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The blog post discusses essential security practices for database administrators (DBAs) using MariaDB 11.8, emphasizing the importance of locking down database access to prevent data leaks. It highlights the shift from outdated se...
MySQL's decline under Oracle's management prompts a call to switch to MariaDB for a true open-source experience and better security.
Debian packaging is complex, leading to contributor burnout and frustration. Debcraft aims to simplify this process by automating tedious tasks and making it easier for both new and experienced packagers to track changes. It utili...
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The blog post discusses the author's advocacy for adopting Git as the primary version control system for Debian development, contrasting it with the current system that relies on the Debian archive. The author highlights the ineff...
The post discusses best practices for contributing to Debian through Merge Requests on salsa.debian.org, highlighting the advantages of using a GitLab instance over traditional email patches. It outlines the workflow from forking ...
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Ubuntu Pro offers essential security updates and support for Ubuntu users, enhancing the open-source experience while encouraging funding for ongoing development.
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The post demonstrates the optimal workflow for creating new Debian packages in 2025, preserving the upstream git history. It includes key elements such as using a Git fork/clone of the upstream repository, consistent use of git-bu...
The author has decided to leave their position at AWS to focus on developing open source software, particularly contributing to Linux distributions like Debian. They emphasize the need to maintain the vast ecosystem of open source...
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010 habits to help becoming a Debian Maintainer
2025-01-26 •
The text provides 10 key habits to help navigate the complexities of Debian packaging and contribute effectively to the open source project. It emphasizes the importance of reading and re-reading Debian Policy, Developer’s Referen...
0Debian source packages in git explained
2025-01-09 •
The text explains the structure of Debian source packages in 2025, the differences between native and non-native packages, and the git repository structure. It also discusses the process of maintaining multiple generations of a pa...
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The text discusses the importance of design documents in software engineering, particularly in open source communities. It highlights the benefits of design documents, the commonality of design documents in enterprise software, an...
The text discusses the Heartbleed security vulnerability in OpenSSL and the recent backdoor discovered in the XZ Utils compression library, highlighting potential weaknesses in how open source software is funded, developed, and ma...
Efficient communication is vital for a software engineering organization to be efficient. It is important to communicate early and exactly, use the right channels, make meetings intentionally efficient, practice efficient status/p...
08 Writing Tips for Software Professionals
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The text provides 8 writing tips for software professionals, emphasizing the importance of efficient written communication in the field. It highlights the significance of concise writing, starting with the main message, supporting...
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