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How AI Hurts Critical Thinking and What Developers Can Do About It? 📚 A study by Microsoft and Carnegie Mellon University suggests that using artificial intelligence might reduce critical thinking among knowledge workers — especially when AI is used to handle routine or low-complexity tasks. Researchers found that employees felt more confident when working with AI, but this didn’t necessarily mean their critical thinking was engaged. Instead, AI usage is shifting from task execution to results supervision. The more we rely on AI, the less effort we put into ourselves, which, in the long run, could negatively impact our analytical and problem-solving skills. 🧐 In software development, AI is a useful tool but not a replacement. According to Uptime’s CTO, Raimo Seero, it’s not just about knowing how to use AI but also about critically evaluating AI-generated content. High-quality software is built through collaboration, which is why code reviews, pair programming, and continuous feedback are essential in the field. 💬 “AI is undoubtedly valuable, but what matters even more is that developers work together, review each other’s code, and approach content critically. At Uptime, we provide training on writing quality code and fostering teamwork. In the age of AI, code reviews and collective learning are more important than ever,” said Raimo. Check out the full study and explore how AI impacts critical thinking – let’s stay sharp and use AI wisely! 🚀

💻 This week, we held a training session for software developers, focusing on key aspects that ensure development projects remain cost-effective. Maintainability is often not the first thing you think about when it comes to software, but it should. That’s why, in the course, we discussed best practices for writing maintainable code, managing dependencies, and structuring projects to be resilient in the long run. Our experienced experts focused on building high-quality and future-proof software systems, with the goal of sharing practical principles and processes that help teams avoid technical debt and keep development cost-effective. A big thank you to everyone who joined! We believe software longevity is a topic worth exploring further. Maybe we’ll meet again in another session – stay connected!👋

🌍 What are the prevailing trends in the IT sector, and what does the future hold? Our CEO, Eero Tohver, gave an interview to Postimees, where he discussed, among other things, how overall optimism affects the IT field and the risks companies face if they fail to find the right balance between innovation and stability. Read more about Eero’s insights in Postimees👇

🤖 Copilot writes, ChatGPT explains – how to get the most out of AI in software development? The work of software developers has reached a new level with AI, but do you know just how powerful these tools really are? Uptime’s CTO, Raimo Seero, shares some tips. 🔹 GitHub Copilot can now complete not just individual lines but entire code blocks. The newly added Workspaces feature enables AI-powered application development from scratch – including business logic and file structure. 🔹 ChatGPT has become a search engine for developers. From SQL index optimization and code analysis to project-based discussions, it’s a powerful tool that saves both time and clicks. AI tools are evolving fast – are you up to date with the latest advancements? 👇Read the full article on Uptime’s website

👾 Outdated software makes your business an easy target for cybercriminals. In an interview on Äripäev Radio’s morning show, Uptime CTO Raimo Seero explained how advancements in artificial intelligence have led to a rise in cybercrime — often due to outdated software. He emphasised that security is a top priority in development, and clients receive daily guidance and support to stay protected. Listen to the full interview here! 👇

What challenges and opportunities will the labour market present in 2025? 🤔 Marge Peekman, HR Manager at Uptime, shared her thoughts with Geenius on the current state and future of the tech job market. Want to know how to stand out from other candidates and what skills are most in demand? Read the full article and find out!👇

Let's take a look back on the past year: what were the biggest successes for Uptime, and what will 2025 hold?👇 Read more here.👇

Christmas greetings from the entire Uptime team! We wish you all a wonderful holiday season and a joyfull New Year!🌟🎄

Before the holidays, children of Uptime and Opus employees filled our office with laughter and cheers! It was an exciting afternoon spent playing games, making Christmas cards and balloon animals and watching a science show. 🎄⚗️

Uptime’s management meet-up – this time in Madrid! 🇪🇸 The sessions this time around focused on sharing management and industry knowledge across countries. The main focus was on the energy sector (proudly led by our Spanish office) along with digitalization and self-service solutions across.   This time, Unatec, the most recent addition to Uptime’s group, had the pleasure of hosting Uptime’s regular management meeting with the heads of our Estonian, Polish, Norwegian, Danish, and now Spanish teams in attendance.   This was a great opportunity for everyone to meet our new Spanish colleagues, as well as get to know their business practices, target industries, and learn from their experiences. As always, these meetings strengthen Uptime as one pan-European group. Sharing best practices and exchanging recent lessons to enable cross-market learning and team collaboration.   These management meetings consistently spark outstanding ideas, and we’re already looking forward to the next one! 👏