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Open Source Software Security: Is Open Source Software Safe?

Percona

Even though open source software is firmly in the mainstream, used widely by businesses, governments, and everyone who owns a cell phone or computer, the question repeatedly arises: “Is open source software safe?” Is open source software as stable as other software? Our bar is higher than that.

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The Ultimate Guide to Open Source Databases

Percona

The use of open source databases has increased steadily in recent years. Past trepidation — about perceived vulnerabilities and performance issues — has faded as decision makers realize what an “open source database” really is and what it offers. What is an open source database?

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Container security: What it is, why it’s tricky, and how to do it right

Dynatrace

Application developers commonly leverage open-source software when building containerized applications. In fact, the market research firm Forrester says that the average container image is comprised of 70% open-source software.[1] 1] And unfortunately, open-source software is often fraught with security vulnerabilities.

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Kubernetes vs Docker: What’s the difference?

Dynatrace

Think of containers as the packaging for microservices that separate the content from its environment – the underlying operating system and infrastructure. This opens the door to auto-scalable applications, which effortlessly matches the demands of rapidly growing and varying user traffic. What is Docker? What is Kubernetes?

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What Is RabbitMQ: Key Features and Uses

Scalegrid

RabbitMQ is an open-source message broker that simplifies inter-service communication by ensuring messages are effectively queued, delivered, and processed across diverse applications. Its compatibility with MQTT, known for being a compact messaging protocol, Demonstrates its adaptability for use in Internet of Things (IoT) contexts.

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Why Web Developers Choose PHP For Great Website Development?

Official Blog - World Web Technology

A study by Wappalyzer says that PHP runs 82% of the Internet. On top of that, PHP is used to run famous content management systems like Joomla, WordPress, and Drupal. Open-Source PHP is an open-source language, which means anyone can use, share, and change it for free.

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iOS Engine Choice In Depth

Alex Russell

Does Apple restrict, in any way, the ability of competing web browsers to deploy their own web browsing engines when running on Apple's operating system? WebKit is an open-source web engine that allows Apple to enable improvements contributed by third parties. Apple's Open Source Claim #.