Web Development stories
Web Development is responsible for creating the millions of websites and webpages comprising the
internet. These pages can be as simple as basic text, or as complex as web applications which are
complete programs in their own right. Web developer skills include programming, as well as elements of
design and content production. Web Development often involves integration with multiple data
sources, other internal and external software systems, and knowledge of the workings of the internet.
Cloudflare buys Astro framework, pledges open future
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Cloudflare snaps up the Astro web framework, vowing to keep it open source while tying it closer to its performance and developer platform.
Organisations face widening skills gap for AI roles
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Over half of firms cannot hire the data and AI talent they need, with mid-sized businesses and industrial sectors hit hardest, Emergn warns.
Yext predicts AI will redefine online discovery by 2026
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Yext predicts AI will overhaul online discovery by 2026, as trust in AI search grows and brands race to be chosen by algorithms.
Canva backs ‘Imperfect by Design’ trend in 2026 report
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Canva’s 2026 trends report hails ‘Imperfect by Design’ as creators embrace lo-fi, DIY looks while keeping AI as an essential partner.
Widdop launches first Softies direct-to-consumer site
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Widdop launches its first direct-to-consumer eCommerce site for Softies plush toys, marking a major digital shift for the 140-year-old brand.
Name.com extends domain tools to Netlify, Vercel, more
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Name.com expands its domain API into Bolt, Netlify, Replit and Vercel, letting developers register custom domains inside their tools.
Umbraco opens Melbourne office & appoints APAC head
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Umbraco opens Melbourne hub and names Emmanuel Tissera Head of APAC to drive expansion across Australia, New Zealand and Asia-Pacific.
PushON marks 20 years with rapid growth & AI focus
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Manchester agency PushON marks 20 years with 40% revenue growth, tripled scale and fresh AI-driven, international eCommerce ambitions.
IDHL launches AI incubator backed by GBP £1.5 million
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IDHL launches IDHL Labs, a group-wide AI incubator backed by GBP £1.5 million to fast-track automation, tooling and data-driven services.
Sarah Jane Peterschlingmann to lead ACS Queensland
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Sarah-Jane Peterschlingmann has been elected ACS Queensland chair for 2026/2027, the branch’s first woman leader in 15 years.
Ecommpay gains full DAC approval for accessible site
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Ecommpay secures full Digital Accessibility Centre approval as its redesigned website and product pages meet WCAG 2.2 AA standards.
Progress unveils agentic AI UI tools for Telerik, Kendo
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Progress launches agentic AI tools in Telerik and Kendo UI to auto-generate production-ready screens and boost developer productivity.
Half of UK IT websites ‘fail’ basic accessibility tests
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Nearly half of UK IT websites fail basic accessibility checks, new research warns, risking exclusion of disabled users and lost sales.
Hyvä makes Magento frontend open source to boost global reach
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Hyvä has made its Magento front-end solution free and open source, aiming to help smaller retailers worldwide access advanced eCommerce technology.
Minitap raises USD $4.1 million to speed up mobile app launches
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AI startup Minitap has raised USD $4.1 million to speed up mobile app development, cutting feature launch times from six weeks to just days.
Waracle acquires HackSoft to boost workforce and digital expertise
Tue, 25th Nov 2025
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UK digital consultancy Waracle expands into Europe with the acquisition of Sofia-based HackSoft, boosting its workforce to 265 and enhancing tech expertise.
Australian tech sector seeks talent with diverse backgrounds & skills
Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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Australian tech firms face a huge talent gap, seeking diverse hires with transferable skills to fill 1.2 million roles by 2030 amidst fierce competition.
SAP and Google: AI won't replace developers, but it can help them learn
Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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TechDay sat down with Casey West, Lead Developer Advocate at Google, to discuss how AI is impacting developer communities and much more.
PushON Commerce acquires Pixel Kicks to boost digital services
Mon, 17th Nov 2025
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Manchester's PushON Commerce has acquired Pixel Kicks, merging expertise to expand digital marketing and eCommerce services across multiple sectors.
Cloudsmith unveils MCP Server to bridge AI & developer tools
Fri, 14th Nov 2025
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Cloudsmith launches MCP Server, enabling AI assistants like Claude and CoPilot to integrate seamlessly into developers’ workflows with built-in security and governance.