Challenges the idealized view of open source history, arguing that corporate involvement has always existed and shouldn't be seen as impure.
A developer shares their journey creating an open-source Java quiz tool while reflecting on certification exams and personal coding projects.
A guide to building a meaningful open source journey beyond Hacktoberfest, focusing on creating opportunities and contributing ethically.
Ayu Adiati shares her first no-code video tutorial contributions for Hacktoberfest, highlighting non-technical roles in open source.
A critical analysis of FUTO's funding practices, questioning their use of 'open source' and alleged promotion of problematic figures.
Jeroen Janssens announces his new role as Head of Developer Relations at Posit and his plan to establish a DevRel Guild.
Explores the value of non-code contributions in open source, emphasizing that skills like documentation, testing, and design are vital.
Tips for making Hacktoberfest enjoyable for both contributors and maintainers, covering rules, labels, and community spirit.
Analysis of 2024/2025 open source supply chain compromises, categorizing root causes like control handoff, phishing, and CI/CD vulnerabilities.
A developer shares how she built an automated open source portfolio using the GitHub API and vibe coding.
The original Django Book from 2006 is now available again online at DjangoBook.com, restored using modern AI tools.
A developer shares a strategy for Hacktoberfest: revisiting past projects to contribute again, including a useful GitHub CLI command.
A developer's perspective on how most users interact with open-source software, focusing on practical usage over deep engagement.
The article argues that 'open social' platforms, like Bluesky's AT Protocol, are at a similar turning point as open source software was decades ago.
Introduces agent-rules, an open-source CLI tool that standardizes security and coding rules across AI coding assistants like GitHub Copilot and Cursor.
Announcement of updated tdbf packages for Delphi 13, an open-source library for accessing DBase tables.
Zig creator reflects on a decade of project leadership, analyzing the personal and technical reasons behind conflicts in open-source communities.
Explores creative funding models for open source projects, including the Open Source Maintenance Fee, to ensure sustainability.
A user's positive review of the Pinetime smartwatch running InfiniTime, highlighting its reliability, open-source nature, and key features.
A software engineer argues that tech culture has lost its original creative spirit and calls for a new counter-culture movement.
