Build an open source project using this essential advice
Build an open source project using this essential advice Bolaji Ayodeji Wed, 09/28/2022 – 03:00 Open source is a flourishing and beneficial ecosystem that publicly solves problems in communities and industries using software developed through a decentralized model and community contributions. Over the years, this ecosystem has grown in number and strength among hobbyists and professionals alike. It’s mainstream now—even...
165+ JavaScript terms you need to know
165+ JavaScript terms you need to know Sachin Samal Tue, 09/27/2022 – 03:00 JavaScript is a rich language, with sometimes a seemingly overwhelming number of libraries and frameworks. With so many options available, it’s sometimes useful to just look at the language itself and keep in mind its core components. This glossary covers the core JavaScript language, syntax, and functions. JavaScript variables var: The most used...
Get change alerts from any website with this open source tool
Get change alerts from any website with this open source tool Leigh Morresi Tue, 09/27/2022 – 03:00 The year was 2020, and news about COVID-19 came flooding in so quickly that everyone felt completely overwhelmed with similar news articles providing updates with varying degrees of accuracy. But all I needed to know was when my official government guidelines changed. In the end, that’s all that mattered to me. Whether the...
OpenSSF: on a mission to improve security of open source software
OpenSSF: on a mission to improve security of open source software Gaurav Kamathe Mon, 09/26/2022 – 03:00 Open source software (OSS), once a niche segment of the development landscape, is now ubiquitous. This growth is fantastic for the open source community. However, as the usage of OSS increases, so do concerns about security. Especially in mission-critical applications— think medical devices, automobiles, space flight, and...
The story behind Joplin, the open source note-taking app
The story behind Joplin, the open source note-taking app Richard Chambers Mon, 09/26/2022 – 03:00 In this interview, I met up with Laurent Cozic, creator of the note-taking app, Joplin. Joplin was a winner of the 20i rewards, so I wanted to find out what makes it such a success, and how he achieved it. Could you summarize what Joplin does? Joplin is an open source note-taking app. It allows you to capture your thoughts and...
Drop your database for PostgreSQL
Drop your database for PostgreSQL Seth Kenlon Sat, 09/24/2022 – 03:00 Databases are tools to store information in an organized but flexible way. A spreadsheet is essentially a database, but the constraints of a graphical application render most spreadsheet applications useless to programmers. With Edge and IoT devices becoming significant target platforms, developers need powerful but lightweight solutions for storing,...
