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Federated learning is a machine learning method that allows secure and private data sharing, says Ezequiel Lanza. “This means that models can be trained on a user’s device without having to send data to a centralized server.”
Open Federated Learning (OpenFL) is a Python 3 framework...
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The UNIX philosophy involves building tools that can do one job really well, writes Cherry Ramatis.
“Sometimes you're writing a tool and quickly observe that the scope got bigger while you were writing it, now what should be a small tool is growing to be...
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JetBrains is offering a preview of a new integrated development environment (IDE) specifically designed for the Rust programming language, called RustRover.
The RustRover IDE offers features such as:
Code completion and generation
Real-time feedback
Debugging
Testing tools
HTTP client
Database access
Support for frontend technologies
RustRover will be free during the public preview...
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CISA has released an Open Source Software Security Roadmap outlining a path forward to help ensure a secure the open source software (OSS) ecosystem.
“CISA envisions a prosperous future where secure, resilient technology is the backbone of our world,” the roadmap says, and OSS is...
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Passwords typically suffer from one or more of the following problems: They are not complex enough, they are difficult to remember, or they are saved in a far too insecure way. Although admins are supposed to use a separate, strong password for each IT...
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You’re probably aware that Linux is the default operating system for the popular Steam Deck handheld gaming console, says Matthew Connatser, but you can also set up Steam on your Linux PC.
“However, while Steam can easily be installed on some Linux distros, the process...
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To get started with software testing, says Ramona Schwering, it’s best to start with a clean slate and determine how and what you want to test. To find the answer, you’ll need to understand the basics.
In this article, which is the first in a...
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Python remains No. 1 on IEEE Spectrum’s 10th annual rankings of the top programming languages. In fact, the language widened its lead, reports Stephen Cass.
“Python’s increased dominance appears to be largely at the expense of smaller, more specialized, languages. It has become the jack-of-all-trades...
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The European Commission has designated six “gatekeepers” under the Digital Markets Act (DMA): Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, ByteDance, Meta, Microsoft.
Digital platforms can be considered gatekeepers “if they provide an important gateway between businesses and consumers in relation to core platform services,” the announcement states. And,...
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Word is starting to get out: Software often unnecessarily wastes a huge amount of energy. Several open source projects are developing tools for studying and measuring exactly how much. This article tours some of the most promising tools.
Taking a Tour
The Green Software Foundation (GSF),...
