SD Times Open-Source Project of the Week: PennyLane

PennyLane is an open-source, cross-platform Python library for differentiable programming of quantum computers. Differentiable programming refers to a programming paradigm that leverages automatic differentiation. PennyLane tries to bridge the gap between quantum computing and machine learning. According to the project’s GitHub page, PennyLane enables users to train quantum computers much like neural networks.  Xanadu, the … continue reading

Checkmarx debuts new Keeping Infrastructure as Code Secure solution

In an effort to better secure cloud-native apps, software security company Checkmarx has launched a new open-source static analysis solution. The new Keeping Infrastructure as Code Secure (KICS) solution enables developers to write secure infrastructure as code (IaC) by automatically detecting issues from the start. According to the company, as organizations move to the cloud … continue reading

SD Times news digest: Fairwinds Insights 3.0, Mabl unveils native desktop app, and Nim 1.4.4 and 1.2.10

The latest release of Fairwinds Kubernetes security monitoring and governance solution aims to bridge the gap between security, development and operations. Fairwinds Insights 3.0 features resource monitoring; automation roles; and a new Open Policy Agent policy UI. The resource monitoring functionality is now integrated with Prometheus Collector to provide fine-grained resource usage data and reports … continue reading

Data mesh challenges common data assumptions

A data architecture that aims to challenge the preconceived notions of data and enable organizations to scale and move faster took center stage at this month’s Starburst Datanova conference. “The inconvenient truth is that despite increased investment in AI and data, the results have not been that great,” Zhamak Dehghani, director of emerging technology for … continue reading

SD Times Open-Source Project of the Week: GoReleaser

GoReleaser is an open-source project that aims to help users release Go projects as fast and easily as possible. Key features include the ability to cross-compile Go projects; release to GitHub, GitLab and Gitea; create Docker images and manifests; and create Linux packages and Homebrew taps.  According to the team, it adheres to the Contributor … continue reading

Google to address memory-safety issues in open source

Google is tackling one of the most problematic security issues in open source: memory-safety vulnerabilities. According to a recent report from Microsoft’s Security Response Center, a majority of vulnerabilities are due to memory-safety issues, and Google believes almost half of these issues could be prevented with a memory-safety language.  “Software written in unsafe languages often … continue reading

Google recommits to the Python ecosystem

Google has announced it is increasing its support for the Python Software Foundation (PSF). The company is now a Visionary Sponsor and will work to improve the language, ecosystem and community.  “Python is critically important to both Google Cloud and our customers. It serves as a popular runtime for many of our hosted services, from … continue reading

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SD Times news digest: TypeScript 4.2 RC, Android App Quality, and Eggplant Digital Automation Intelligence 5.1

Microsoft has announced the release candidate for TypeScript 4.2 New features coming in the next release of the programming language include:  Leading/middle rest elements in tuple types Smarter type alias preservation Stricter checks for the in operator Abstract construct signatures Understanding project structure with –explainFiles Improved uncalled function checks in logical expressions Relaxed rules between … continue reading

Apptio to expand Agile planning and VSM initiatives with Targetprocess

Appito has announced it has acquired Agile portfolio and work management solution provider Targetprocess. The acquisition is expected to build upon Appito’s technology business management solutions and enable users to make smarter decisions about technology investments.  “COVID-19 has forced every organization to be digital first – enterprises are moving from waterfall projects to product delivery … continue reading

New Relic Explorer strengthens full-stack observability with new visualization and capabilities

New Relic is continuing to make its full-stack observability vision a reality with the release of New Relic Explorer. The new solution comes with new visualizations and capabilities that give engineers a complete view of their entire IT estate.  The company announced its plans to reimagine full-stack observability last year by providing a unified platform … continue reading

Report finds the value in open source skills

When it comes to what skills developers should be learning, a recent report found organizations and technology managers value open source. According to the report, which was conducted by O’Reilly Media and commissioned by IBM, the increasing adoption of hybrid cloud is driving the importance of open source skills. IBM predicts hybrid cloud adoption will … continue reading

CloudBees appoints new CEO: Stephen DeWitt

As CloudBees embarks on its next phase of its DevOps journey, it will have a new captain steering the ship. The company has named Stephen DeWitt as its new CEO.  DeWitt is a known technology executive who has more recently served on the Silicon Valley Executive Network, was chief strategy officer at Automation Anywhere and … continue reading

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