Open Source For You - October 2021

Technologies To Watch In 2023

We have been writing about emerging technologies all year long. Which of these will matter to you in 2023?

Want to Prevent a Cyber Attack? Prepare a Software Bill of Materials

A Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) lists all the open source and third-party components present in a codebase, and has been mandated in the US. It helps make software transparent and less vulnerable to attacks.

Al: Introduction to Computer Vision

In the previous article in this series on Al and machine learning, we explored natural language processing (NLP) using the packages PyTorch and NLTK. We also discussed PySpark and how it can be used in Big Data analytics. The main objective of this tenth article in the series on Al is to concentrate on computer vision.

Top Ten Popular Programming Languages

Programming languages are the means to communicate with a computer. The instructions written in a programming language are converted into a machine code that computers can understand. Just like there are so many human languages, there are a number of programming languages. Each language is suitable for certain requirements and is able to solve specific problems. There are quite a few programming languages that are in demand today.

Popular Open Source Tools You Can Use for the Metaverse

By providing a shared and decentralised virtual platform, the metaverse has the potential to create new opportunities for innovation, creativity, and social connection. This article looks at popular open source tools that can be used for building the infrastructure of the metaverse and help to secure it.

The Value of Open Source APIs in the Modern Organisation

Let's go through the features of open source API architecture, and take a look at a few API management platforms to see how open source APIs help an organisation in its digital transformation journey.

Working with IBM Qiskit SDK, the Toolkit for Quantum Computing

Quantum computing is miles ahead of conventional computing when it comes to speed and ability. The IBM Qiskit SDK is a free and open source toolkit for quantum computing, and provides a set of handy tools for developers working with quantum computers.

Generative Al: The Next Big Thing

Generative Al is changing the face of technology. Let's take a brief look at the history of Al and how it has evolved over the years, leading to the emergence of generative Al.

Metaverse: Current Status and What to Come

The metaverse is a virtual universe that promises to give us an online experience like never before. Let's see which industries are among the first to adopt the metaverse, and what the future holds for it.

The Thing that Generates Cash-Flow

When a company lacks an asset, people become a bottleneck. The bottleneck very well could be the founder or the owner of that business. Bottleneck then becomes a cash-flow blocker and limits growth.