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Tech IQ boost? Columnar vs row DBs, modular builds, and AI insights
Welcome to edition #21 of the We ❤️ Open Source newsletter!
Our goal is simple - to raise your open source IQ and introduce you to the people shaping the open source world—through content made and curated by real humans. 🙂
This week we'll look at...
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Articles
 | Zoe Steinkamp, a developer advocate at ClickHouse, sat down with the All Things Open team to discuss the advantages of open source databases, in particular, columnar ones. WHY WE ❤️ IT: One of the key takeaways: Understanding the difference between columnar and row-based databases can significantly impact how efficiently you work with data. |
 | Faster cycles and quick wins might boost revenue—but at what cost? In this thoughtful piece, Mateja Lampe Rupnik shares why modular, long-lasting hardware is more than just sustainable—it’s a strategic edge. From supply chain shocks to startup constraints, modular systems help engineers stay agile and build products that last. WHY WE ❤️ IT: The article begins in a most intriguing way - with a story about visiting a multi-million dollar customer and receiving the most "bittersweet" compliment ever. It gets better from there in a very creative and counterintuitive way. |
 | Struggling to get your technical and business teams on the same page? These five storytelling tips make it easier to connect, collaborate, and turn complex ideas into shared understanding. WHY WE ❤️ IT: Building stronger connections between technical and business teams is vital to long-term success. This article explains how to do it - through shared stories. |
What's in your technology toolbox?
Discover the open source photographer’s dream software tool for precision editing.
Darktable is a free, open source photography workflow application and raw developer specifically designed for photographers. Its primary strength is its ability to handle raw files, the digital equivalent of a film negative, offering unparalleled post-processing flexibility.
From the We ❤️ Open Source Podcast
 | Bill Higgins, vice president of Watson Platform Engineering and Open Innovation at IBM, sat down with the All Things Open team to share why this is such a pivotal moment for developers working with AI. |
Wrap Up
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We hope you learn something new this weekend!
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