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14 Sep

Doing Code Reviews & Filing Github Issues

stp2y0 CommentsNewscodereview, coding, community, development, engineering, inclusive, opensource, software

As the second week of the term comes to an end, me and my classmates are gradually getting comfortable with the tools and practices used in the Open Source world. To get used to the collaborative nature of Open Source, we were asked to review each other's code, give feedback on it, and file Github Issues pointing out any bugs/potential areas for improvement Code Reviews First off, I have never really done "proper" code reviews. I've created GitHub issues within the team projects' repos and helped my friends with their code here and there, but this experience was certainly new…

10 Sep

How the Ruby Repository Masters Fast Merges: Cutting Corners or Genius Efficiency?

stp2y0 CommentsNewscoding, community, development, engineering, inclusive, opensource, ruby, software, softwaredevelopment

Introduction: The Ruby Repository's Stellar Track Record The "Ruby" repository is a pivotal project in the Ruby programming language community. It's a hotbed for innovation and collaboration, attracting a diverse group of contributors. But what truly sets this repository apart is how it manages to consistently keep its merge times impressively low, despite the high volume of contributions. This case study examines what the Ruby repository does right, particularly focusing on its fast merge times, and analyzes the broader implications of this efficiency on both the project and the community. Analyzing Ruby's Efficiency and Pitfalls with Middleware Dora Metrics If…

08 Sep

Coolify: Your All-in-One Open-Source PaaS Solution

stp2y0 CommentsNewscoding, community, development, engineering, inclusive, Linux, opensource, paas, software, webdev

In today's fast-paced development world, deploying and managing applications can be a complex and time-consuming task. Enter Coolify, an innovative open-source Platform as a Service (PaaS) solution that's changing the game for developers and businesses alike. Let's dive into what makes Coolify a compelling alternative to services like Heroku, Netlify, and Vercel. What is Coolify? Coolify is a comprehensive, all-in-one PaaS that empowers you to self-host your applications, databases, and services without the hassle of managing servers. It's designed as an open-source and self-hostable alternative to popular platforms, giving you more control and flexibility over your deployments. Key Features That…

08 Sep

Why Fresh Graduates Should Contribute to Open Source Projects on GitHub

stp2y0 CommentsNewsbeginners, coding, community, development, engineering, inclusive, learning, opensource, python, software

If you're a fresh graduate and new to the tech industry, you’ve probably heard about open source projects on GitHub. But why should you care about them? Contributing to open source is one of the most effective ways to sharpen your skills, build your portfolio, and make yourself stand out to potential employers—without needing formal job experience. Let’s dive into the reasons and how you can get started. What Are Open Source Projects and Why Are They Important? Open source projects are software whose source code is made available to the public, meaning anyone can contribute, modify, or improve the…

03 Sep

Comprehensive Guide to Installing, Configuring, and Testing SafeLine WAF

stp2y0 CommentsNewscoding, community, cybersecurity, development, docker, engineering, inclusive, opensource, software, webdev

In today’s digital landscape, ensuring the security of your web applications is paramount. SafeLine, a Web Application Firewall (WAF) developed by Chaitin Technology, offers robust protection by filtering and monitoring HTTP traffic to and from your web application. In this guide, we’ll walk through the installation, configuration, and testing of SafeLine WAF to help you secure your web environment. 1. Installing SafeLine WAF on Linux To get started with SafeLine, you’ll need a Linux system with Docker and Docker Compose pre-installed. Once your environment is ready, execute the following command to install SafeLine WAF: bash -c "$(curl -fsSLk https://waf.chaitin.com/release/latest/setup.sh)" Enter…

01 Sep

Showcase Your Open-Source Contributions with Ease!

stp2y0 CommentsNewscoding, community, development, engineering, github, inclusive, opensource, portfolio, showcase, software

Have you ever struggled to keep track of all your open-source contributions on GitHub? I certainly have! That's why I created this project to make showcasing your open-source contributions easier and more fun. With this tool, you can have a dedicated page displaying all your open-source contributions, turning your efforts into a portfolio that's easy to share with the world. Whether you're contributing to big projects or small fixes, now you have a way to display your impact clearly and beautifully. Imagine having your very own profile page that highlights all your open-source work, just like this one for Linus…

29 Aug

Why Devs Love Open Source KitOps–Tales from the ML Trenches

stp2y0 CommentsNewsbeginners, coding, community, development, devops, engineering, inclusive, opensource, programming, software

In the world of AI/ML there are a lot of puff pieces singing the latest technical innovation. Most of the time, these innovations aren’t being used outside of a cadre of scientists who have adopted. In contrast, we put together this article to share how a real user at a real company is using KitOps - and explain, in stark terms, why KitOps is the only solution that meets their needs. The Folly of TARs and S3 First, let's address the elephant in the room: TAR files. Yes, they’re handy little bundles of joy, squeezing your artifacts into neat, portable…

28 Aug

Real-World Attack Testing with SafeLine: A Guide to Dynamic Protection

stp2y0 CommentsNewscoding, community, cybersecurity, development, devops, engineering, inclusive, opensource, software, webdev

1. Introduction to SafeLine Since 2016, Chaitin Tech has been committed to making cybersecurity accessible to everyone. They initially open-sourced SafeLine's semantic analysis engine and have since released various plugins and communication protocols associated with SafeLine. In April 2023, Chaitin took it a step further by launching a free community edition of SafeLine on GitHub. This move allows more developers and companies to experience the power of SafeLine’s semantic analysis algorithms at zero cost, aiming to advance the development and application of intelligent semantic analysis in cybersecurity. 2. Experiencing Dynamic Protection Introduction to Dynamic ProtectionThe Dynamic Protection feature is a…

27 Aug

Introducing New Platform Access Control

stp2y0 CommentsNewscoding, community, database, development, engineering, inclusive, opensource, programming, software, webdev

At Supabase, we're constantly striving to provide the tools developers need to build secure, reliable applications. Our latest update focuses on an area that's critical to both security and reliability: Platform Access Control. We're excited to announce the rollout of our new granular access control features which allows giving users access to specific projects instead of the entire organization. ⚡️ More on Launch Week Why Platform Access Control matters Managing who can access what within your project isn't just a convenience — it's essential for maintaining security and ensuring that your software development lifecycle (SDLC) is followed and availability guarantees…

27 Aug

AWS open source newsletter, #203

stp2y0 CommentsNewsaws, coding, community, development, engineering, inclusive, opensource, software

Edition #203 Welcome to issue #203 of the AWS open source newsletter, the newsletter where we try and provide you the best open source on AWS content. As always, we have more great new projects to check out, which include how you can proxy OpenAI requests through Amazon Bedrock, security tools that help you stay one step ahead of bad actors, a way of implementing CDK Pipelines in a less opinionated way, a tool that helps you validate your AWS IAM policies, a toolkit to help get you started with good practices when creating CloudFormation templates, some demo code that…