The hottest Open Source Substack posts right now

And their main takeaways
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Bring on 2023!

Quantum Formalism • 0 implied HN points • 19 Dec 22
🚌 Education 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 Open Source
  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 Open Source
  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 Open Source
  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 #4

AnyCable Broadcasts • 0 implied HN points • 03 Nov 22
🕹 Technology Open Source
  1. New gems like Turbo Reflex can handle client-side events triggered by Turbo Frames.
  2. StimulusReflex Patterns is now freemium, offering a course on building reactive Rails apps.
  3. LiveWire in PHP/Laravel offers an interesting alternative with features like wire:poll and upcoming transitions.
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Any Cables Monthly #3

AnyCable Broadcasts • 0 implied HN points • 04 Oct 22
🕹 Technology Open Source
  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 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 Open Source
  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 Open Source
  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 Open Source
  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 • 21 May 24
🕹 Technology Open Source
  1. Scarlett Johansson's statement on OpenAI "Sky" voice was a top post on HackerNews
  2. Enlightenmentware and Copilot+ PCs were also popular posts on HackerNews
  3. The war on encryption, Introduction of Copilot+ PCs, and PostgreSQL time-series extension were among the highlighted topics

Today’s Top 5 HN posts

Top 5 HN Posts of the day • 0 implied HN points • 17 May 24
🕹 Technology Open Source
  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 Open Source
  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.

Today’s Top 5 HN posts

Top 5 HN Posts of the day • 0 implied HN points • 29 Apr 24
🕹 Technology Open Source
  1. The post features the top 5 HackerNews posts, including a story of a small lathe built in a Japanese prison camp in 1949.
  2. There was a breakthrough in exciting the atomic nucleus with a laser after decades of effort.
  3. A discussion on 'The Myth of the Second Chance' and the consequences of SB-1047 on open-source AI were shared in the top 5 posts.

Today’s Top 5 HN posts

Top 5 HN Posts of the day • 0 implied HN points • 05 Apr 24
🕹 Technology Open Source
  1. Today's top 5 Hacker News posts are shared daily on top5hn.substack.com
  2. German state switches from Microsoft to Linux and LibreOffice, showcasing a notable tech shift
  3. A former University of Iowa hospital employee used a fake identity for 35 years, a surprising and concerning revelation

10/28 Tech Buzz China Insider Digest

Tech Buzz China Insider • 0 implied HN points • 29 Oct 21
🕹 Technology Open Source
  1. Douyin is posing strong competition to Alibaba's Tmall in certain product categories like bags & accessories, and clothing, with high GMV
  2. Top live streamers like Austin and Viya in China generated an impressive $3Bn in GMV within a short period, highlighting the massive impact of live shopping in the market
  3. PingCAP, a $3Bn open-source database unicorn, is prominent for its TiDB product, which serves as a distributed SQL database for elastic scale and real-time analytics

What is open-source workflow orchestration and when should you move on?

The Orchestra Data Leadership Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 23 Oct 23
🕹 Technology Open Source
  1. Open-source workflow orchestration tools like Apache Airflow have been around for a long time and offer flexibility in developing, scheduling, and monitoring batch-oriented workflows.
  2. Specialized tools are emerging for data operations to improve quality, moving away from the Swiss Army Knife approach of general-purpose orchestration tools.
  3. When considering upgrading from open-source orchestration tools, evaluate if the tool effectively handles monitoring, metadata gathering, and other complex data operation needs; specialized tools may be more suitable in such cases.

Data Leadership #3 Understanding Open Source and Open Core

The Orchestra Data Leadership Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 13 Oct 23
🕹 Technology Open Source
  1. Not all open source software is equal; some may have hidden dependencies and limitations.
  2. Open source software is like a public good, free for all to use, and can benefit society by encouraging contributions for the greater good.
  3. Open-core projects, although open-source to an extent, operate with a profit motive by offering certain features as paid, leading to potential vendor lock-in and disappointment for users.

GitTrends - May 25 2024

GitTrends • 0 implied HN points • 26 May 24
🕹 Technology Open Source
  1. Top trending GitHub repositories cover a wide range of topics from AI, programming languages, UI libraries, search engines, to automation tools and more.
  2. Some repositories, like llama3-from-scratch and geektime-books, showed significant growth in popularity week over week, indicating strong community interest.
  3. The growth rates of various repositories highlight the diverse interests within the GitHub community spanning from large language models, AI applications, development tools, productivity apps, and even anti-bloatware tools.

Llama3, Deploy AI system securely, The first benchmark for prompt injection

Secure GenAI • 0 implied HN points • 21 Apr 24
🕹 Technology Open Source
  1. There are significant updates in the open source AI realm from big players like Google Cloud and the emergence of Llama 3, which is raising concerns from top cybersecurity experts.
  2. Best practices for deploying secure and resilient AI systems are being highlighted by numerous cybersecurity agencies globally to ensure safe AI system deployment.
  3. The introduction of the first benchmark model for prompt injection detective systems by Leukera AI is a notable step towards enhancing AI security measures and maintaining the integrity of prompt injection systems.

The Future Is Open-Source

Homo Ludens • 0 implied HN points • 29 Sep 19
🕹 Technology Open Source
  1. The future is open-source, presenting both challenges and opportunities in areas like security, privacy, and technological advancements.
  2. Security is a major concern in the open-source realm, especially with Android devices facing issues like spam, malware, and lack of centralized updates. Solutions like blockchain and better security measures are being explored.
  3. Privacy is crucial in the open-source landscape, with the need for better protection of user data against intrusion by government agencies, criminal entities, and ensuring data remains private and secure.

Welcome to Hack or Be Hacked

Hack or Be Hacked • 0 implied HN points • 01 Jun 24
🕹 Technology Open Source
  1. The newsletter "Hack or Be Hacked" discusses the importance of embracing hacks and avoiding being hacked in the context of societal challenges caused by information technology.
  2. The author emphasizes the value of maximizing variance in technology and society to create more robust and diverse systems.
  3. The author aims to post weekly on Substack to practice English and engage with readers, welcoming feedback and encouraging support through subscriptions.

Mastodon

Thái | Hacker | Kỹ sư tin tặc • 0 implied HN points • 09 Jul 18
🕹 Technology Open Source
  1. Mastodon is a social media technology that allows creating personal networks and connecting globally. Each network is like a Facebook page or group but independent.
  2. Mastodon is popular in countries like Japan, Germany, Austria, and France with over 1.4 million users. It is maintained by a serious community with over 470 contributors on GitHub.
  3. Mastodon is open-source, non-commercial, ad-free, respects privacy, and does not use content control algorithms. It offers a decentralized network with complete user control.

Sài Gòn 2017

Thái | Hacker | Kỹ sư tin tặc • 0 implied HN points • 21 Nov 17
🕹 Technology Open Source
  1. The author will be giving a keynote presentation on ensuring information security for Google products at a conference in Saigon.
  2. The author is organizing a free workshop in Saigon to teach safe internet usage and privacy protection, with 50 cool prizes to be given to participants.
  3. The author wants to continue an annual tradition of meeting and conversing with students interested in the profession, particularly those at the University of Information Technology (UIT) and neighboring schools.

baamboo

Thái | Hacker | Kỹ sư tin tặc • 0 implied HN points • 29 Mar 08
🕹 Technology Open Source
  1. Baamboo, a popular music search engine, surprisingly uses SQL full text search instead of Lucene, a common choice for search engines.
  2. Lucene offers fast indexing and storage performance, making it a preferred option for companies looking for scalable solutions beyond traditional relational databases.
  3. Implementing Lucene and its sub-projects like Nutch and Solr can provide powerful search capabilities, but requires expertise and effort in customization and operation.

Công nghiệp open source?

Thái | Hacker | Kỹ sư tin tặc • 0 implied HN points • 26 Jan 08
🕹 Technology Open Source
  1. The examples provided do not prove that 'open source can be profitable'.
  2. To demonstrate that 'open source can be profitable', success stories with customers need to be presented, not just instances of investors buying open source products.
  3. Most companies mentioned do not solely operate on open source products, often using them as marketing tools to sell their main closed-source versions.

Ôi mã nguồn mở của tôi

Thái | Hacker | Kỹ sư tin tặc • 0 implied HN points • 17 Jul 07
🕹 Technology Open Source
  1. Advocating for open source software and its benefits is important but many misconceptions exist around selling open source products at a high price.
  2. Using open source software for commercial purposes without proper attribution can lead to ethical and legal issues.
  3. Copyright requirements in open source licenses mainly apply to developers and distributors, not end users.

Vietkey Linux- một "hệ điều hành made in Việt Nam"?

Thái | Hacker | Kỹ sư tin tặc • 0 implied HN points • 17 Jul 07
🕹 Technology Open Source
  1. Vietkey Linux is not an operating system, but a Linux distribution among many others worldwide.
  2. When developing a Linux distribution, it is crucial to comply with the GPL and other open-source licenses.
  3. Security updates play a vital role in maintaining the safety of a Linux distribution, which might be a challenge for smaller development teams like Vietkey Linux.

Seminar giới thiệu nhóm nghiên cứu Kernel ĐH Bách Khoa

Thái | Hacker | Kỹ sư tin tặc • 0 implied HN points • 22 Mar 07
🕹 Technology Open Source
  1. Seminar introducing OS Group and Linux kernel research aims to attract students to participate and learn.
  2. The seminar covers topics like Linux kernel architecture, filesystems, processes, security, and building a Linux distro in just 10 minutes.
  3. The event promotes open participation and aims to bring open-source knowledge closer to students.

Phát đĩa Linux miễn phí nhân ngày hội Windows Vista

Thái | Hacker | Kỹ sư tin tặc • 0 implied HN points • 22 Mar 07
🕹 Technology Open Source
  1. On March 22, 2007, amidst Microsoft's Windows Vista event in Vietnam, a group decided to distribute free Linux CDs and guides to promote Linux.
  2. The initiative involved distributing 300 packages containing Ubuntu Linux CDs and quickstart manuals in Vietnamese to promote Linux among students and developers.
  3. The community effort included financial and moral support, CD burning sessions, design needs, and upbeat Linux spirit.

Tổng kết nho nhỏ

Thái | Hacker | Kỹ sư tin tặc • 0 implied HN points • 16 Jan 07
🕹 Technology Open Source
  1. The blog has been running for over 2 months with around 200-300 daily visitors and 800-1000 pageviews.
  2. Future plans for the blog include consistent quality writing, introducing open-source software projects, and collaborating with other writers.
  3. There are plans for small meetups for bloggers and readers, potentially on a weekly basis.

Git commit hooks with Husky

The Open Source Expert • 0 implied HN points • 17 Jul 24
🕹 Technology Open Source
  1. Using Husky for Git hooks gives you quick feedback before making a commit. This helps catch errors early, saving time later.
  2. Automating checks like linting or testing before a commit prevents you from forgetting to run them manually. It improves the code quality before you share it.
  3. Even with local hooks, don't skip CI checks since they're still important. CI runs on a fresh setup and ensures everything works properly in the project.

AI Needs No App Store

Sector 6 | The Newsletter of AIM • 0 implied HN points • 23 Apr 24
🕹 Technology Open Source
  1. Meta is open-sourcing its Meta Quest operating system, letting other companies create their own mixed reality devices. This is similar to how Google allows others to use Android for smartphones.
  2. Meta plans to open-source Llama 3, a move that aims to make AI independent from traditional app stores like Apple’s and Google’s.
  3. Zuckerberg believes AI shouldn't be controlled by big companies through app stores, which could limit innovation and access.

Grok Delivers Open AI Promise?

Sector 6 | The Newsletter of AIM • 0 implied HN points • 18 Mar 24
🕹 Technology Open Source
  1. Elon Musk released the Grok model as open-source, but it has mixed reactions from developers. People are unsure about why it was shared and what it actually includes.
  2. The Grok model is currently just a base model and isn't fine-tuned for specific tasks. It was completed in October 2023, so it might need more work to be really useful.
  3. Although the model's weights are available, there's no clear information about the training data used. Some feel this makes it less transparent and more like just open-weight models instead of fully open-source.

The Mother of LLMs 🐉

Sector 6 | The Newsletter of AIM • 0 implied HN points • 11 Mar 24
🕹 Technology Open Source
  1. A new AI model called Qwen is gaining attention and was developed by Alibaba. It's like a powerful dragon rising in the AI world.
  2. The model is called Liberated-Qwen1.5-72B and is considered one of the best uncensored AI models available online.
  3. Abacus AI is open-sourcing the model to show its capabilities and performance, helping it to be more accessible for everyone.

Put Some Pants On! 👖👉😳

Sector 6 | The Newsletter of AIM • 0 implied HN points • 31 Jan 24
🕹 Technology Open Source
  1. LLMs, or large language models, rely on prompts to function properly, just like people choosing to dress appropriately for work. This analogy shows the importance of setting the right context for success.
  2. Using open-source models is different from closed ones, impacting how they are packaged and function. This means the way we interact with these models, including the prompts we use, can change significantly.
  3. A new course on prompt engineering has been released to help users navigate these differences in LLMs. It's a way for people to learn how to effectively work with these models.