The missing metric in open source? Java, Deep Learning, and Columnar Databases

In this engaging and educational article, Tapasya Syal identifies and describes 6 essential strategies for creating robust, fault-tolerant systems.

WHY WE ❤️ IT: In Tanya's experience, apps need to be resilient, even when things break down. And that's where software architecture comes in. However, resilience is often misunderstood as just “adding retries” or “putting stuff in queues.” But it’s much deeper than that, and this article does a great job of explaining how.

This article by Ebony Louis takes an in-depth look at deep learning, a lot of the magic behind ChatGPT, DALL·E, and self-driving cars.

WHY WE ❤️ IT: This is a follow up to Ebony's last article about Machine Learning, and Deep Learning takes it further. It looks at multiple facets of the topic, including how it works, how it adjusts itself, why it's called "deep learning", and much, much more.

Luqman Saeed offers a really solid article helping readers to learn Java the right way with smart coding, fast deployment, and scalable enterprise apps.

WHY WE ❤️ IT: In its 30th year, Java has shown remarkable resilience and adaptability, making it a great choice to add to your programming arsenal. If you’re looking to start your Java journey in 2025, with a focus on enterprise development, this article offers five practical tips to help you learn efficiently.

Jen Wike Huger, a dear friend and widely-recognized content expert, gives readers a guided tour of 6 strategies for building trust with developers through content. 

WHY WE ❤️ IT: Given the volumes of developer-directed content now everywhere, creating quality content that cuts through the noise and is actually received has never been more important. Avoid these mistakes to be more effective and efficient.

Don Watkins looks at why Open Document Format's 20-year legacy matters in a world of closed platforms.

WHY WE ❤️ IT: The Open Document Format (ODF) turns 20 this year, a major milestone for anyone who values open standards, user autonomy, and long-term access to their data. It's become the global standard for office documents in open source and government systems alike, so it's worth knowing something about.

Zoe Steinkamp, a developer advocate at Clickhouse, sat down with the All Things Open team to discuss the advantages of open source databases, emphasizing their ability to empower communities and offer scalable options.

Avi Press, founder and CEO of Scarf, helps explain in this enlightening interview how visibility into adoption can help developers align project goals, funding, and community impact.