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This Week in The Coding World - Codex Gains Internet, Rust Builds 10× Faster, Jaz JVM & Rust Vite Alternative

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June 09, 2025

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🔥OpenAI Codex Gains Internet Access

OpenAI has upgraded Codex with optional internet connectivity, enabling it to fetch dependencies, run tests, and install packages—streamlining development workflows.

🤖 Postman Introduces “Agent Mode”

At POST/CON, Postman revealed "Agent Mode," an AI agent capable of crafting APIs, simulating calls, and debugging—all within Postman’s interface.

🔧 Microsoft Unveils ‘jaz’ JVM Launcher for Azure

Microsoft previewed jaz, a cloud-optimized JVM launcher that auto-tunes memory and CPU flags. Ideal for Java microservices on Azure, jaz improves cold starts, lowers costs, and plays nicely with AppCDS and Project Leyden.

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⚡Rust-Based Vite Replacement Promises 10× Build Speeds

The new Rust-based tool Farm is blazing fast—slashing build times from 28s to 13s in tests. Fully Vite-compatible and optimized for large projects, Farm could become a must-have for frontend teams dealing with slow CI.

⚙️ Productivity Hacks

Tip

Benefit

Enable internet access in Codex sparingly

Grants seamless dependency management on-demand with careful oversight

Use Postman Agent Mode early

Automates repetitive tasks like request crafting and test simulations

Experiment with “jaz” in dev environments

Save time by letting it auto-tune JVM parameters in staging builds

Incrementally switch Spring endpoints to Kotlin

Cleaner routes and concise controller logic improve readability

Try the Rust-powered build tool

Experience massive speed gains in prototyping and CI tasks

🌐 Major Developer Conferences

  • 📱 Apple WWDC 2025 – June 9–13 (Mon–Fri)
    Apple’s flagship developer conference is back! Expect deep dives into iOS 26, macOS 26, visionOS, watchOS 26, and powerful AI-enhancements.

  • 🔧 NVIDIA GTC Paris 2025 – June 10–12
    A premier AI and GPU-focused event in Paris, featuring sessions on agentic AI, robotics, accelerated computing, and demos from NVIDIA experts.

  • 🛠 PlatformCon – June 23–27
    A major gathering for platform engineers with over 40,000 expected attendees—featuring hands-on sessions and networking across the platform engineering space.

💡 Quick Insight

AI is rapidly embedding into every layer of the dev stack—from code generation (Codex) to tooling (Postman agents), build systems (jaz), and backend frameworks (Kotlin + Spring). Embrace early to stay competitive.

Have a productive week,
— The Dev List Team