Critics of open source software have long argued that giving everyone access to a project’s source code creates security issues. But in active projects with highly engaged communities, the opposite is actually true: Open source software helps organizations become more secure. That said, any piece of technology can be exploited.

Today, large enterprises are using multiple cloud providers and technologies. Enterprises dealing with distributed loads on their on-prem infrastructure, private clouds, and public clouds need teams that are versed in writing different CLI commands and scripts in multiple languages and require specialists in these fields. Unfortunately, all of this bears a hidden cost since the company has to train its employees in multiple technology stacks to manage different infrastructures.

Mattermost v7.5 is generally available today. The following new features are included (see changelog for more details).

Today, a developer’s typical workday would not be complete without using Git. Yes, Git has grown to be a crucial component of our normal development process, and it greatly facilitates our collaboration with others. One must become familiar with how it functions to use it effectively and make the most of it. If you are new to Git, the worst thing you can do is copy and paste answers you find online without understanding what they do or when to be utilized them.

Though organizations are projected to pump $4.4 trillion into IT spending this year, the supply of developer talent has struggled to keep pace, and many companies are having a hard time hiring workers. This is due to the fact that today’s top-performing developers understand their value and are increasingly asking for more money and better benefits when considering job offers.

Content management is shifting toward two headless options: Git-based and API-driven. Headless CMS solutions allow developers to edit and manage content easily while still using the front- and back-end tools and platforms they know and love. These Git-based and API-driven CMS solutions give developers a new way to expedite CI/CD processes without compromising product quality. Git is an essential tool for both beginners and seasoned software developers.

Your release management process is one of the most critical processes in your organization’s toolkit. An excellent release management process can accelerate software release workflows, allowing your team to deliver software consistently and predictably and ensuring that your customers have an optimal brand experience. But release processes can have weaknesses that slow your team down and can even introduce risk to every release.