

• Code Coverage Is a Useless Management Metric — for many years code coverage was considered as a strong metric to measure the quality of a software product. But what if someone could prove that code coverage is fundamentally wrong?
• My Journey From Entry Level to Engineering Manager — a first-hand story about a journey from entry-level developer to engineering manager
• How to Define Project Scope — a cheat sheet for any software developer, especially those who outsource or freelance

New Posts at CodeGym Blog:

• Online Mentorship vs. Self-Study: weighing the pros and cons, an insightful article by CodeGym’s CMO
• Insights from Stack Overflow Developer Survey 2023: the state of Java and the popularity of online Courses
• Job Opportunities for Java Developers in the US in 2023: scope, demand, tendencies, and required skillset
• How To Balance Work And Learning Programming? 7 useful tips for students switching career

Stay tuned for more useful content about programming, and don’t forget to check CodeGym’s blog once in a while :)