Open source software is the backbone of much of what we use online. But recent incidents remind us that our supply chains are only as strong as their weakest links. In early September, attackers gained access to a popular NPM maintainer’s account and pushed malicious updates to 18 widely used packages. These packages are downloaded
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DeepSeek is turning heads in the AI world. It was launched in 2023 by Liang Wenfeng, a Chinese entrepreneur with a background in engineering and finance. What’s interesting is how it aims to make AI more accessible, efficient, and versatile. Let’s dive into the key things you should know about this rising star in artificial
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The latest release of Kotlin, version 2.2.20, brings exciting updates that boost its cross-platform development features. The biggest highlight is the introduction of Kotlin/Wasm in beta, which allows developers to compile Kotlin code into WebAssembly. This opens up new possibilities for building web applications that run smoothly across different environments. Along with this, the update
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Microsoft keeps rolling out new preview builds for Windows 10 22H2, giving testers a chance to try out upcoming features and fixes. The latest update, Build 19045.6388, was released on September 11, 2025, to the Release Preview Channel. This build mainly offers some minor improvements and bug fixes aimed at making Windows 10 run smoother
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Microsoft has announced that .NET 10 is now in the release candidate stage, marking a big step toward its official release. After seven preview versions, this milestone shows the platform is getting closer to general availability, which is expected in November. Developers can now test many of the new features and improvements in this upcoming
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The team behind the JVM language Groovy has released Groovy 5, an update packed with new features and improvements. This new version makes it easier for developers to write code faster and more efficiently, especially with performance boosts like arrays that are up to 10 times faster. Groovy 5 is fully compatible with Java Development
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Perl, a programming language that first appeared in 1987, is experiencing a bit of a revival. It’s now ranking higher on the Tiobe index, which tracks the popularity of programming languages worldwide. Just a year ago, Perl was sitting at 27th place, but this month, it’s up to 10th. Back in its heyday, Perl even
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Python is a favorite among developers, especially in AI and data projects. But there’s a catch. While writing Python code can be quick and easy, managing the surrounding tools and workflows is often complicated. This complexity can slow down teams and cause headaches when moving from prototypes to production. To keep things smooth, organizations need
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PostgreSQL 18 is coming soon, and it promises some big improvements for speed and efficiency. The latest version adds features like asynchronous I/O and a new version of UUID, which can help databases run faster and handle larger workloads more smoothly. But despite these upgrades, some experts say it still isn’t quite ready for the
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The Rust Foundation has announced a new initiative called the Rust Innovation Lab. This program aims to provide financial support and resources to open source projects that are important to the Rust community. The goal is to help these projects stay sustainable, secure, and independent. Why the Rust Innovation Lab Matters Rust has become more
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