Dive into Aquarium Health Monitoring with AI-Powered Ultrasonic Sensors
Discover how an innovative Arduino-based system leverages AI and ultrasonic sensors to provide a comprehensive assessment of your aquarium's water quality, helping aquarium enthusiasts keep their underwater ecosystems thriving.
Rust Joins Open Source Promotion Plan (OSPP) 2024
The Rust programming language team is thrilled to announce their participation in the Open Source Promotion Plan (OSPP) 2024, a program organized by the Institute of Software Chinese Academy of Sciences to engage college students in open-source development.
Leveraging Kernel Module Management Operator for hardware accelerator enablement
Being a cluster administrator can come with its own challenges, especially with environments that carry out-of-tree (OOT) cluster modules. Upgrading device plug-ins or different kernel versions can be prone to errors when doing so one-by-one.
Red Hat transforms application connectivity for the hybrid cloud with Red Hat Connectivity Link
We are pleased to introduce the developer preview of Red Hat Connectivity Link, a hybrid multicloud application connectivity solution that provides a cohesive platform for enhanced application performance, global scalability and robust security capabilities through simplified deployment and management processes.
Building a book review site with Block Bindings, part 1: Custom fields and block variations
The author covers how to use the Block Bindings API in combination with Block Variations to build a custom book review site, including registering custom fields and creating block variations to easily insert bound blocks.
Mission-Critical Automation Takes Flight at Southwest Airlines
In the modern era, the airline industry makes so much possible - whether it's seeing the people we love across the country or the world, exploring the places we don't know or returning home, travel helps us live our lives through meaningful experiences. For this, Southwest Airlines focuses on making air travel accessible to everyone through friendly, reliable and low-cost services.
Unlocking the Power of Elastic AI Assistant: Comprehensive Security Measures
Elastic Security Labs reveals cutting-edge strategies to safeguard generative AI systems, ensuring the secure and responsible adoption of transformative technologies.
Cultivating Community: Highlights from the Second Day of LibrePlanet 2024
A technical journalist provides an engaging overview of the key discussions and activities from the second day of the Free Software Foundation's annual LibrePlanet conference, which focused on nurturing the free software community.
Free Software Award Winners Honored: Bruno Haible, code.gouv.fr, and Nick Logozzo
The Free Software Foundation (FSF) has announced the recipients of the 2023 Free Software Awards, celebrating individuals and projects that have made significant contributions to the free software movement.
Berlin Goals Sprint 2024: KDE Contributors Make Progress on Community Goals
A KDE contributor recounts their experiences and achievements during a recent sprint in Berlin, where they focused on advancing the KDE community's goals, including automated GUI testing for Dolphin and improvements to KIO's CI testing.
Carp::Object: An Improved Error Handling Library for Perl Developers
Dami, a Perl blogger, has introduced Carp::Object, a new object-oriented replacement for the popular Carp and Carp::Clan modules in Perl. This article provides an overview of the key features and benefits of this new library.
Perl Toolchain Summit 2024: Advancing the Perl Ecosystem
Paul Johnson, a technical journalist, provides an engaging overview of the Perl Toolchain Summit 2024, where Perl community members gathered to work on improving the infrastructure and tools that support the Perl programming language.
KDE's position in the world explored in Tech Over Tea interview
Nate, a technical journalist, recently appeared on Brodie Robertson's Tech Over Tea channel for a second interview. The discussion covered various topics related to KDE, including its position in the world, fundraising and financial stability, and the challenges of packaging software.
Markdown Mastery Unveiled: Apostrophe 3.0 Brings Powerful Upgrades
Discover the latest enhancements in the GNOME Markdown editor Apostrophe, including a new toolbar, improved security, and enhanced Hemingway mode. Plus, get updates on other GNOME apps and libraries, from Workbench to Tracker.
Unleash the Power of Elastic AI and Amazon Bedrock for Advanced Observability
Elastic has released version 8.13, integrating the Elastic AI Assistant with Amazon Bedrock to supercharge observability. This article explores the step-by-step setup process and demonstrates how to leverage the combined power of Elasticsearch and LLMs for smarter incident resolution.
Schneier's Top TED Talks Shared in One Place
Renowned security expert and author Bruce Schneier has delivered several thought-provoking TED talks over the years. This article provides a quick overview of his key presentations on security, internet power dynamics, and medical data privacy.
Tumbleweed Evolves: A Tech Journalist's Take on the Latest Updates
Dominique Leuenberger, a technical journalist, provides an engaging overview of the recent changes and updates in the openSUSE Tumbleweed project, covering the past two weeks of software releases and development progress.
Monitoring vs. Observability: Unveiling the Key Differences
Monitoring and observability are often used interchangeably, but they are not exactly the same. This article explores the key distinctions between the two, highlighting how observability provides deeper insights and greater flexibility in modern cloud-native environments.
A Roundup of the Latest Web Trends and Innovations
In this week's web review, our tech journalist explores a range of topics that are shaping the future of the digital landscape, from the changing dynamics of the tech industry to the evolution of web technologies and development practices.
On with the Show! This is It! Red Hat OpenShift Takes the Stage at Summit Next Week.
It's the Friday before Red Hat Summit May 6 through 9 in Denver, Colorado. I'm all packed, rehearsed and ready to go, along with all the Red Hat experts and leaders from the Red Hat OpenShift team. It's game on!
Galco Goes Platinum! Arduino's Newest System Integrator Partner
Galco, a leading e-commerce distributor of industrial and commercial electrical products, has joined the Arduino Pro System Integrators Partnership Program at the Platinum level, offering clients access to a wider range of innovative automation and control solutions.
The Reverse Mullett Model of Software Engineering
Eira May, a staff writer at Stack Overflow, explores a new model for software engineering that challenges the traditional approach of frontloading the design process.
Upgrade to Elastic Stack 7.17.21 for the Latest Fixes
Elastic, the company behind Elasticsearch, has released version 7.17.21 of the Elastic Stack. This latest update includes bug fixes and improvements across the stack, and the author recommends that developers upgrade to take advantage of the enhancements.
Arduino-Powered Beach Bot Sweeps Shoreline Clean
The Seaside Sweeper, created by a team of students from the University of Colorado Boulder, is an Arduino-based robot that cleans up beaches autonomously or through remote control - a cost-effective solution for maintaining pristine sandy havens.
Uncovering Vector Space Redundancy: pgvector v0.7.0 Innovations
Postgres engineer Pavel Borisov introduces the latest enhancements to the pgvector extension, including float16 vectors, sparse vectors, and bit vectors, which enable significant performance and storage optimizations for vector-based applications.
Bringing IvorySQL to Neon Autoscaling Platform
HighGo Software Inc., a leading provider of PostgreSQL databases, has integrated IvorySQL, an open-source database built on PostgreSQL, with the Neon Vertical Autoscaling Platform. This guide walks developers through the process of setting up IvorySQL on the Neon platform and showcases its Oracle-compatible features.
Scaling PayPal's AI Capabilities with PayPal Cosmos.AI Platform
PayPal has been investing in AI/ML for over a decade to drive innovation and deliver incredible value to customers. The blog details how the PayPal Cosmos.AI Platform is helping accelerate AI/ML adoption across the enterprise.
Secure your software supply chain with GitHub's new Artifact Attestations
GitHub is introducing Artifact Attestations, a new feature that allows developers to create tamper-proof links between software artifacts and their build process. This will help improve supply chain security across the open-source ecosystem.
Automatically Improving Language Model Performance with Continual In-Context Learning
Dosu, an engineering assistant, uses a unique continual in-context learning approach to automatically improve its performance without relying on prompt engineering or complex fine-tuning. This simple yet effective technique can benefit any organization using language models.
Beyond the Insights: Unlocking FedRAMP for US Government Workloads
Here at Red Hat, we've spent over a decade building up the power of Red Hat Insights, making it one of the most valuable pieces of technology included in your Red Hat subscription. Now it's available in a FedRAMP-approved environment.
Node.js v22.1.0 Brings Automatic On-Disk Code Caching and Other Improvements
Node.js v22.1.0 introduces a new feature to automatically cache compiled code on disk, improving startup times for subsequent runs. The release also includes other notable changes like IPv6 support in DNS lookups and a safer URL parsing method.
Supercharge Your Coding with IntelliJ IDEA Ultimate 2024.1
Discover the latest enhancements to IntelliJ IDEA Ultimate, including full line code completion, AI Assistant updates, and a wealth of improvements across Spring, dev containers, Terraform, databases, and more.
GNOME Welcomes 8 New GSoC Contributors for 2024
The GNOME project is excited to announce that they will be mentoring 8 new contributors through the Google Summer of Code (GSoC) program in 2024. These talented individuals will be working on a variety of projects, from improving the developer experience with Tracker SPARQL to porting libipuz to Rust.
Unlocking Open-Source Potential: KDE's Google Summer of Code 2024 Interns
KDE, the renowned open-source software community, has announced its participation in Google Summer of Code (GSoC) 2024, mentoring ten promising projects that aim to enhance the user experience across various KDE applications.
Automate Terraform Deployments with Amazon CodeCatalyst and Terraform Community action
In this article, the author explains how to use the Terraform Community Edition action in Amazon CodeCatalyst to streamline the process of planning and applying Terraform configurations, and how to create a workflow that can leverage this action.
From Gitolite to GitLab: Tor's Migration Journey
Tor, a leading privacy-focused organization, recently completed a major migration from its legacy Gitolite and GitWeb infrastructure to a self-hosted GitLab server. Learn about the challenges they faced and the automation they developed to streamline the process.
ERGs Encourage You to Come As You Are: Meet ElastAsians
Elastic's Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) are creating a diverse and inclusive workplace culture by bringing different backgrounds and perspectives together. The ElastAsians ERG is fostering community and belonging for Asian employees and their allies.
Empowering accessibility: GitHub's journey building an in-house Champions program
GitHub has been on a journey to empower developers, including those with disabilities, to participate fully on its platform. As part of this effort, the company launched an Accessibility Champions program to decentralize ownership of accessibility across the organization.
Evolving the Go Standard Library with math/rand/v2
This article discusses the rationale behind the new math/rand/v2 package in Go 1.22, which brings important improvements to the existing math/rand API while setting an example for how the Go team plans to revise other standard library packages in the future.
Thwarting Cloud-Native Exploits: How the CrowdStrike Falcon Operator Secures Red Hat OpenShift
As Kubernetes becomes increasingly integral to production environments, cyber adversaries are likewise becoming more skilled in cloud-native exploitation. The CrowdStrike Falcon platform and its Kubernetes operator offer comprehensive protection.
Empowering Your Workforce with AI: How Moody's Copilot Ignited Innovation
Moody's, a leading risk assessment firm, developed and quickly launched a custom enterprise copilot to boost productivity and innovation across the company. This article explores their strategic approach to AI transformation.
Upcoming Research at Stack Overflow
Stack Overflow's User Experience team is excited to share details on their upcoming research initiatives, which include discovering solutions for users' unique contexts, scaling the Staging Ground feature, and improving the answering experience. The team is looking for community members to participate in their research studies.
Unleash the Power of SORA: OpenAI's Revolutionary Text-to-Video AI Model
OpenAI's latest masterpiece, SORA, is poised to redefine the video generation landscape. This cutting-edge AI model can transform text prompts into high-quality, photorealistic video sequences, ushering in a new era of creativity and efficiency.
Introducing SharePoint Framework 1.19: Enhancing Enterprise Extensibility Within Microsoft 365
Vesa Juvonen, Principal Program Manager at Microsoft, announces the general availability of SharePoint Framework (SPFx) 1.19, which introduces new capabilities for building enterprise solutions within the Microsoft 365 ecosystem.
Simplify hybrid cloud operations with Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.4
Architecting, deploying, and managing hybrid cloud environments can be a challenging and time-consuming process. With new features in Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.4, you can speed-up and simplify many infrastructure life cycle operations across your entire hybrid cloud environment.
Don't Miss These 5 OpenShift AI Sessions at Summit
No doubt, over the past several months, your brain has been inundated with two letters: A + I. And it's for good reason. And while I won't restate the cliches or common wisdom, I will recommend 5 sessions at Red Hat Summit that will help you make sense of open source AI, learn more, and even play a game!
Announcing additional Extended Update Support for OpenShift 4.14 and beyond!
Red Hat is announcing an optional additional 12-month EUS term for OpenShift 4.14 and subsequent even-numbered Red Hat OpenShift releases in the 4.x series. This takes the full lifecycle available for these EUS releases of OpenShift to three (3) years.
From AI Voice to Fraud: Exposing the Dark Side of Voice Manipulation
Scammers have found a new tactic to dupe companies - faking the voice of well-known figures. This technical journalist explores the alarming rise of AI-powered voice scams and their impact on the software development community.
Embark on a Galactic Adventure with 'To Each This World'
Julie E. Czerneda's standalone science fiction novel 'To Each This World' takes readers on a captivating journey through the last remnants of humanity in a carefully managed world, where the arrival of a long-lost probe sets off a dramatic chain of events.
PyCharm 2024.1.1 Brings AI Assistant, Improved Endpoints Tool, and Cross-Notebook Navigation
Discover the latest updates in PyCharm 2024.1.1, including the introduction of JetBrains AI Assistant in the Community Edition, enhanced Endpoints tool window, and seamless navigation and refactoring across notebooks and scripts.
The 150x pgvector speedup: a year-in-review
In this exciting technical article, software journalist Jonathan Katz provides a comprehensive year-in-review of the impressive performance improvements made to the popular pgvector PostgreSQL extension. Covering key metrics like recall, storage size, index build time, and query throughput, Katz showcases a remarkable 150x speedup in index build time - a true testament to the ongoing development and optimization of this powerful vector search tool.
Understanding Red Hat's response to the XZ security incident
March 29, 2024 is a day that will hardly be forgotten by the open source community: Andres Freund disclosed his findings about the compromise in the xz compression library, which would enable an attacker to silently gain access to a targeted affected system.
Boost your cluster operations with Deployment Validation and Insights Advisor for Workloads
Hey admins, are app developers crashing your clusters? Do they cost you additional operations toil while fixing performance and scalability issues? There's a new and exciting way that Red Hat Insights for Red Hat OpenShift can help you address these issues.
openSUSE Tumbleweed Update Keeps Rolling with New Features and Fixes
The openSUSE Tumbleweed rolling release saw a flurry of updates in April, bringing new features, enhancements, and crucial security fixes across a range of critical components.
Insightful Links Highlight Tech Trends and Political Controversies
Software developer and blogger Russell Coker shares a diverse array of thought-provoking articles on topics ranging from AI ethics to political debates, providing developers with a valuable overview of current industry and societal discussions.
Collaborating smarter, not harder
Carrie Koos, a staff member at Stack Overflow, and Natalie Rotnov, a product marketing manager, have collaborated to introduce exciting new features and capabilities to Stack Overflow for Teams. Their focus is on making collaboration more intuitive, meaningful, and outcome-driven for software developers.
The Apache Hive 4.0 Release Unlocks Unprecedented Data Management Capabilities
The Apache Software Foundation (ASF) has announced the release of Apache Hive 4.0, a major update that empowers data engineers, analysts, and architects with enhanced data management and analytics capabilities at an unprecedented scale.
Unlock the Power of Larger Screens: Arduino IoT Remote App Now Natively Supports Tablets
The Arduino team has unveiled the latest version of their IoT Remote app, featuring a tablet-optimized interface that unleashes the full potential of larger screens for home automation, industrial control, and in-vehicle applications.
Unraveling the seL4 Microkit: A Captivating Wordle Journey
Dive into the seL4 Microkit tutorial, a framework for creating secure embedded systems on the fast and highly assured seL4 microkernel. Explore the Wordle game example as a gateway to understanding the core concepts of this innovative project.
Learn about virtualization at Red Hat Summit 2024
Virtualization is a hot topic in 2024, and for good reason. You want to know what options you have moving forward. This year's Red Hat Summit in Denver, CO (May 7-9) is a great place to ask questions and see how Red Hat can make your life easier.
Defending User Freedom: FSF Takes on Vizio in GPL Enforcement Battle
The Free Software Foundation (FSF) has been subpoenaed to testify in a case against Vizio, a leading TV manufacturer, over the enforcement of the GNU General Public License (GPL). This article explores the FSF's role in upholding user freedoms through GPL enforcement.
Forge Unlocks New Possibilities for Developers with Latest Releases
Atlassian's Forge platform is empowering developers to build better apps with three major new features: a native JavaScript runtime, Forge remote, and an improved UI kit. These updates unlock new possibilities for developer productivity and customer experiences.
Unlock Your Coding Superpowers: GitHub Copilot Workspace Redefines the Developer Experience
GitHub introduces GitHub Copilot Workspace, a revolutionary AI-powered developer environment that seamlessly guides you from idea to code. Unleash your creativity and boost productivity like never before.
Unlock the Power of Cockpit in openSUSE Leap's Release Candidate
The openSUSE Leap 15.6 Release Candidate is here, and it brings the highly anticipated Cockpit web-based admin interface to both Leap and SUSE Package Hub users. Discover how this exciting development can streamline your system management.
Captcha Cracked: Unraveling Dreamwidth's Security Measures
Discover the security challenges faced by Dreamwidth Studios as they implement CAPTCHA checks to validate user requests. This article provides a behind-the-scenes look at the company's efforts to maintain the integrity of their platform.
Dive Into the Laravel Ecosystem: New Video Series Unveiled
Christoph Rumpel, a renowned Laravel expert, has launched an exciting new video series that explores the robust ecosystem of Laravel's first-party tools. Discover the ins and outs of the commercial offerings and free packages that make Laravel development a breeze.
Designing Security-First Symfony Apps: Unleashing the Power of Symfony for Secure Development
Explore secure software development with Stiven Llupa and learn how to integrate security into your Symfony projects. Discover practical insights from real-world projects and enhance your apps without compromising on security.
Qt Visual Studio Tools 3.2.0 Unleashed: Streamlining Cross-Platform Development
The Qt Visual Studio Tools team has released version 3.2.0, bringing experimental QML LSP server support and full ARM64 compatibility for Visual Studio 2022. Discover the enhancements that empower your Qt development workflow.
Droidian Breathes New Life into the Galaxy Note 9
Russell Coker, a technical journalist, explores the potential of running Droidian, a Debian-based Linux distribution, on the Samsung Galaxy Note 9. He shares his experiences, insights, and challenges faced during the installation and testing process.
Celebrating a Decade of FOSS North: Transitioning Leadership
The author, Johan, shares his reflections on the 10th edition of FOSS North, the open-source conference he has been organizing since 2016. He discusses the journey, the people involved, and his decision to step back as the lead organizer, passing the torch to Tobias.
KDE's Goal Sprint Tackles Accessibility, Sustainability, and Automation
In this article, the author provides a detailed overview of the key outcomes and discussions from the recent KDE joint sprint, which focused on accessibility, sustainability, and automation.
Megabytes and Gigabytes for All: Empowering KDE Users with Customizable Storage Sizes
Discover how KDE is making it easier for users to manage their storage units with the new option to display disk sizes in the familiar MB and GB formats. Plus, learn about other exciting UI improvements and bug fixes across the KDE ecosystem.
Navigating the Experimental Waters of bcachefs: A Developer's Diary
Steinar H. Gunderson, a technical journalist, shares his ongoing experiences with the experimental filesystem bcachefs, offering a candid look at its strengths, challenges, and the importance of maintaining robust backups.
Ski Lift Spacer 2000: The Arduino-Powered Solution for Effortless Chairlift Setup
Discover how Marc Antaya, a ski lift operator, used an Arduino Nano Every board to create the Ski Lift Spacer 2000 - a device that helps ski lift operators attach chairs to the cable with precision and ease.
Redefining development: The retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) revolution in software engineering
One of the latest advancements in natural language processing (NLP) is retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), a technique that combines the strengths of information retrieval and natural language generation (NLG). RAG can reshape how software is conceptualized, designed and implemented, ushering in a new era of efficiency and creativity powered by generative models.
Elastic Security evolves into the first and only AI-driven security analytics solution
Elastic Security is leading the charge in the SIEM 3.0 revolution by delivering the first and only security analytics solution with generative AI accelerating every core analyst workflow — optimizing your existing team and empowering newer members to get up and running faster and with more accuracy and efficacy.
Navigating the streaming data landscape with Apache Kafka and Red Hat
In application development, you need efficient and reliable data streaming tools. Developers want seamless data flow, real-time processing, and scalability in their applications.
DirectoryTree Authorization: A Native Role and Permission Management Package for Laravel Developers
The DirectoryTree Authorization package by Steve Bauman offers an easy, native role and permission management system for Laravel developers, with a lightweight API to manage permissions and roles.
Diving into the Web: A Technical Journalist's Review of the Latest Trends and Insights
Dive into the latest web development insights with this comprehensive review, covering topics from AI and JSON to terminal commands and code reviews. Discover thought-provoking perspectives that will help you stay ahead of the curve.
Streamlining KDE Development: Highlights from the 2024 Goals Sprint
David Redondo, a technical journalist for software developers, provides a concise overview of the 2024 KDE Goals sprint, highlighting key discussions and advancements in accessibility, automation, and sustainable software development.
GNOME Foundation Navigates Financial Challenges, Seeks Diverse Board Members
The GNOME Foundation has been operating at a deficit for over three years, leading to the hiring of a new Executive Director to stabilize finances and develop a strategic plan. The Foundation is now seeking to expand its board and increase community representation.
Hotspot v1.5.0 released: The Linux perf GUI for Performance Analysis
Hotspot, a standalone GUI designed to provide a user-friendly interface for analyzing performance data, has released version 1.5.0 with improvements to the disassembly view, authentication, and support for Qt6 and KF6.
Gemini 1.5 Pro Expands to 180+ Countries with Native Audio, System Instructions, and More
Google's latest Gemini 1.5 Pro model is now available in over 180 countries, with new features like native audio understanding, system instructions, and JSON mode to give developers more control.
Google Pay Expands Liability Shift for Visa Device Transactions Globally
Google Pay is now enabling liability shift for eligible Visa device token transactions globally, providing merchants and payment service providers (PSPs) with additional protection against fraudulent transactions.
Streamlining Sign-In with FedCM: Google Identity Services Migration
Chrome is phasing out third-party cookies, and Google is migrating its Identity Services to the new Federated Credential Management (FedCM) API to provide a secure, privacy-preserving sign-in experience for developers.
Two Sea Turtle Enthusiasts Revolutionize Marine Conservation
Caitlin and Nicolas, inspired by their experiences monitoring sea turtles, have created an app called 'We Spot Turtles!' to help track and conserve these endangered species using AI-powered identification.
Calling all students: Lead a Google Developer Student Club
Google Developer Student Clubs (GDSC) are community groups for university students interested in learning and building with Google technologies. Apply to lead a GDSC and learn new skills, dive into Google tech, and create local impact.
Gemini 1.5: Our next-generation model, now available for Private Preview in Google AI Studio
Google Labs' Jaclyn Konzelmann and Wiktor Gworek introduce Gemini 1.5 Pro, a new multimodal model that boasts a record-breaking 1 million token context window and is available for private preview in Google AI Studio.
Exploring the Pros and Cons of the Futuristic Humane AI Pin
Russell Coker, a seasoned technical writer, takes a deep dive into the Humane AI Pin, a cutting-edge device that aims to revolutionize personal computing. With keen insight and a critical eye, he examines the device's features, potential benefits, and underlying challenges.
Elevate Your Games: Google for Games Heads to GDC 2024
Explore the latest game development tools and insights from Google at the Game Developers Conference in San Francisco. From scaling your game with Firebase and Android to leveraging AI for engaging experiences, discover how Google can help you build, grow, and reach players across platforms.
Gemma models in Keras: Unlocking AI's Potential for Developers
The Keras team is excited to unveil Gemma, a family of powerful open-source language models, now available in the KerasNLP collection. This release brings new features tailored for large language models, including a LoRA API and large-scale model-parallel training.
Unlock the Power of Gemini: Build Practical AI Apps
Discover the latest in Google's AI technology with the Build with Google AI video series. Explore how to leverage Gemini's advanced capabilities to create practical AI applications that enhance your workflow and solve real-world problems.
Gema, the AI/ML Trailblazer Helping NASA Detect Asteroids
Meet Gema Parreño Piqueras, an AI/ML Google Developer Expert using her expertise to push the boundaries of technology. From architecture to data science, her journey is inspiring women in tech.
Pioneering AI: Meet the Inaugural Cohort of Google for Startups Accelerator
Google has selected 15 innovative AI startups for its inaugural Google for Startups Accelerator: AI First North America program, aiming to help these tech pioneers scale their solutions and drive breakthroughs across industries.
Open-Source Braille Embosser Delivers Accessible Printing for All
Explore the latest innovation in accessible technology - an open-source braille embosser that empowers visually impaired users to print their own documents. This cost-effective solution is a game-changer for inclusive computing.
Unleashing the Power of Arduino and Synthetic Data to Detect Rooftop Ice Buildup
The Arduino team has developed a cutting-edge computer vision system using the Portenta H7 board, Portenta Vision Shield, and AI tools to tackle the dangerous problem of icicle and ice dam formation on rooftops.
Empowering Developers with Trusted Language Extensions for PostgreSQL
Jonathan Katz, a software engineer at AWS, presents on Trusted Language Extensions (TLEs) for PostgreSQL, a feature that allows developers to write database extensions in safe, high-performance languages like Rust and JavaScript.
Unveiling TypeScript 5.5 Beta: A Trove of Enhancements for Developers
Discover the latest innovations in TypeScript 5.5 Beta, as senior program manager Daniel Rosenwasser takes us on a journey through a host of exciting new features, optimizations, and developer-friendly improvements.
Debian Packages Get a Makeover: Orphans Find New Homes on Salsa
Petter Reinholdtsen, a dedicated Debian contributor, has been on a mission to migrate orphaned Debian packages to Git repositories on the Salsa platform. In just 9 days, he has managed to move 10% of the 438 packages lacking version control, with more work to be done.
ServiceNow Catalog for Terraform Simplifies Infrastructure Provisioning
HashiCorp has released version 2.5 of the ServiceNow Service Catalog for Terraform, introducing no-code module support and streamlined MID server configuration to empower ServiceNow users to provision infrastructure more efficiently and securely.
Optimizing Vector Retrieval with Advanced Graph-Based Metadata Techniques Using LangChain and Neo4j
The author introduces techniques for optimizing vector search by leveraging graph-based metadata filtering using LangChain and Neo4j, allowing developers to precisely refine their document selection using structured criteria.
Turning Raspberry Pis into AI Powerhouses: Llamafile Unlocks Open Source AI for All
The Llamafile project from Mozilla's Innovation group has made major strides in the past four months, including GPU support for NVIDIA and AMD, astounding CPU performance gains, and bringing cutting-edge open AI models to low-cost devices like the Raspberry Pi.
Unlock your cloud and OpenShift costs with Red Hat Insights
Red Hat Insights adds cost management capabilities for ARM, IBM Z and POWER, helping customers gain visibility and control over their cloud and OpenShift spending.
Amplify Launch Week: A Spotlight on AWS's Frontend Web and Mobile Platform
AWS is hosting a week-long celebration of its Amplify platform, showcasing the latest features and capabilities for building full-stack web and mobile apps on AWS. Join the daily events to learn, code, and provide feedback.
Unleash the Power of Drag-and-Drop Sorting with Alpine.js
Discover the new Alpine.js Sort plugin that allows you to easily re-order elements with a smooth drag-and-drop experience. Learn how to implement it and dive into the comprehensive Livewire screencast series that takes you through the entire process.
Debian Installer Gets Netplan Integration
The Debian Installer team has been working to integrate Netplan, the declarative network configuration tool, into the standard Debian installation process. This allows for a smooth transition to a Netplan-configured system right from the installation.
Mixing C++ and Rust for Fun and Profit: Part 3
In this article, the author discusses various tools and frameworks that can be used to integrate C++ and Rust, including bindgen, CXX, autocxx, and CXX-Qt. The article provides an overview of the capabilities and limitations of these tools, and highlights the benefits of using them to promote memory safety in critical areas of your application.
Survival and Rebuilding: Terry Pratchett's Gripping Tale of 'Nation'
Terry Pratchett's standalone young adult fantasy novel 'Nation' takes readers on a poignant journey of loss, resilience, and the clash of cultures as a young man named Mau and a stranded British girl named Daphne navigate the aftermath of a devastating tsunami.
Reliable data management for virtual machines running on OpenShift with Portworx
Portworx delivers enterprise-grade storage and data management features for virtual machines running on Red Hat OpenShift Service on AWS (ROSA).
KDE Mega Sprint Recap: Improving Automation, Eco, and Accessibility
In this article, technical journalist Nate shares an overview of the productive week he spent in Berlin attending the KDE Board of Directors sprint and the KDE Goals mega-sprint, where contributors worked on improving KDE's automation, eco-friendliness, and accessibility.
Take the unknowns out of your next RHEL upgrade with Leapp
Seamlessly upgrading an operating system in-place can be one of the biggest challenges due to potential package incompatibility, kernel customizations, or outdated and unsupported modules. This is where a structured tool can make all the difference.
Cultivating Community in Free Software: An Interview with David Wilson
In this exciting interview, technical journalist Miriam Bastian speaks with David Wilson, creator of the System Crafters channel and community, about the importance of community in free software and his upcoming keynote at LibrePlanet 2024.
Unlocking the Power of Generative AI: LangSmith Now Available on the Azure Marketplace
LangChain announces the availability of LangSmith, their unified DevOps platform for developing, collaborating, testing, and monitoring LLM applications, as a transactable offering in the Azure Marketplace.
Securing millions of developers through 2FA
GitHub has dramatically increased 2FA adoption as part of their responsibility to make the software ecosystem more secure. Read on to learn how they secured millions of developers and why they're urging more organizations to join them in these efforts.
Forge Fields Unlock New Possibilities for Elements Connect
Atlassian Gold Marketplace Partner Elements navigates the technical complexities of transitioning its flagship product, Elements Connect, to the cloud. The team uncovered Forge custom fields as the missing piece, enabling seamless integration and enhanced functionality.
The Best of Third-Party Components and Libraries
One of the great strengths of RAD Studio is how little you need to do to create incredible apps which can run on Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, and Linux. The secret sauce is the component-based way of programming using ready-made components from third-party vendors.
Navigating the web of Scattered Spider: Defending financial institutions from cybercriminal networks
Elastic Security helps financial institutions battle the sophisticated tactics employed by the Scattered Spider cybercriminal group, providing advanced SIEM and user behavior analytics to detect and respond to modern threats.
Anonymous Event Broadcasting Takes Laravel 11.5 to New Heights
Laravel 11.5 brings exciting new features like anonymous event broadcasting, Blade performance improvements, and the ability to generate URLs with query parameters. Dive into the details with our technical journalist's overview.
Emoji-Filled C Code: A Surprisingly Functional Approach
Veteran Linux journalist Russell Coker shares his foray into using emojis in source code, inspired by the XKCD comic 'Code Quality.' Discover how this unique coding style can capture the reader's attention and potentially enhance error messaging.
Supercharge Your Microsoft Teams Development with the Latest Teams Toolkit Update
Discover the exciting new features and improvements in the April 2024 update of the Teams Toolkit for Visual Studio Code, empowering developers to build even more powerful Microsoft Teams apps.
Is GenAI the next dot-com bubble?
Amidst the rapid rise of generative AI models like Llama 3 and ChatGPT, experts are questioning whether the AI industry is heading towards a dot-com-style bubble. This article explores the parallels and lessons from the past to understand the future of AI.
Is a slow but low-consumption system more energy efficient? Let's measure, with RHEL!
Red Hat TAM Christian Horn investigates whether slower systems can be more energy efficient than fast systems, using the Performance Co-Pilot (PCP) suite in Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) to measure power consumption.
Fedora Linux 40: A Leap Forward for Open Source
Red Hat, the leading provider of open-source solutions, has announced the release of Fedora Linux 40, a significant update to their community-driven Linux distribution. This article highlights the key features and enhancements that make Fedora Linux 40 an exciting development for software developers.
Microsoft's Security Incentives: A Cybersecurity Wake-Up Call
Former White House cyber policy director A. J. Grotto sheds light on the economic incentives for tech giants like Microsoft to improve their security practices, highlighting the need for increased government scrutiny and customer pressure.
Embrace the Future of CI/CD with Bitbucket's Dynamic Pipelines
Bitbucket Cloud unveils Dynamic Pipelines, a groundbreaking innovation that revolutionizes CI/CD workflows. Discover how this flexible solution empowers both individual teams and entire organizations to streamline their software development processes.
Mastering Service Workers: Powering Offline Experiences with Vultr
Discover how service workers can revolutionize your web applications, providing seamless offline functionality and enhanced user experiences. This guide, brought to you by Vultr, walks you through setting up service workers on your Vultr-hosted web app.
Mastering Event Dispatch in Angular: Enhancing User Experience with Seamless Interactivity
Discover how Angular's new event delegation system, inspired by the convergence with Wiz, improves server-side rendering and user experience by ensuring smooth interactivity even before full hydration.
C++ Community Gathers for Pure Virtual: Free Virtual Conference with Linux, Modules, and Containers on Tap
Microsoft's C++ Developer Advocate Sy Brand shares a preview of the pre-conference videos for the upcoming Pure Virtual C++ virtual conference, covering a range of topics from Linux development to containers.
Unlock the Power of Bitbucket Cloud: Cloud Migration Trials Now Available
Bitbucket, the renowned software development platform, has recently announced the availability of cloud migration trials for its Bitbucket Cloud service, empowering enterprises to seamlessly transition from Bitbucket Data Center.
Unleash the Power of the Microsoft Build of OpenJDK: April 2024 Patch and Security Update Release
The Microsoft Java team has announced the latest April 2024 patch and security update release for the Microsoft Build of OpenJDK, delivering key performance improvements and security enhancements to Java developers.
Unleash the Power of Inferred Spans: Revealing Latency Mysteries in Your Distributed Systems
Dive into the cutting-edge Inferred Spans feature from Elastic, which seamlessly integrates with OpenTelemetry to shed light on the hidden performance bottlenecks in your distributed applications.
Exploring the Mind of a Postgres Pioneer: An Interview with David Wheeler
Dive into the world of Postgres as we sit down with David Wheeler, the Principal Architect at Tembo and the creator of PGXN. Learn about his influential role in the Postgres community and his insights on the future of this powerful database technology.
Unraveling 11 of the Most Popular Machine Learning Algorithms
Explore the key capabilities, strengths, and limitations of 11 essential machine learning algorithms that are transforming industries, from supervised learning to reinforcement models.
Connect Azure SQL to External Services with Ease: External REST Endpoint Invocation Preview
Microsoft is offering a private preview of External REST Endpoint Invocation with Azure SQL Managed Instance, allowing developers to easily call REST and GraphQL endpoints from their Azure SQL databases.
Transitioning from Chef Cookbooks to Ansible Playbooks: A seamless journey
The shift from Chef to Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform has become a strategic choice for many organizations seeking simplicity, scalability and ease of use for configuration management and automation tools. This article explores the process of converting Chef cookbooks into Ansible Playbooks, providing insights and guidance for a smooth and efficient transition.
5 reasons to adopt AI platforms in 2024
Change is not just a constant—it's a driving force behind growth and innovation. Digital transformation has spurred a digital-first economy over the past two years. Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) are at the forefront, helping organizations prepare for the future, digitalize and permanently reduce business costs.
Unlock Developer Potential and Control Cloud Costs with The Infrastructure Cloud
HashiCorp introduces The Infrastructure Cloud, a new way to deliver infrastructure and security lifecycle management via the HashiCorp Cloud Platform, helping organizations ship code quickly while minimizing cloud costs and security risks.
Gear Up for PGDay UK 2024: Call for Papers and Sponsors Now Open
PGDay UK 2024, a premier event for the PostgreSQL community, is set to return to London on September 11th. The organizers are now accepting proposals for talks and seeking sponsors to make this year's conference a resounding success.
Explore the Galactic Empire: A Journey Through Asimov's Classic Sci-Fi
Dive into the lesser-known Galactic Empire series by the legendary Isaac Asimov, as our technical journalist uncovers the intriguing plot twists and quirky technological details that make this early sci-fi work both compelling and hilariously outdated.
Symfony Developers Rejoice: A Sneak Peek into the Latest Updates
Symfony, the popular PHP framework, continues to impress developers with its ongoing advancements. In this article, we'll explore the highlights of the latest Symfony updates, including compatibility with PHP 8.4 and exciting new features in Symfony 7.1.
Navigating the Complexities of WSDL: A Developer's Journey with debbugs
In this article, software developer Bernhard Wiedemann shares his quest to create a WSDL file for interacting with debbugs, the software powering Debian's Bug Tracking System. As the maintainer of python-debianbts, a crucial library for the popular reportbug tool, he faces challenges in keeping up with changing SOAP dependencies.
Michael Meeks Shares His Latest Activities and Accomplishments
Michael Meeks, a software developer and contributor to the LibreOffice project, has shared an update on his recent activities and projects in his blog. The article provides a glimpse into Meeks' work and personal life, highlighting his ongoing contributions to the open-source community.
Modernize an Existing Windows Service to a .NET 6 gRPC Service with Amazon ECS
In this blog post, the author demonstrates how a legacy Windows service running on the .NET Framework can be upgraded to an ASP.NET Core gRPC service and deployed on Amazon Elastic Container Service (ECS) with an Application Load Balancer (ALB).
Diving Into the Unseen World of Internet Infrastructure
Explore the fascinating world of undersea cables, brute-force SSH attacks, and the tools that power modern software development in this captivating web review.
Mastering Modern C++: Uncovering the Power of Container Adapters
Explore the world of C++ container adapters and discover how they can elevate your programming experience. This article provides a comprehensive overview of the essential container types in modern C++, with a focus on the versatile container adapters.
Transforming Your Backyard: A Builder's Journey
In this inspiring article, the author shares his experience of creating a stunning deck and pergola in his backyard, drawing inspiration from a recent trip to Thailand. Follow along as he tackles the project, from leveling the ground to building the intricate structure.
The Friday Five — April 19, 2024
Red Hat Corporate Communications provides a quick overview of the top stories in the tech industry, including cloud, AI and automation for telcos, Red Hat security impact scale, new Red Hat TV episodes, Intel's enterprise AI innovations, and AnsibleFest 2024.
Caching to the Rescue: Data API Builder's Powerful New Feature
Data API builder, Microsoft's open-source API management solution, has just released version 0.11 with a game-changing new feature - in-memory caching. This can significantly boost your application's performance and reduce the load on your database.
VS Code C++ Extension Supercharges Performance: 3.6x Faster Symbol Search, 1.5x Faster Colorization
Microsoft's C++ team has released a major update to the Visual Studio Code C++ extension, focused on dramatically improving performance for developers. Key improvements include a 3.6x speedup for symbol search and a 1.5x boost for code colorization.
Elastic community ambassadors: Amplifying voices and inspiring the next generation
Developers can leverage ambassador programs like Elastic's to amplify their expertise, build valuable communities, and mentor aspiring technologists. Discover three compelling reasons to join as a community ambassador.
GitHub Unveils Policy Proposal to Responsibly Address Deepfake Concerns
GitHub is seeking community feedback on a proposed update to their Acceptable Use Policy to address the misuse of synthetic and manipulated media tools for non-consensual intimate imagery and disinformation, while protecting valuable research.
Unleash the Power of Vectors: Optimizing Search with KMeans, Voronoi Cells, and Inverted Index
Discover how Davide Mauri, a Principal Product Manager at Azure SQL, leverages KMeans clustering, Voronoi cells, and an inverted file index to supercharge vector search performance in Azure SQL Database.
Audit Your Apps Like a Pro: Marie Minasyan Shares Her Secrets at SymfonyOnline June 2024
Dive into Marie Minasyan's SymfonyOnline June 2024 talk on effectively auditing applications. Learn the essential tools and techniques to uncover hidden issues and optimize your clients' software.
Automate Policy with Ansible: Unlock Efficiency, Compliance, and Scalability
As the sophistication and volume of attacks continue to increase, it's crucial for organizations to automate policy management across their complex hybrid environments. Discover how Ansible can help you streamline compliance and accelerate innovation.
Unlock Your Maker Potential: Discover the Best Software for Every Experience Level
Explore the essential software tools that empower makers of all skill levels to bring their creative visions to life, from beginner-friendly platforms to advanced coding environments.
A Delightful New Cast of Characters Shines in Discworld's Latest
Veteran Discworld author Terry Pratchett delivers a fresh take on the beloved fantasy series, shifting the spotlight to a new ensemble of characters who bring their own charms and concerns to the iconic Ankh-Morpork setting.
The KDE Breeze Icon Team Delivers Exciting April 2024 Updates
The KDE Breeze icon team has released their latest updates for April 2024, including enhancements to Labplot, maps, and media icons. This article provides a quick overview of the changes as an enthusiastic technical journalist.
OpenCV 5 Unlocked: Powering the Next Generation of Computer Vision
The OpenCV team has been hard at work, delivering remarkable advancements in the latest version of this renowned open-source computer vision library. Discover the cutting-edge features that are shaping the future of visual AI.
Building a scalable gateway for Microsoft AI
Microsoft's AI team builds experiences like Bing and Copilot used by over 1 billion monthly active users. They needed a high-performance and reliable gateway to unify their services, and chose to build it with .NET 8 and YARP, Microsoft's reverse proxy project.
Unlocking the Power of Graph Databases: The Release of GQL:2024
The software development community is abuzz with the news of the release of GQL:2024, the first version of the GQL standard, published by the ISO. This groundbreaking development promises to revolutionize how developers work with graph databases.
From PostgreSQL to Graph: Exploring Apache AGE's Innovative Database Integration
Discover how Apache AGE is revolutionizing the way developers work with complex, interconnected data by seamlessly integrating powerful graph database functionality into the trusted PostgreSQL relational database.
Reliable Java Apps on Azure: Secure, Scalable, and Resilient
The latest update to the Reliable Web App Pattern for Java on Azure introduces enhanced security, scalability, and resilience features that make it a must-have resource for Java developers looking to build state-of-the-art cloud applications.
The Ultimate AI Subfields Showdown: Deep Learning vs. Machine Learning
In this engaging article, technical journalist Bharat delves into the world of Artificial Intelligence, exploring the key differences between Deep Learning and Machine Learning - two subfields that are often used interchangeably.
Unlocking the Power of 3D Cameras: A Quick Comparison of Orbbec and RealSense
In this article, technical journalist Phil Nelson provides a concise overview of the capabilities and features of the Orbbec and Intel RealSense 3D cameras, helping software developers determine which solution best fits their needs.
AnsibleFest 2024: Schedule Ansible into your Red Hat Summit and AnsibleFest agenda
AnsibleFest 2024 is coming up in Denver, Colorado, from May 6 - 9, 2024. As we did last year, AnsibleFest is co-located with Red Hat Summit – giving attendees a chance to explore the broader Red Hat portfolio all in a single city and event!
Developers Rejoice: Microsoft Graph API for SharePoint Pages is Now Generally Available
Microsoft has announced the general availability of the Microsoft Graph API for SharePoint Pages, providing developers with powerful tools to programmatically interact with SharePoint Pages and News posts.
Unleashing the Power of PeerTube: A Decentralized Video Sharing Platform
Discover PeerTube, an innovative open-source video hosting platform that empowers users to take control of their online content. This article delves into the project's mission, key features, and the visionary team behind it.
Unlocking the Power of PeerTube: A Beginner's Guide
Discover PeerTube, an open-source video platform that's revolutionizing the way developers and users interact with online content. This article offers a comprehensive overview of the platform, its features, and its potential impact on the software development community.
Dive Into PeerTube: The Open-Source Video Hosting Platform
Discover PeerTube, an exciting open-source video hosting platform that empowers developers and users alike. This overview explores the platform's features and capabilities, highlighting its potential impact on the digital content landscape.
Exploring PeerTube: A Social Video Platform for the Decentralized Web
PeerTube is an open-source, decentralized video platform that aims to provide an alternative to centralized video hosting services. This article takes a closer look at the project and its innovative approach to online video.
Discover PeerTube: The Open-Source YouTube Alternative
PeerTube is an open-source video hosting platform that aims to provide an alternative to the centralized power of YouTube. Developed by a dedicated community, this decentralized solution is gaining attention among tech-savvy users and creators.
Unlocking Faster Builds and Larger Sizes with Bitbucket Pipelines' New Container Runtime
Bitbucket Pipelines is undergoing a major infrastructure upgrade, introducing a new container runtime that promises faster build speeds and support for larger step sizes up to 8x. Here's what developers need to know.
Unlocking the Power of PeerTube: An Open-Source Video Hosting Alternative
PeerTube, an open-source video hosting platform, is shaking up the industry with its innovative approach to decentralized content distribution. This article explores the key features and benefits of this cutting-edge technology.
Unlock the Power of PeerTube: A Journalist's Dive into the Open-Source Video Platform
Discover the innovative features and community-driven development of PeerTube, an open-source alternative to centralized video platforms, as our technical journalist explores its potential for software developers.
Elastic Universal Profiling agent, a continuous profiling solution, is now open source
Elastic has open-sourced its industry-leading Universal Profiling agent, an eBPF-based continuous profiling solution, under the Apache 2 license. The move aims to democratize hyper-scaler efficiency and enable the OpenTelemetry community to adopt continuous profiling as a key observability signal.
Expand your app's reach and capabilities on Microsoft Teams with API-based message extensions
Microsoft has announced the general availability of API-based message extensions, making it easier than ever for developers to integrate their apps into Microsoft Teams and extend their app's functionality to over 320 million users.
Kdenlive 24.02.2: Smooth Sailing with Performance Optimizations
Kdenlive, the open-source video editing software, has released version 24.02.2 with a focus on improving performance and fixing various issues. The update includes optimizations for clip movement, enhanced macOS and Windows support, and bug fixes for copy/paste of effects, rotoscoping, and Nvidia encoding.
Postman Interceptor now works with the Postman web app
Postman Interceptor is a browser extension that helps developers intercept any browser HTTP/S traffic and cookies and bring them into Postman. The company has announced that Postman Interceptor now works with the Postman web app, allowing users to capture requests and sync their browser cookies without leaving their browser.
Sovereign solutions for sensitive workloads: Elastic on Google Distributed Cloud Hosted
Elastic and Google Cloud have partnered to offer a comprehensive solutions portfolio for sovereign cloud use cases, with Google Distributed Cloud Hosted (GDCH) providing an air-gapped private cloud environment for the most critical workloads.
Node.js Collaboration Summit Recap: Driving Innovation in the Node.js Ecosystem
The Node.js collaboration summit brings together contributors and community members to share knowledge, brainstorm solutions, and push forward new initiatives in the Node.js project. This report covers the key discussions and outcomes from the 2024 London summit.
Upcoming on the 6-Month Roadmap for Java on Azure Tools
Jialuo Gan, a Program Manager at Microsoft, shares an exciting update on the roadmap for Java on Azure Developer Tools, including enhancements for keeping up with the latest Azure services, building cloud-native apps, and improving the intelligent app experience.
Modernizing QTextDocument: Enhancing Tables and Responsive Images
Carl Schwan, a software developer, has been working on improving the QTextDocument library in Qt. In this article, he shares the enhancements he has implemented, including better default table styles and support for responsive images.
Renowned Security Expert Bruce Schneier Announces Upcoming Speaking Engagements
Renowned security expert and public-interest technologist Bruce Schneier has revealed his upcoming speaking engagements, including two high-profile events at the upcoming RSA Conference 2024 in San Francisco.
Embedding Godot, the Open-Source Game Engine, into Your Apps
Miguel de Icaza, the co-founder of Xamarin, shares his journey of incorporating the powerful Godot game engine into his software projects over the past decade, culminating in the creation of SwiftGodotKit for embedding Godot content into iOS apps.
Reproducible and minimal source-only tarballs
The author describes his practical experiments with reproducible release artifacts, following up on his earlier thoughts that led to discussion and a patch to make Guix tarballs reproducible.
Unleash Your Java Prowess: Must-Know Frameworks for 2024
Discover the powerful Java frameworks that will take your development to new heights in 2024, from Spring and Micronaut to Hibernate and Kafka. Our technical journalist provides an insightful overview to help you decide which tools to explore further.
Kubuntu 24.04 Beta Brings Exciting New Features and Enhancements
Kubuntu, the popular KDE-based Linux distribution, has just released its 24.04 beta, packed with fresh branding, artwork, and a new testing tool called KubuQA. Developers and enthusiasts are invited to try it out and provide valuable feedback.
Dive into Squid Fishing Horrors: A Journalist's Expose
Veteran technology journalist Bruce Schneier uncovers the grim realities of the squid fishing industry, shedding light on the appalling conditions faced by deckhands on these vessels. This eye-opening report is a must-read for anyone concerned about worker exploitation and the dark side of our global food supply.
Discovering the Depths of Tech: A Weekly Dive into the Latest Innovations
Dive into the latest tech news and insights, from the rise and fall of Silicon Graphics to the environmental impact of software design. Explore the world of AI, cloud computing, and more with this engaging overview.
Debian Contributions: From SSO Authentication to /usr-Move and More
Freexian, a leading software contributor, has been actively contributing to Debian, tackling a range of technical challenges. This article provides a concise overview of their latest achievements, from implementing SSO authentication for jitsi.debian.social to updates on the /usr-move initiative.
Unraveling the Belgian eID: OpenSC's Challenges and the Official BeID Solution
Discover the intricacies of using the Belgian eID on Linux systems, as a technical journalist explores the differences between the open-source OpenSC library and the official BeID solution, shedding light on the challenges and updates in this space.
Unlocking Opportunity: Empowering the Next Generation of Open Source Leaders Through All In Africa
GitHub's All In program is advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in open source through community-driven initiatives like All In Africa, which is now accepting applications for a new cohort.
Unlock the Power of AI-Assisted Pull Request Descriptions in Bitbucket Cloud
Bitbucket, the popular code hosting platform, has introduced a groundbreaking feature that aims to revolutionize the way developers write pull request descriptions. With the power of Atlassian Intelligence, Bitbucket now offers AI-assisted pull request descriptions, empowering developers to save time and craft more effective summaries of their code changes.
Russell Coker Outlines His Approach to Licensing Content for AI Training
Russell Coker, a prominent Debian developer, has shared his perspective on how he plans to handle the licensing of his blog content for use in AI training datasets. His approach aims to balance legal rights with practical realities.
Postman Acquires Orbit to Supercharge Community Growth on the Public API Network
Postman, the leading API platform, has acquired Orbit, the leading community growth management tool. This strategic move aims to empower API providers to foster thriving communities around their APIs on the Postman Public API Network.
Postman Acquires Orbit to Boost API Community Engagement
Postman, the leading API platform, has announced the acquisition of Orbit, the premier tool for building and growing online communities. This strategic move aims to enhance collaboration and engagement within the expansive Postman Public API Network.
Postman Acquires Orbit: Supercharging API Communities on the Postman Public API Network
Postman, the leading API platform, has acquired Orbit, a tool that helps developer companies manage and grow their communities. This move aims to enhance collaboration and engagement within the Postman Public API Network.
PostgreSQL 17 Adds New COPY Option: LOG_VERBOSITY
Masahiko Sawada recently committed a patch to PostgreSQL 17 that introduces a new COPY option called LOG_VERBOSITY. This feature provides more detailed information about discarded rows during COPY operations, helping developers identify and address problematic data.
Pioneering the Future of AI Infrastructure: Behind Meta's Visionary Approach
Meet Kevin L., a technical program manager at Meta, who has been instrumental in building the cutting-edge infrastructure that powers the company's groundbreaking AI research and innovations, including the Llama language model.
Narrowly Averted Cyber Catastrophe: The XZ Utils Backdoor That Almost Infected the World
A nation-state attack targeting a critical open-source library was thwarted at the last minute, but it highlights the vulnerability of the global software supply chain and the need for better security measures.
Mastering the Interactivity API: A Powerful Tool for Building Dynamic WordPress Blocks
The Interactivity API in WordPress 6.5 empowers developers to create interactive blocks with advanced features, including responsive animations, seamless navigation, and instant search - all without relying on jQuery.
Unlocking Developer Empowerment: Exploring Facebook's Latest Platform Advancements
Facebook's developer platform has undergone a significant transformation, introducing a suite of new resources to empower software developers worldwide. In this in-depth article, we delve into the key highlights of these platform enhancements.
Terraform 1.8 Adds Provider Functions for AWS, Google Cloud, and Kubernetes
HashiCorp has announced the general availability of provider-defined functions in the AWS, Google Cloud, and Kubernetes providers, enabling the Terraform community to build custom functions and extend the capabilities of Terraform.
Meta's Next-Generation AI Training and Inference Accelerator
Meta is sharing details about the next generation of its custom-built Meta Training and Inference Accelerator (MTIA), a family of chips designed to power the company's AI workloads with significant improvements over the previous version.
Mastering Privacy Compliance with CI/CD: A Guide for Compliance Teams
Google's new Checks CI/CD tooling enables compliance teams to seamlessly integrate app privacy and compliance scanning into their software development pipelines, reducing manual effort and boosting confidence in public releases.
Maintaining the Postgres Extension Ecosystem: A Deep Dive
Devrim Gündüz, a Postgres expert and maintainer of the Postgres Yum and Zypp repositories, presents a comprehensive overview of the challenges and best practices involved in packaging Postgres extensions for enterprise Linux distributions.
How Time Travel Debugging team uses Copilot Chat for C++
Ken Sykes and Juan Carlos Arevalo Baeza, Principal Software Engineers on the Time Travel Debugging team at Microsoft, have been integrating GitHub Copilot and Copilot Chat into their C++ development workflows in Visual Studio Code.
Crafting Open Source AI: Guiding Policymakers on Responsible Innovation
GitHub enables developer collaboration on innovative software projects, and is committed to ensuring policymakers understand developer needs when crafting AI regulation. The company submitted a filing on the benefits of open source AI and how policies should focus on AI systems, not just models.
Optimize Vector Search and Storage with Scalar and Binary Quantization in PostgreSQL
Discover how to leverage scalar and binary quantization techniques to reduce the storage and memory footprint of vector workloads in PostgreSQL with the pgvector extension, without sacrificing too much in performance or recall.
Go Developers Embrace AI, But Python Still Dominates the Generative AI Landscape
In this technical article, we dive into the results of the latest Go Developer Survey, uncovering insights on developer sentiment, the rise of AI-powered services, and the challenges faced by Go developers looking to expand their skills.
Captcha Check: Securing User Interactions on Dreamwidth
Dreamwidth, a popular blogging platform, has implemented a CAPTCHA system to validate user requests and ensure the integrity of their platform. This article provides a quick overview of how Dreamwidth is using CAPTCHA to protect its users and maintain a secure environment.
Building the Video Encoding Service (VES): The Cosmos Microservice for Netflix Video Encoding
Netflix's Cosmos platform powers the Netflix video processing pipeline using microservices. This article dives into the details of building the Video Encoding Service (VES), a key component of the video processing pipeline.
AI-Powered Startups Shine: Meet the Inaugural Google for Startups Accelerator Cohort
Google has selected 15 innovative AI-focused startups for its new Google for Startups Accelerator: AI-First program in North America, providing hands-on mentorship and technical support to help them scale their solutions.
Unlock PostgreSQL's Vertical Scaling Power with CloudNativePG
Discover the surprising potential of PostgreSQL's vertical scalability through optimized CPU, RAM, and storage resources. Explore the strategies within the CloudNativePG stack, including separate volumes for data and transaction logs, temporary tablespaces, and I/O segregation for tables and indexes.
Jonah H. Harris: The Pragmatic PostgreSQL Pioneer
Jonah H. Harris, the Founder of NEXTGRES, is a seasoned database enthusiast, user, administrator, and developer. With a passion for learning and a deep architectural understanding of databases, software, and systems, he shares his insights on PostgreSQL and his journey in the tech industry.
Get Ready for the Threads API: A Technical Journalist's Guide
Facebook's Developer team is gearing up to launch the highly anticipated Threads API, enabling creators, developers, and brands to build unique integrations, manage their Threads presence at scale, and share fresh content with their communities.
Chronon, Airbnb's ML Feature Platform, Is Now Open Source
Airbnb is making its ML feature platform, Chronon, open source along with partners at Stripe. Chronon offers observability and management tools, allows ML practitioners to use a variety of data sources, and handles the complexity of data engineering.
Gear up for the latest beta releases from Apple
Apple has just released the beta versions of its latest operating systems, including iOS 17.5, iPadOS 17.5, macOS 14.5, and more. Developers should get ready to test their apps on these updates and take advantage of the new SDK features in Xcode 15.3.
Cloudflare Supercharges Browser Rendering, Rolls Out Snippets, and Brings Workers for Platforms to All
Cloudflare announces the general availability of the Browser Rendering API, the rollout of Cloudflare Snippets, and the introduction of Workers for Platforms for all users, empowering developers to build powerful and scalable web applications.
Terraform Cloud Enhances Visibility and Control for Projects
HashiCorp has introduced new features in Terraform Cloud to help software developers better manage and control their infrastructure projects, including a dedicated project overview page and the ability to scope version control system connections to specific projects.
Sticky Lines, Quick Documentation Improvements, Full Line Completion, and More in WebStorm 2024.1
The first major release of 2024 for the JavaScript and TypeScript IDE WebStorm brings a host of new features, including sticky lines, quick documentation improvements, full line code completion, and more.
PyCharm 2024.1 Is Here! Hugging Face Model Card Previews, Local Full Line Code Completion Updates, and more!
PyCharm 2024.1 is out with many key updates, including full line code completion for frontend frameworks, documentation preview for Hugging Face models and datasets, and multiple improvements to the user experience.
Discover What's Ahead at WWDC24 and More in the New Apple Developer YouTube Channel
Apple's Hello Developer newsletter offers a sneak peek at WWDC24, highlights the new Develop in Swift Tutorials, and explores how game designers Zach Gage and Jack Schlesinger rebooted the crossword puzzle.
Balancing Productivity and Risk with AI Developer Tools
As AI-powered developer tools become more prevalent, it's crucial to weigh the benefits of increased productivity against the potential security risks. This article explores the trade-offs and strategies for mitigating risks when using generative AI in software development.
Uncovering the Depths of the XZ Vulnerability: A Journalist's Investigation
In a shocking discovery, software developer Joey Hess uncovers the potential for a far-reaching attack involving the XZ compression library, beyond the initial SSH backdoor incident. Read on for an in-depth analysis of the looming threat and the steps being taken to address it.
Security research without ever leaving GitHub: From code scanning to CVE via Codespaces and private vulnerability reporting
This blog post is an in-depth walkthrough on how the GitHub Security Lab performs security research leveraging GitHub features, including code scanning, CodeQL, and Codespaces.
Phosh and GNOME Updates: A Dive into the Latest Free Software Activities
Guido Günther, a prominent figure in the free software community, shares a comprehensive update on the developments happening across various projects, including Phosh, Phoc, GNOME Calls, and more. Discover the exciting new features and improvements that are shaping the future of open-source software.
JetBrains Supports Open-Source Ecosystem by Funding Volar
JetBrains, the creator of the popular WebStorm IDE, has announced a $10,000 donation to the Volar project, a crucial component for Vue.js development. This move highlights their commitment to fostering a healthy open-source community.
End of Support for Microsoft Products Reliant on Older Azure DevOps Authentication
Microsoft is ending support for older authentication methods used by out-of-support Visual Studio and other Microsoft products that integrate with Azure DevOps. Developers should migrate to newer versions before March 2025.
Discover the Latest Microsoft 365 Developer Innovations at the Community Conference
Join the exciting Microsoft 365 Community Conference and dive into the cutting-edge developer sessions covering Copilot, SharePoint, Teams, Viva, and more. Hear insights directly from Microsoft's product leaders.
Bitbucket Cloud Prepares for Custom Merge Check Enhancements
Bitbucket Cloud is introducing a range of changes to its core pull request workflow and merge check configuration, including the introduction of 'on-merge' checks and the ability to mark custom checks as 'recommended' or 'required'.
Postgres Extensions Packaged as OCI Images: The Future of Extensibility
At OnGres, the team behind StackGres, a Kubernetes platform for Postgres, has been operating a Postgres extension repository for years. They now share their insights on why Postgres extensions should be packaged and distributed as OCI images.
Leveling up Workers AI: General Availability and more new capabilities
Today, we're excited to make a series of announcements, including Workers AI, Cloudflare's inference platform becoming GA and support for fine-tuned models with LoRAs and one-click deploys from HuggingFace. Cloudflare Workers now supports the Python programming language, and more
Exploring Versions of the Postgres Logical Replication Protocol
Postgres logical replication has evolved over the years, with newer protocol versions introducing features like streaming of in-progress transactions and parallel apply. This article dives into these protocol versions and their impact on performance and reliability.
Microsoft Graph Webinars: Mapping Meeting Registration to Webinar APIs
Microsoft is deprecating the Microsoft Graph meeting registration beta APIs and introducing new webinar APIs. This article provides a quick overview of the deprecated APIs and the new webinar APIs that developers should use to update their solutions.
Embracing the Challenges: CodePen's Chris Coyier Shares Insights on Hard Things in Programming
In a candid and insightful article, CodePen co-founder Chris Coyier delves into the often-overlooked challenges that software developers face, offering a refreshingly honest perspective on the realities of the profession.
Cloudflare Simplifies Development with D1, Hyperdrive, Queues and Analytics Engine GA
Cloudflare announces the general availability of D1, Hyperdrive, Queues, and Workers Analytics Engine, providing developers with a powerful and integrated set of tools to build modern, full-stack applications.