Category: Canarys

  • No More Manual Approvals: Automate Jira Approvals with Smart Values

    Atlassian has released a new feature, it would be helpful to automate the approval mechanism based on the issues reporter’s or assignee’s manager. To achieve this Atlassian has released new smart values We can use these smart values to automate the approver setting automatically through automation without manually selecting manager of the issues reporter or…

  • Bringing the PowerPoint Laser Pointer Experience to Visual Studio

    If you’ve ever presented code in Visual Studio—during a demo, training, or review—you’ve likely faced this moment: “I’m talking about this line… can you see my cursor?” PowerPoint solved this problem long ago with its laser pointer. Visual Studio didn’t—so we built one. The Visual Studio Laser Pointer Extension brings a PowerPoint-like laser pointer experience…

  • From Chaos to Clarity: Mastering Project Delivery with GitLab Issues, Milestones & Issue Boards

    Successful software delivery starts with clear planning and complete visibility. GitLab brings project management and DevSecOps together in a single, unified platform, helping teams move from ideas to production with confidence. Turn Ideas into Action with GitLab Issues Capture every feature, task, or bug as a GitLab Issue. Assign ownership, set priorities, and collaborate in…

  • GitLab for Banks & Financial Institutions:Compliance, Security & Audit-Ready DevOps

    Introduction Banks and financial institutions operate in one of the most regulated technological environments in the world. Every deployment must balance innovation and speed with risk mitigation, compliance, security, and audit transparency.Traditional SDLC and CI/CD models struggle to deliver this balance and leads to security gaps, fragmented visibility, and delays during releases and audits. GitLab…

  • GitLab Duo & Agentic AI: The Future of Intelligent DevSecOps

    Introduction The DevSecOps landscape is evolving rapidly, driven by the demand for faster software delivery, heightened security demands, stringent compliance requirements, and the necessity for scalable solutions. Traditional CI/CD pipelines are no longer sufficient — modern engineering teams need intelligence, automation, and end-to-end visibility. This is where GitLab Duo and Agentic AI redefine the DevSecOps…

  • Streamlining Agile Workflows with Story Point Rollup in Azure DevOps

    In the fast-paced world of software development, Agile methodologies have become a cornerstone for managing projects efficiently. Among the various Agile practices, the concept of story points plays a crucial role in estimating and planning work. However, as projects grow in complexity, managing story points across multiple work items can become challenging. This is where…

  • Context Engineering: The Missing Layer That’s Revolutionizing AI

    Context Engineering: The Missing Layer That’s Revolutionizing AI

    Artificial Intelligence is evolving at a lightning pace. From clever chatbots to complex autonomous agents, AI is everywhere we look. But let’s be honest: many seemingly smart AI systems fall flat not because the underlying model is weak, but because we haven’t given them the necessary info. They lack the right context. Context Background information that an…

  • A Detailed Guide to Prompt Engineering for GitHub Copilot

    GitHub Copilot is a powerful AI pair programmer, but its effectiveness relies heavily on the quality of your instructions. This is where prompt engineering comes in—the skill of strategically structuring your inputs to get the most precise, relevant, and valuable code suggestions. Think of it as learning to communicate with your AI colleague. The better the instructions you…

  • Unlocking Developer Superpowers: A Guide to GitHub Copilot

    GitHub Copilot, your AI pair programmer, is changing the game for developers worldwide. Powered by artificial intelligence, it goes beyond simple autocomplete to suggest code, functions, tests, and even entire layouts in real-time, right within your integrated development environment (IDE). Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just starting, Copilot helps you write code faster, stay in your…

  • Overview of the GPT-5 Model Family

    Why Multiple GPT-5 Models? In the world of LLMs, one size does not fit all. With the release of the GPT-5 family, you get a spectrum of models. It’s a collection of different AI models, each designed for a different kind of work — some are fast and cheap, some are powerful and detail-focused, and…