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Of the 1,703 codebases scanned by Synopsys in 2022, 96 percent of codebases included some sort of open source software component, according to the 2023 Open Source Security and Risk Analysis (OSSRA) report. However, 87 percent of codebases also included security and operational risk...
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Hackathons are a keystone experience in tech, says Tiffany Long, involving specific expectations on the part of attendees. However, she notes, if you’re planning to host a hackathon, your organization should also have specific goals in mind.
In this article, Long shares a hackathon-planning checklist,...
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Python is known for its relatively easy learning curve and is regarded as very beginner-friendly, says Alexander T. Williams. However, several tools are available to further “streamline the coding process and simplify time-consuming tasks.”
This article covers seven Python development tools that “can help programmers...
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The Free and Open Source Stories Digital Archive Foundation has launched the FOSSDA Project with the purpose of archiving open source history.
According to the announcement, “the FOSSDA Project aims to uncover and record the stories of the first generation of free and open source...
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Chromebooks have a reputation as “inexpensive, low-end devices,” says Wired, but that’s not the whole story. “There are high-end Chromebooks that are mighty capable machines. In many ways, they offer the best of all worlds: good hardware, lightweight software, and everything you need for...
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The average tech salary increased 2.3 percent to $111,348 in 2022, according to the 2023 Dice Tech Salary Report. And, although the spate of recent layoffs may have shifted the job outlook in traditional tech hubs, other areas are seeing strong growth, and experienced...
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Linux is now ready to run on modern Macs, says Steven J. Vaughan-Nichols. With the newly released Linux 6.2 kernel, which adds “upstream support for the Apple M1 Pro, M1 Max, and M1 Ultra chips, newer Mac owners can look forward to running Linux...
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Canonical has released Ubuntu Core 22 (UC22), which is built on the foundations of Ubuntu 22.04 LTS (Jammy Jellyfish). This release is “the next generation of Ubuntu for embedded devices and builds on the advances we’ve made in both Ubuntu Core 20 and Ubuntu Core...
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Hiring good engineering managers remains a challenge in the current economic and recruiting climate, says Joe Fay, but finding the right person for the role is worth the effort.
“An engineering manager’s responsibilities will include people, projects, and budgets… and the role clearly assumes a...
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The UK National Cybersecurity Centre (NCSC) has compiled a list of recommendations to help businesses map their organizational supply chain dependencies and better understand potential cyber risks, reports Kevin Poireault.
Supply chain mapping can help “support security compliance and allow organizations to mitigate the risk...
