Open Source For You Magazine - September 2023

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OpenCV: Bringing AI Within Your Reach
AI technology is becoming more accessible than ever before, thanks to computer vision and IoT. OpenCV, an open source computer vision and machine learning software library, is helping small and big businesses embrace AI with ease.

8 mins
Cloud Orchestration with Infrastructure as Code (laC): The Benefits
laC is the art of defining infrastructure using code, making it repeatable and predictable. With cloud orchestration, you can deploy and manage your infrastructure in a more agile and efficient way. No more manual configurations or guesswork!

4 mins
Using Apache Iceberg for Developing Modern Data Tables
Apache Iceberg, a data management powerhouse, empowers businesses with its remarkable flexibility, seamless tool compatibility, and endorsement by the major tech players in the industry.

2 mins
Coq and Lean: Powerful Interactive Theorem Provers
Coq and Lean are tools that elevate trust in research and software development with rigorous proofs. They also help to prove that code is bug-free.

9 mins
DevOps as a Career: Education, Experience and Opportunities
If you are wondering how to go about building a career in the field of DevOps, and what are the skills you need for doing so, read on...

6 mins
How AI/ML can Automate DevOps
AI/ML integration in DevOps can be transformative for software development. It can enable faster code development, improve the efficiency and reliability of the software, and automate the analysis of massive amounts of data.

2 mins
How DevOps Differs from Traditional IT, and Which One is Better
DevOps enhances collaboration, while traditional IT upholds stability. Knowing when to automate and when to rely on stability is key. Organisations must choose their strategy wisely for optimal outcomes in varied industries. A balance of both DevOps and traditional IT generally works well.

5 mins
DevOps Vs Agile: What You Should Know
Explore Agile and DevOps, understanding their principles, differences, recent transformations, and the partnership that fuels software excellence.

4 mins
Continuous Integration with GitHub Actions
Here are a few insights into the core principles of DevOps and some practical guidance on using GitHub Actions.

4 mins
The AI and Cybersecurity Capabilities of GitLab's CI/CD Platform
Here's an in-depth exploration of GitLab's innovative CI/CD platform, which is reshaping how we build software by seamlessly blending Al and cybersecurity capabilities. The focus is on GitLab's AI services and their integration with cloud platforms.

8 mins
Embracing Progressive Delivery in Kubernetes with GitOps
GitOps leverages Git's strengths to achieve reliable, automated, and consistent infrastructure and application management, making it well-suited for modern DevOps practices and containerised environments like Kubernetes.

9 mins
Enabling the Success of DevSecOps with Al
AI impacts DevSecOps in many positive ways — from accelerated testing and better security to quicker delivery of software. It promises to enhance every organisation’s potential.

3 mins
MLOps: Benefits, Applications and Popular Platforms
MLOps is a fusion of DevOps and machine learning. It brings the principles that govern DevOps to the field of machine learning, to help build models that improve the functioning of industries as varied as healthcare and e-commerce. There are a number of platforms that can be used for MLOps. We take a look at a few of these.

8 mins
The Challenges of Using AI Tools to Generate Code
Enterprises must understand the obligations that underline OSS licences and adopt proactive measures to meet them while using AI-generated code. Otherwise, they may end up in legal entanglements.

4 mins
Türkiye unveils OSS initiative for tech advancement and cybersecurity
Türkiye has unveiled an ambitious open source software initiative aimed at revolutionising its public institutions. This strategic step, initiated by a decree signed by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, underscores the nation’s commitment to technological advancement and cybersecurity.

1 min
ONCD calls for public input on ways to strengthen OSS security
The Office of the National Cyber Director (ONCD) in the US has announced a call for public input on a strategy to fortify open source software (OSS) security.

1 min
HashiCorp abandons open source for 'source available' approach
HashiCorp has announced a shift from its conventional open source stance to a ‘source available’ model. This is the company that was behind developing vital software tools such as Vagrant and Terraform.

1 min
Altrios from SwRI aims to make the rail freight industry greener
The Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) has launched open source software Altrios, which offers a practical approach to assess green locomotive technologies and infrastructure expansion.

1 min
Nephio R1 launched to simplify cloud-native automation for telcos
The Nephio project, announced by the Linux Foundation over a year ago, is making headway with its maiden major release, Nephio R1. This collaborative endeavour aims to simplify cloud-native automation for telecommunication companies.

1 min
India to back open source RISC-V architecture
India has thrown its support behind the open source RISC-V architecture. This move comes as RISC-V gains momentum as a potent contender on the global stage, challenging the dominance of Softbank’s ARM technology.

1 min
Biden Administration kicks off 'AI Cyber Challenge' to boost open source software safety
The White House has unveiled an ambitious initiative that aims to leverage the power of artificial intelligence (AI) in identifying and rectifying vulnerabilities within open source software. This groundbreaking effort, known as the ‘AI Cyber Challenge’, was announced by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) in August, signalling a new chapter in the battle against cyber threats.

1 min
Indian Defence Ministry to replace MS Windows with the home-grown Maya OS
The Indian Defence Ministry has announced its decision to replace the widely-used Microsoft Windows operating system with an indigenously built alternative, named Maya.

1 min
France bets on open source AI to shape AI industry
French President Emmanuel Macron recently unveiled a groundbreaking initiative aimed at bolstering the nation’s presence in the AI realm. However, this aspiration is not without its challenges, as the European Union’s AI regulations loom large.

1 min
Moq under fire for endangering data privacy by including SponsorLink
The widely used open source project Moq is embroiled in controversy after it was revealed that its latest release included a dependency known as SponsorLink.

1 min
ChatGPT: It's Easy To Poison This AI Model
ChatGPT is still fragile and needs to be used with care. You can hoodwink it into thinking it is giving you information for the right reasons, and in the process, make security systems vulnerable.

3 mins
Integration of Network Functions Virtualization Infrastructure with the DevOps Pipeline
This series’ eighth and final article outlines the creation of a DevOps pipeline to deploy a network functions virtualization module. This pipeline takes care of all the challenges faced from development to deployment of software, making the process simpler for developers and operations teams.

10 mins
Dynamic Log Monitoring in Kubernetes Applications with Lightrun
Embrace the potential of Lightrun, a powerful logging and monitoring framework, to streamline operations, reduce maintenance efforts, and gain deeper insights into the health and performance of your Kubernetes applications in the cloud.

6 mins
Demystifying Connection Pools: A Deep Dive
By understanding the inner workings of connection pooling and building your own pools, you will be able to build more reliable and high-performing applications, especially at scale. This first part of a two-part series demystifies the magic of connection pooling.

7 mins
CAP Theorem: Use It to Choose an Open Source Database
This is a practical guide to choosing the right open source database. This choice depends on a clear understanding of the CAP theorem and the unique characteristics of various open source databases.

4 mins
A Developer's Guide to Enterprise Mobile App Development
This all-inclusive guide empowers you to navigate enterprise mobile app development from concept to deployment using the best open source tools. It offers a roadmap to ensured success in the competitive app market!

10+ mins
Open Source For You Magazine Description:
Publisher: EFY Enterprises Pvt Ltd
Category: Technology
Language: English
Frequency: Monthly
Launched in January 2003, Open Source For You is a complete magazine on open source, and is today a big hit with those who love FOSS (Free and Open Source Software). The magazine carries tech articles on Linux and open source for newbies, administrators, developers and fans of open source. Its main objective, however, is to help organisations enhance their return on investment (RoI) by deploying Linux (or open source) solutions.
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