The hottest Open Source Substack posts right now

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Risky Biz News: Two Iranian cyber groups get doxed in a week

Risky Business News • 0 implied HN points • 05 Feb 24
🕹 Technology Cybersecurity Malware Vulnerabilities Open Source
  1. Two Iranian cyber groups were recently exposed in a week, indicating increased cyber activity from Iran.
  2. Cyber Av3ngers attacked Israeli critical infrastructure, mainly targeting Unitronics devices.
  3. Various cybersecurity incidents, such as Cloudflare breach and Clorox ransomware attack, demonstrate ongoing threats in the digital landscape.
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NSA Open Sourcing Tools?

Barn Lab • 0 implied HN points • 10 Feb 24
🕹 Technology Security Software Open Source Debugging
  1. NSA released Ghidra as an open-source reverse engineering tool, making it popular in college curriculums and cybersecurity operations.
  2. Ghidra is valued for its ability to analyze and secure software without running potentially malicious code directly on the host system.
  3. Tools like BinWalk for firmware extraction and platforms like Crackmes.One offer resources for legal software cracking and reverse engineering exploration.

#OpenSourceDiscovery 85: CodeRabbit AI PR Reviewer

#OpenSourceDiscovery • 0 implied HN points • 11 Feb 24
🕹 Technology AI Code Review GitHub Open Source Developer Tools
  1. CodeRabbit AI PR Reviewer is an AI-powered GitHub action that reviews code by commenting on relevant code snippets and additional commits.
  2. The AI PR Reviewer offers high-quality contextual review comments and allows discussions with the bot, enhancing developer awareness of code quality.
  3. Though the bot's response to comments may take around 20-30 seconds, it complements human review workflows and enables teams to handle initial code reviews efficiently.

API First? No, thank you! Schema-first, please!

Reflective Software Engineering • 0 implied HN points • 26 Jun 23
🕹 Technology APIs Documentation Code generation Open Source
  1. Start with defining the API schema instead of API-first approach as it allows for early feedback, unblocks consumer development, and enables incremental progress.
  2. An API schema specifies all endpoints, interactions, and responses, and can be visualized in tools like Swagger, aiding in documentation and code generation.
  3. Working schema-first has benefits like enabling real-time collaboration, source-controlled contract, and code generation capabilities based on the formal specification.

Deere is ducking free software responsibilities. Also: advocates pan EU right to repair rules

Fight to Repair • 0 implied HN points • 23 Mar 23
🕹 Technology Open Source Right-to-repair Electronic Devices
  1. Groups are pressuring John Deere to comply with open-source code sharing rules, emphasizing the importance of transparency in software modifications.
  2. The proposed EU right to repair law is being criticized by advocates for not going far enough in promoting repair over replacement and addressing anti-repair practices.
  3. Source code sharing is crucial for innovation, especially in areas like farming equipment where it could lead to more accessible repair solutions and cost-effective operations.

Fight to Repair Daily: July 20, 2022

Fight to Repair • 0 implied HN points • 20 Jul 22
🕹 Technology Repairability Right-to-repair Software Open Source Antitrust
  1. AirPods repair advocate modified AirPods with a USB-C port for increased repairability, offering free access to 3D printing and PCB files.
  2. iFixit is expanding its operations with a new service facility and warehouse in Chattanooga, TN, aiming to create over 200 jobs in the next five years.
  3. Actions are being taken to prevent copyright and software rules from hindering the right to repair by ensuring access to repair information and addressing limitations created by design rules.

Gemma Gemma Gemma

Over-Nite Evaluation • 0 implied HN points • 26 Feb 24
🕹 Technology AI Open Source Benchmarking Evaluation Licensing
  1. Licensing agreements for pre-trained models like Gemma might need to find a better balance between protecting owners and encouraging innovation.
  2. Gemma's performance comparisons show it aligns with existing models in specific tasks, but more evaluation beyond familiar benchmarks is necessary.
  3. Gemma's release signifies Google's investment in the open large language model ecosystem, with future emphasis on model safety and hosting services.

🐛 Newsletter Wor #17: There's a glitch in the Matrix

Women On Rails Newsletter - International Version • 0 implied HN points • 05 Oct 21
🕹 Technology Programming Web Development CSS Open Source Performance
  1. The newsletter covers Ruby and Rails news, including new releases like Stimulus 3, Turbo 7, Hotwire 1.0, and Rails 7 alpha.
  2. A Ruby tip about the Splat operator in Ruby for defining methods with unnamed parameters.
  3. Articles on web design elements like how to describe a bug effectively, why hyperlinks are blue, and CSS art creation tips.

Open-Source: Join up, they said !

Women On Rails Newsletter - International Version • 0 implied HN points • 22 Jun 21
🕹 Technology Open Source Programming Career development Web Development Events
  1. The edition discusses open source fatigue and the human cost of maintaining Ruby gems, emphasizing the importance of contributing effectively to open source projects.
  2. To advance in a tech career, one needs not only technical skills but also the ability to navigate company dynamics and work well in teams, as highlighted by a list of skills for senior engineers.
  3. The newsletter sheds light on the experiences of LGBTQIA+ individuals in the tech industry, showcasing testimonies and resources for awareness and support.

AI and the art of doing with little-Part 1

Experiments with NLP and GPT-3 • 0 implied HN points • 05 Mar 24
🕹 Technology AI Data Innovation Research Open Source
  1. In the AI field, access to large amounts of compute power and data is crucial, but it can be expensive and a barrier for many. This can lead to a reliance on funding and resources, putting a focus on money as a determinant of success.
  2. The author emphasizes the importance of simpler, more accessible experiments in AI research, drawing inspiration from V.S. Ramachandran's approach in neuroscience. Small, innovative solutions may offer promising alternatives to standard big science methods.
  3. There is a push for exploring new ways to tackle AI challenges beyond the current reliance on GPUs and deep learning models. The idea of creating open-source datasets and involving young talents from India in research signifies a shift towards more inclusive and collaborative approaches.

Open Sourcing Discussions and Content for Responsible and Secure AI

Rod’s Blog • 0 implied HN points • 24 Feb 23
🕹 Technology AI Security Open Source
  1. Monitoring security for AI technologies is still in its early stages, with similarities to other security monitoring approaches.
  2. Open sourcing discussions and content can enhance collaboration and understanding in the field of responsible and secure AI.
  3. Resources like the OpenAISecurity repo, the Responsible and Secure AI manifesto, and Microsoft Sentinel content are valuable tools for those interested.

Ask Technically #7

Technically • 0 implied HN points • 06 Mar 24
🕹 Technology Open Source Browsers
  1. Open source and open core have differences, but in many cases, the distinction is related to marketing strategies.
  2. The concept of open source has evolved over time, with companies becoming more aggressive in their approaches.
  3. Understanding the marketing aspect is crucial in determining the difference between open source and open core.

OLMo: Accelerating the Science of Language Models

Gonzo ML • 0 implied HN points • 10 Mar 24
🔬 Science Language Models Research Open Source Training Evaluation
  1. OLMo is an open language model created by Allen AI, differentiating itself by being completely open-source including logs, checkpoints, and evaluation scripts under the Apache 2.0 License.
  2. OLMo comprises three models: 1B, 7B, and 65B, demonstrating improvements in classic transformer decoders similar to GPT, such as specific tokenization for PII and non-parametric layer normalization.
  3. OLMo was trained on data from their own dataset Dolma with plans to expand beyond English, showcasing their training process with PyTorch FSDP and evaluation using their benchmark Paloma and the Catwalk framework.

Rust for Data Engineering

ingest this! • 0 implied HN points • 12 Mar 24
🕹 Technology Data Engineering Neural Networks Open Source Machine Learning
  1. Rust is reshaping data engineering by offering performance, safety, and concurrency, making it a strong contender alongside languages like Python.
  2. Learning Rust through 'The Rust Programming Language' book provides a solid foundation, with hands-on projects to enhance understanding.
  3. Mathesar is an open-source tool providing a spreadsheet-like interface to PostgreSQL databases, making data collaboration easier and more accessible.

Making decisions - When should you listen to the tech community in adopting a new technology?

Joseph Gefroh • 0 implied HN points • 11 Feb 24
🕹 Technology Tech community Development Open Source
  1. Be cautious when listening to the tech community for advice on adopting new technologies, as not all ideas are suitable for every situation.
  2. Context is critical in decision-making - what works for one team or company might not work for another, so be careful with blindly following community consensus.
  3. Most developers, including many who produce content, may not be experts, so it's important to thoroughly evaluate advice before implementation and consider the source's background.

Open Science Hardware at GOSH 2018

Shubhi’s Substack • 0 implied HN points • 17 Nov 18
🔬 Science Research Open Source Community Hardware Global impact
  1. Open Science Hardware focuses on creating accessible tools for research and experimentation, promoting collaboration and knowledge sharing.
  2. Gathering for Open Science Hardware (GOSH) events bring together diverse professionals to discuss open hardware issues and solutions, aiming for global impact.
  3. GOSH 2018 resulted in action items like organizing regional open hardware movements, creating maps of makerspaces, and offering programs with local universities, all to support the open science community.

Is Rust the road to salvation or the road to perdition for the Linux ecosystem?

For your consideration • 0 implied HN points • 07 Sep 23
🕹 Technology Programming Languages Software Development Open Source
  1. Rust and Go are popular languages with benefits for developers, but they bring risks to the Linux ecosystem due to their adoption altering the direction of the community.
  2. Rust's focus on memory safety gives it an edge over other languages like Go, as it prevents common programming errors through compile-time enforcement.
  3. The debate around Rust, Go, and the licensing of software like GPL reveals a clash of financial, security, and generational motivations affecting the future of the Linux ecosystem.

QF Community Microgrants

Quantum Formalism • 0 implied HN points • 27 May 23
💼 Business Grants Open Source Funding Technology Mathematics
  1. Applications for quantumformalism.com open-source microgrant scheme are now available on a rolling basis, allowing anyone to apply for $5k - $10k to develop open-source ideas
  2. The microgrant program seeks to fund bold ideas with strong mathematical aspects, providing PhD-level mathematicians as mentors, and is not interested in supporting incremental improvements to existing projects
  3. Proposals in specific technical themes and industries aligned with their interests have potential for longer-term funding/collaboration opportunities with the company

Bring on 2023!

Quantum Formalism • 0 implied HN points • 19 Dec 22
🚌 Education Mathematics Quantum Computing Machine Learning Mentorship Open Source
  1. 2022 has been a fantastic year for the QF community, driving enthusiasm for abstract mathematical topics relevant to quantum computing.
  2. A course on Measure Theory & Functional Analysis (MTFA) is ongoing, beneficial for those interested in Continuous Variable Quantum Information and Machine Learning.
  3. QF plans to launch an open source quantum computing proof of concept microgrant program with a narrow focus on specific areas like classical-to-quantum data encoding.

How to keep investors happy when you have an open source startup

Bold & Open • 0 implied HN points • 17 Mar 24
💼 Business Startup funding Investor Relations Open Source Financial sustainability Business Models
  1. Open source projects can thrive by sharing ideas without locking them behind restrictive intellectual property rights.
  2. When seeking funding for an open source startup, consider the need for funding based on growth and profitability.
  3. Investors look for viable projects with clear market fit, competitive advantage, a strong team, scalability potential, and a clear exit strategy.

The Cycles of Bundling and Unbundling to Unleash the Public Sector's Creativity

Bold & Open • 0 implied HN points • 28 Jan 24
🕹 Technology Innovation Open Source Monopolies Public Sector Software
  1. Investing in external consultancies or centralised and proprietary systems weakens the capacity of public agents and citizens, hindering influence over tools.
  2. Investing in open source technologies empowers the public sector to control their tools, collaborate with other actors, and amplify tech capabilities.
  3. To challenge monopolies, investing in new open standards or supporting smaller startups developing open alternatives can foster innovation and competition.

Any Cables Monthly #14

AnyCable Broadcasts • 0 implied HN points • 11 Oct 23
🕹 Technology Ruby on Rails Open Source Web Development Programming Conferences
  1. The RailsWorld conference in Amsterdam discussed Ruby on Rails and Hotwire's future, showcasing talks on Rails Action Cable and making Rails full-stack applications
  2. Practical advice was shared on making profit from open-source projects, featuring examples from commercial open-source endeavors like AnyCable
  3. Noteworthy updates like the Turbo 8 'refresh' action for live updates and new releases like the Hotwire Cookbook for building reactive Rails applications were highlighted

Any Cables Monthly #3

AnyCable Broadcasts • 0 implied HN points • 04 Oct 22
🕹 Technology Development Open Source Websockets APIs
  1. Expect exciting content from upcoming Ruby conferences like RubyKaigi and RailsSaaS. Keep an eye out for updates!
  2. Don't miss out on Hacktoberfest 2022 as a chance to contribute to open source projects. AnyCable projects have the '#hacktoberfest' tag.
  3. Reduce server-side costs by exploring ways to handle browser tabs, like using a Shared Worker or localStorage as a message bus. Stay updated for future technologies like the Web Locks API.

AnyCable Goes Pro: Fast WebSockets for Ruby, at scale

AnyCable Broadcasts • 0 implied HN points • 16 Jun 21
🕹 Technology Websockets Ruby Open Source
  1. AnyCable Pro version brings benefits like reduced memory footprint by 40%, saved bandwidth costs, and priority support while still in beta
  2. Adding commercial features on top of AnyCable's existing codebase helps users handle high loads more effectively
  3. AnyCable Pro offers improvements in memory usage efficiency, support for binary protocols like Msgpack and Protocol Buffers, and effortless GraphQL compatibility

The generative AI boom is hitting some turbulence; the BBC mulls opening its archives to AI companies; AI spots tiny cancers missed by doctors; UN adopts first AI resolution

Computerspeak by Alexandru Voica • 0 implied HN points • 22 Mar 24
🕹 Technology AI Tech Giants Funding Open Source Large Language Models
  1. The generative AI boom is facing challenges with startups burning through cash quickly and struggling to find sustainable business models.
  2. Developing and operating compute-intensive large language models is costly, making it difficult for many startups to sustain long-term operations.
  3. Generative AI startups are racing to pivot towards enterprise applications and differentiate their value to survive in the changing landscape of the AI industry.

Why I'm building my own AI Agent library

Eddie's startup voyage • 0 implied HN points • 28 Apr 24
🕹 Technology AI Programming Open Source Startups Machine Learning
  1. The AI field lacks standardized development for agents, creating room for innovation and experimentation.
  2. Building an AI Agent library from scratch allows for a deep understanding of core concepts and components of agentic systems.
  3. Working on AI Agents can be enriching and enjoyable, offering a sense of direction and contribution to the open source community.

ChatGPT Goes Open Source, Accessible via Assistants API in 2024

AI Disruption • 0 implied HN points • 02 May 24
🕹 Technology AI Open Source API Programming Development
  1. OpenAI released a new open-source project to help create AI apps more efficiently using the Assistants API and Next.js.
  2. The project includes example code to build chat interfaces with streaming, demonstrating the use of tools like function calls, code interpreters, and file search.
  3. To get started with the project, users can follow a simple setup process involving cloning the repo, setting up the OpenAI API key, installing dependencies, and running the project.

Today’s Top 5 HN posts

Top 5 HN Posts of the day • 0 implied HN points • 17 May 24
🕹 Technology AI Data Programming Open Source Algorithms
  1. Today's top 5 HackerNews posts cover a range of topics like a forged Apple employee badge, Slack AI training with customer data, and exercises to learn Rust.
  2. The posts also include news about Winamp opening up its source code and visualizing algorithms for rate limiting.
  3. Bonus section highlights job opportunities at companies like OneSignal, Skio, and Reflex, showing Y Combinator's reach in the tech hiring space.

Today’s Top 5 HN posts

Top 5 HN Posts of the day • 0 implied HN points • 13 May 24
🕹 Technology Software Development Apps Open Source Coding Tech Jobs
  1. The top 5 HackerNews posts are shared daily with interesting topics like GPUs, messaging apps, open-source projects, and gardening zone changes.
  2. Bonus job opportunities from companies like MixRank, Meticulous, and Eventual for software engineers and founders are provided in the same newsletter.
  3. It's a concise and informative Substack newsletter that combines tech news highlights with potential job leads in the tech industry.