Understanding Linus’s Law For Open Source Security
Linus’s Law is that given enough eyeballs, all bugs are shallow. How does this apply to open source software security? In 2021, there are more reasons why people love Linux…
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Coding with Serenade: Hands-Free Voice-Activated Programming
The emergence of voice-controlled devices like Siri, Amazon Echo, and Google Home have simplified tasks that previously required a keyboard. But we’ve only just begun to inhabit a world filled…
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Why A Computer Isn’t The First Thing You Need When Teaching Kids To Code
In 2020, COVID-19 hit, and globally, there was a massive shift to online instruction. Educators and parents realized that going forward, now that school boards have invested heavily in remote…
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Tiny Wireless Device Sheds Light On Combating Obesity
Gastric bypass surgery is sometimes the last resort for those who struggle with obesity or have serious health-related issues due to their weight. Since this procedure involves making a small…
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Coders Behind Bars: The Prisoners Training For Future Tech Jobs
149 million new tech jobs could be created over the next five years. Prisons in some countries are training inmates to find work in the tech sector. Some projects are…
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The Right And Wrong Way To Set Python 3 As Default On A Mac
There are several ways to get started with Python 3 on macOS, but one way is better than the others. I’ve been dipping my toe back into Python development as…
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Tech Investment Predictions 2021: Eight Industry Experts Have Their Say
During 2020 a record level of investment was pumped into technology companies despite the widespread economic uncertainty created by the Covid-19 pandemic. In Europe alone, some $41bn was invested into technology startups…
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How Open Source Builds Distributed Trust
Trust in open source is a positive feedback loop. This is an edited excerpt from my forthcoming book on Trust in Computing and the Cloud for Wiley and leads on from a previous article…
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15 DevOps Trends To Expect In 2021
DevOps has come a long way, and there is no doubt it will continue to shine this year. Since many companies are looking for best practices around their digital transformation,…
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AWS: “Cloud Computing Makes It Easier To Pursue Reinvention”
The Covid-19 pandemic and the shift to remote working it has prompted means that 2020 was in many ways the year of the cloud. The adoption of cloud-based systems and…
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