Development Tools
Source code for Command & Conquer Red Alert has been released with Steam Workshop support, requiring specific legacy development tools and libraries for compilation. The code requires significant restoration effort and specific SDKs, with compilation requiring Watcom C/C++ and Borland Turbo Assembler.
ForeverVM provides a secure sandbox environment for running Python code with persistent state through memory snapshots, eliminating session expiration limitations. The platform enables long-running applications and agents through a REPL interface, with seamless worker allocation and state management.
A comprehensive directory of software tools and applications that integrate with DeepSeek API, including desktop assistants, browser extensions, IDE plugins, and development frameworks, enabling AI-powered features across various platforms.
Emacs 30.1 introduces significant improvements including a new completion preview mode, tree-sitter sexp command enhancements, and better touch screen support. The release also features native JSON improvements, buffer-local file watching, and automated org protocol registration.
Rust 1.85.0 introduces the Rust 2024 Edition, featuring significant language changes and improvements including async closures support and expanded tuple operations. The release includes extensive updates to the standard library, Cargo package manager, and development tools like Rustdoc and Rustfmt.
Spice86 is a powerful cross-platform tool for executing, reverse engineering, and rewriting real mode DOS programs without source code access. The tool employs a methodical approach using emulation, runtime data analysis, and gradual C# reimplementation through Ghidra integration. It supports various hardware emulation features including graphics, sound, and input devices while running on .NET 8.
Mastra is a Typescript framework for building AI applications, offering features like LLM integration, agents, workflows, and RAG capabilities. The framework provides a unified interface for various LLM providers and includes tools for testing, integration, and automated workflows, making AI development more streamlined and efficient.
Scripton is a novel Python IDE featuring real-time visualization capabilities, integrated plotting toolkits, and interactive debugging features directly within the development environment. The platform offers built-in support for multiple libraries, GPU-accelerated rendering, and a sophisticated REPL, making it ideal for scientific computing and data visualization tasks.
CodeWeaver transforms codebases into navigable Markdown documents by recursively scanning directories and embedding file contents within code blocks. The command-line tool offers customizable options for directory scanning, file exclusion patterns, and output management, making it valuable for documentation and AI/ML code analysis integration.
JetBrains announces a strategic shift in Kotlin Multiplatform (KMP) tooling development, moving away from a standalone IDE based on Fleet to focus exclusively on enhancing KMP support within the IntelliJ Platform, including IntelliJ IDEA and Android Studio, in response to user feedback and Google's official KMP support.
a0.dev is a new AI-powered platform that generates React Native apps from text prompts, offering instant live previews and code generation capabilities. The platform aims to significantly reduce mobile app development time from weeks to hours, featuring both UI and logic-focused models along with physical device preview capabilities through an iOS app.
The VSCode remote editing feature, unlike Emacs' Tramp, installs a full Node-based agent on remote systems with extensive filesystem and process control capabilities, raising security concerns for development and production environments, particularly when combined with LLM-powered code generation.
Users report Copilot AI assistant stops functioning when handling gender-related content in code, affecting various industries including healthcare and fashion where gender data is crucial for business operations.