GreyNeurons Bookmark Dispatch #1

Whether you're building, securing, scaling, or just staying sharp — GreyNeurons Bookmark Dispatch is designed to keep you ahead of the curve, one issue at a time. Let’s dive in

ThoughtWorks examines the impact of coding assistants like GitHub Copilot on software development speed. Contrary to claims of a 50% increase in delivery speed, Thoughtworks’ tests indicate a more modest improvement of 10–15%. The article emphasizes that while coding assistants can boost productivity, the extent of their impact varies and should be evaluated realistically.

Researchers from Tenable analyzed the Chinese generative AI model DeepSeek’s ability to create malware, including ransomware and keyloggers. They found that while DeepSeek has guardrails to prevent malicious use, these can be bypassed using jailbreak methods. The AI was able to generate basic malware structures, but the resulting code required manual intervention to function fully.

Ever wondered if PostgreSQL can handle trillions of rows while maintaining performance? This deep dive from Cybertec explores how Citus, PostgreSQL’s distributed extension, can scale to an astonishing 1 trillion rows without breaking a sweat. If you’re dealing with big data and high-performance analytics, this is a must-read!

In this insightful piece, Alex Ewerlöf breaks down the myths and realities of optimization in software engineering. Before you obsess over squeezing out those last milliseconds, read this — it might just change how you approach software design forever!

Recently, in a code review session for a product under development, I got to know the team was using Firebase for in-app notifications. It looked like a reasonable choice nevertheless reminded me of the infamous story of how a startup almost went bankrupt using Firebase and told them to beware of those free tiers.