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.
InfoWorld

Spring Boot tutorial: Get started with Spring Boot

Spring Boot is one of the most popular and accessible web development frameworks in the world. Find out what it’s about, with ...
The New York Times

In quest to add thump, Twins exploring free-agent first base market: Sources

Rhys Hoskins is one of three veteran first basemen the Twins have show interest in acquiring, team and league sources say. Jason Miller / Getty Images ORLANDO, Fla. — The search for “thump” and a ...

Known uses voice AI to help you go on more in-person dates

In its test phase in San Francisco, Known said it observed 80% of its introductions led to physical dates, which is much ...
Yahoo

The “Greens First” Method Is the Easiest Way to Add More Vegetables to Your Day

All of us should probably be eating more vegetables. But it’s so hard when you’re staring at a plate of yummy food and the greens sit there taking a backseat to the perfectly seasoned meat and ...
CNN

The real estate industry is pressuring Zillow and other sites to nix extreme weather risk data buyers have come to rely on

Zillow, the nation’s largest real estate listing website, has removed extreme weather risk data meant to help buyers figure out if the biggest purchase of their life is particularly susceptible to ...

How PFF grades an NFL game: A look behind the curtain at the step-by-step process

Widely consumed and oft-criticized, Pro Football Focus' grades have become catnip for NFL fans. Here's how the evaluations ...
Car and Driver

Rivian R1S and R1T to Add Expanded Hands-Free Driving and AI Assistant

The latest versions of the Rivian R1S and R1T are about to be eligible for some significant upgrades that can be added through the magic of over-the-air updates. Starting this month, an OTA will be ...
KSLA

Shreveport neurosurgeon performs first-ever awake dual approach spinal fusion surgery

SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - A doctor in Shreveport has performed a groundbreaking new surgery for the first time ever in the world. Dr. Stanley Hoang with Ochsner LSU Health recently completed the ...
Bloomberg L.P.

BOJ Can Only Gauge Neutral Rate Within Wide Range, Ueda Says

The yen’s weakness is poised to add to inflationary pressure via higher import costs. The current level compares with its 20-year average of 111.53 to the dollar, according to data compiled by ...
CNN

FDA intends to put its most serious warning on Covid vaccines, sources say

The US Food and Drug Administration intends to put a “black box” warning on Covid-19 vaccines, according to two people familiar with the agency’s plans, the latest move by President Donald Trump’s ...
Reuters

Global central bank easing cycle is over

ORLANDO, Florida, Dec 10 (Reuters) - The global interest rate landscape is suddenly looking a lot less benign than it did only a few weeks ago, suggesting 2026 could be much more volatile than ...