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Last updated: July 9, 2026, 8:33 AM ET

Language and Tooling Developments

The Bun Java Script runtime is undergoing a significant rewrite in Rust, a move that Andrew Kelley believes will improve its performance and maintainability. Meanwhile, a project called pg_rust has rewritten Postgre SQL in Rust and is now passing 100% of the regression tests, suggesting a potential future for this foundational database technology. These developments indicate a growing trend of adopting Rust for performance-critical systems.

Developer Infrastructure and Practices

Concerns over privacy and control are leading some developers to, with options like Codeberg and self-hosted solutions gaining traction. This shift suggests a growing unease with centralized platforms and a desire for more autonomy over code repositories. AI's impact on software development economics is also a topic of discussion, with some arguing that AI is beginning to influence the very nature of codebases themselves.

Industry and Policy

The European Parliament has approved "Chat Control 1.0," a measure that by enabling mass surveillance of digital communications. Separately, Collect Wise, a YC-backed company, is actively hiring for a founding account executive, signaling growth in the startup ecosystem.