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More than a third of UK government tech workers still not using open source

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The UK government committed itself to using more open source software in its Technology Code of Practice published in 2021, but 38 percent of government tech workers in a new study say they still don't use any open source software in their department.

On a more positive note the research from data management company Aiven shows 71 percent of UK government tech workers report the Government is now using more open source software compared to five years ago.

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Top tips for success in a developer career

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Being a software developer is more than just typing away at a computer. To be successful, you need to be able to keep up with the rapidly evolving software industry and the significant developments occurring across the sector.

Developers looking to propel their careers forward need to take a holistic approach to their careers, incorporating soft skills to expand their skill set and take the next step. Mastering this, however, is a challenge. It requires a continuous learning mindset. Make sure you’re equipping yourself to develop experiences and acquire new skills. This will enhance your career and make it easier for you to find fulfillment in your role as a software developer.

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New online community helps developers contribute to open source projects

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Code visibility platform CodeSee is launching a new online community for developers of all skill levels to help them learn, contribute, explore, and connect across the globe.

Open Source Hub (OSH) provides developers tools to onboard and understand the massive amount of code in an open source project, making it easy to contribute, collaborate, and make a meaningful contribution.

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Lack of software testing leaves businesses open to risk

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New research finds 69 percent of UK CEOs think it's acceptable to release software that hasn't been properly tested, so long as it's patch tested later. But this could be putting businesses at reputational and financial risk.

The study from software test automation company Leapwork also reveals that 82 percent of testers say that up to 40 percent of software goes to market without sufficient testing. As a result, 68 percent of testers claim their teams spend five to 10 days per year patching.

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You're wasting your time fixing 97 percent of vulnerabilities

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According to new research only three percent of 'critical' code vulnerabilities are attackable, which means developers should be able to better prioritize efforts and significantly reduce their workload.

The study from automated security testing firm ShiftLeft finds that focusing on the three percent allows teams to greatly speed up and simplify efforts. ShiftLeft saw a 37 percent improvement from last year in mean time to remediate new vulnerabilities with a median scan time of 1 minute 30 seconds.

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HP Dev One Pop!_OS Linux laptop [Review]

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When I first learned that System76 and HP were partnering on a laptop running Pop!_OS, I was absolutely shocked. After all, System76 is a computer manufacturer, so HP is sort of one of its competitors. Not to mention, Pop!_OS isn't exactly a well-known operating system outside the Linux community -- it doesn't carry the same name recognition as Ubuntu, for instance.

Regardless of why this collaboration happened, the HP Dev One laptop is officially here, available to anyone in the United States that has $1,099. We have been testing the new developer-focused notebook and we have definitive opinions to share, including whether or not you should buy it. So, without further ado...

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Challenging misconceptions around a career as a developer

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Technology is experiencing a talent shortage, with developers in high demand -- the tech resignation rate rose by 4.5 percent in 2021 according to Harvard Business Review. For some employers, this shortage is driving investment into existing talent or prompting the growth of talent from scratch. But many startups lack the staffing levels or time to train people, and they are competing against tech giants for experienced staff. In these cases, finding and hiring the right people can make all the difference.

Finding the right people means keeping a hawk-like focus on the skills and attributes the business actually needs and looking for talent wherever it can be found. There are many misconceptions about what makes a good software developer and a successful career path. By examining these misconceptions, a business can identify the individuals that will build their winning teams. The key here is not just the individuals, but also building the team. Software developers are not well-known for their soft skills but here’s the catch: who are the software developers with the most successful track records? Those individuals who have emotional intelligence and communication skills in equal proportion to their smarts.

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What do Apple's new privacy-focused changes mean for advertisers?

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One of the key announcements at Apple's developer conference earlier this week was around improvement to the privacy-focused to the SKAdNetwork API.

These are aimed at providing ad networks and developers with the ability to better measure how ads perform while still preserving user privacy.

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GitHub is killing off its Atom text editor later this year

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Microsoft-owned GitHub plans to sunset its developer-focused text editor Atom. Citing a lack of "significant feature development", GitHub says that Atom will be killed off in December and its projects will be archived.

Atom has been around for more than a decade and has built up a dedicated following, but now its users have just six months to seek out an alternative that they love just as much.

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HP Dev One laptop running System76's Ubuntu Linux-based Pop!_OS now available

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Last month, the open source community was abuzz with excitement following a shocking announcement from System76 that HP was planning to release a laptop running the Pop!_OS operating system. This was significant for several reasons, but most importantly, it was a huge win for Linux users as yet another hardware option was becoming available. Best of all, HP employees have been trained by System76 to offer high-quality customer support. If you aren't aware, System76 support is legendary.

At the time of the announcement, details about the hardware were a bit scarce, but I am happy to report we now have full system specifications for the 14-inch HP Dev One laptop. Most interestingly, there is only one configuration to be had. The developer-focused computer is powered by an octa-core AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U APU which features integrated Radeon graphics. The notebook comes with 16GB RAM and 1TB of NVMe storage, both of which can be user-upgraded later if you choose.

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GitHub to introduce 2FA requirement for developer accounts

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GitHub has announced plans that will require call code contributors to enable at least one form of two-factor authentication (2FA) as a security measure.

Although the requirement for the extra protection will not kick in immediately, it is something that developers need to be aware of if they want to continue to use the platform.

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New fund launched to support open source maintainers

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Open source software provides much of the backbone of our digital society. Yet many of the developers and maintainers working on some of the most critical projects embedded across networks and products remain unpaid or underpaid.

To help address this, Backend-as-a-Service (BaaS) platform Appwrite is launching a new Open Source Software Fund (OSS Fund), which will award $50,000 in its first year to open source maintainers whose projects provide the very foundation for today's digital infrastructure but who aren't being compensated as such.

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Developing smart tools for Windows -- the man behind CCleaner and Tweakeze [Q&A]

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Heitor Tome is the man behind a new tool called Tweakeze which is designed to prevent unwanted changes to your computer.

But he also has a long history as the chief architect and software engineer behind popular cleanup program CCleaner -- indeed for several years he was its sole developer.

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Microsoft launches GitHub Desktop 3.0 with great new pull request features

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Microsoft has launched the latest version of its developer tool GitHub Desktop. The company describes GitHub Desktop 3.0 as a "big milestone", with this release bringing enhance pull request integration.

Among the improvements in version 3.0 of the software is the ability to review the status of your pull request check runs. There's also support for high-signal pull request notifications so you can be kept informed of pull request check failures and passes.

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2022 Call for Code Global Challenge aims to get developers focused on green solutions

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Supported by IBM, The Linux Foundation and the UNHCHR, the 2022 Call for Code Global Challenge wants to bring together developers and problem solvers to use open innovation to help accelerate sustainability and combat climate change.

Now in its fifth year, Call for Code has galvanized a community of more than a half million developers, students, and problem solvers from 180 nations to design cutting-edge open source-powered hybrid cloud and AI solutions that can tackle some of the world's most pressing issues.

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