The price of not opening this? AI, Java, Python, ZFS and more

Lee Faus, Global Field CTO at GitLab, examines 3 trends shaping software development in 2025, all of which are AI related and look beyond code generation.

WHY WE ❤️ IT: According to GitLab research, 78% of organizations either actively use AI in their development processes or plan to implement it in the next two years. Understanding the impact of AI beyond just the code is essential.

Chiara Civardi takes a look at 5 key elements when identifying the right middleware technology for your Java applications in this really interesting article.

WHY WE ❤️ IT: Middleware, the layer between your application and the operating system, plays the same vital role in software as yeast does in baking. It's a fascinating comparison.

In his “Hacking AI – How to survive the AI uprising” talk at ATOAI earlier this year, Gant Laborde explored how attackers manipulate AI models through techniques like adversarial image perturbation, data poisoning, and model inversion. This article is a jam-packed summary of that talk.

WHY WE ❤️ IT: Gant's talk already has more than 1,100 views on our YouTube channel - it's wildly entertaining and informative. Our community can learn how to defend AI models from adversarial inputs, data poisoning, and other security threats and a bunch of other things by reading and watching.

In this wonderful She Lights the Way collaboration post Naomi Ceder shares how Python and open source gave her the space to grow—personally and professionally.

WHY WE ❤️ IT: Naomi Ceder’s journey into open source and the Python community wasn’t an easy path. It’s a story of persistence, identity, and finding her voice in more ways than one - and a fascinating one at that.

Ganesh Jayaraman offers this article on how we can use system mapping, data lineage, and scalable tools to avoid downstream data breakdowns.

WHY WE ❤️ IT: This article is a follow-up piece to Ganesh's previous article basic principles of effective data infrastructure. It digs deep into how organizations can create frictionless data sharing across business units, something that is very important

Discover how Jim Salter’s open source tools, like Sanoid and Syncoid, help sysadmins automate backups and avoid common pitfalls. In this interview, Jim shares his approach to building systems that prioritize people over machines, offering practical advice on using ZFS, managing snapshots, and ensuring fast recovery. Whether you're a developer or sysadmin, learn how to create resilient systems that just work.

In this interview, David, Chief AI Officer at Nex AI Advisors, sat down with the All Things Open team to share how AI is reshaping software development. He explains how developers can move from traditional coding to prompt engineering and shares tips for getting started with AI tools. David also highlights common pitfalls with large language models (LLMs) and offers practical advice on how to avoid them. Plus, he shares insights on making AI concepts more accessible through clear communication and empathy, helping developers effectively integrate AI into their workflows.