Tag: Development

Earlier today, Amazon Q Developer announced Model Context Protocol (MCP) support in the command line interface (CLI). Developers can connect external data sources to Amazon Q Developer CLI with MCP support for more context-aware responses. By integrating MCP tools and prompts into Q Developer CLI, you get access to an expansive list of pre-built integrations […]

Developers today face a constant balancing act – building new features and functionality while also ensuring the security and reliability of their codebase. Two powerful tools, Snyk and Amazon Q Developer, can work in tandem to help developers navigate this challenge with greater efficiency and efficacy. Snyk is a leading developer security platform that empowers […]

Announcing General Availability of GitLab Duo with Amazon Q Today, we’re excited to announce the general availability of GitLab Duo with Amazon Q. This new offering is an integrated product, bringing together GitLab’s DevSecOps platform with Amazon Q’s generative AI capabilities. Gitlab Duo with Amazon Q embeds Amazon Q agent capabilities directly in GitLab’s DevSecOps […]

As I sat down to write this post, my daughter called from the top of the Eiffel Tower on a trip with her high school class. While she excitedly pointed her camera toward the Parisian skyline, I was struck by how technology has transformed our concept of distance. Her world, at eighteen, is infinitely more […]

In the fast-paced world of software development, maintaining comprehensive documentation often falls to the bottom of priority lists in favor of delivering functionality. Amazon Q Developer’s /doc agent changes this equation by automating README generation and updates. With this tool, the variable of time spent producing documentation is reduced to the point that it’s no longer […]

Earlier today Amazon Q Developer launched inline chat in the Eclipse IDE (in preview). In this post, I’ll walk you through how I’ve been using this powerful new capability to streamline my Java development workflow, from refactoring existing code to optimizing performance-critical methods. Whether you’re a seasoned Eclipse veteran or just getting started, you’ll see […]

As the world of software development becomes increasingly global, the need for tools that support multiple languages has become paramount. Earlier today, Amazon Q Developer announced expanded language support. In this post, I explore the recent expansion of language support in Amazon Q Developer, a powerful platform used by developers worldwide to discuss architecture, create documentation, […]

In today’s rapidly evolving software landscape, maintaining and modernizing Java applications is a critical challenge for many organizations. As new Java versions are released and best practices evolve, the need for efficient code transformation becomes increasingly important. Amazon Q Developer transformation for Java using the Command Line Interface (CLI) presents a powerful alternative to integrated […]

As organizations modernize their database infrastructure, migrating from systems like Oracle to open source solutions such as PostgreSQL is becoming increasingly common. However, this transition presents a significant challenge: discovering and converting embedded SQL within existing Java applications to ensure compatibility with the new database system. Manual conversion of this code is time-consuming, error-prone, and […]

The AWS Developer Day 2025 showcased how generative AI developer tools from AWS are transforming software development practices, enabling faster building and scaling of cloud software through product launches, leadership insights, and practical demonstrations.