Erlang Solutions: What is Elixir?

In our latest post, we’ll be exploring Elixir, a robust programming language known for its concurrency and fault-tolerance capabilities. We’ll look at some of Elixir’s syntax, and core features, as well as the Elixir community some resources for beginners and enthusiasts alike.

As the brainchild of José Valim, Elixir is rooted in Valim’s experiences with Ruby on Rails and Erlang. Elixi … ⌘ Read more

How to stay safe from repo-jacking
Repo-jacking is a specific type of supply chain attack. This blog post explains what it is, what the risk is, and what you can do to stay safe.

The post How to stay safe from repo-jacking appeared first on The GitHub Blog. ⌘ Read more

6 Docker Security Best Practices for Your Application
This comprehensive guide for developers and operators provides actionable insights to enhance the security and efficiency of Docker applications. ⌘ Read more

Empowering all developers to build without barriers
GitHub has been awarded the 2024 Axe Accessibility at Scale Award from Deque Systems. Read more about how we’ve implemented accessibility at scale.

The post Empowering all developers to build without barriers appeared first on The GitHub Blog. ⌘ Read more

Meine Fediverse Trading Card ?~L~X https://notiz.blog/p/6vN

Cool news from: https://signal.org/blog/phone-number-privacy-usernames/

How to Use OpenPubkey to Solve Key Management via SSO
We show how OpenPubkey can be used to improve SSH key management, and we look at three use cases in detail. ⌘ Read more

On my blog: Developer Diary, Eruption of Huaynaputina https://john.colagioia.net/blog/2024/02/19/huaynaputina.html #programming #project #devjournal

Microsoft’s Reading Coach
My English pronunciation can be improved — a lot. But now I can use Microsoft’s Reading Coach. This is a new AI tool for practicing reading (in English). ⌘ Read more

On my blog: My Linux Story https://john.colagioia.net/blog/2024/02/18/linux.html #rant #linux

Presentation at Sundsgymnasiet school
I was invited by Mats, a teacher at the Sundsgymnasiet school in
Vellinge, to give a talk to his students, all three years of the
Technical Programme. Sundsgymnasiet is an upper secondary school,
probably what in the US would be called senior highschool, with
students normally starting in the year they turn 16 and finishing
at 19.

I didn’t know what to expect, really. Mats told me I could talk about
whatever I wanted, so of course I talked about … ⌘ Read more

On my blog: Free Culture Book Club — WNV Universe — Woethief 1 https://john.colagioia.net/blog/2024/02/17/wnv-universe-1.html #freeculture #bookclub

On my blog: Toots 🦣 from 02/12 to 02/16 https://john.colagioia.net/blog/2024/02/16/week.html #linkdump #mastodon #socialmedia #week

JMP: Newsletter: JMP is 7 years old — thanks to our awesome community!
Hi everyone!

Welcome to the latest edition of your pseudo-monthly JMP update!

In case it’s been a while since you checked out JMP, here’s a refresher: JMP lets you send and receive text and picture messages (and calls) through a real phone number right from your computer, tablet, phone, or anything else that has a Jabber client. Among other things, JMP has these features: Your phone number on every device; Multiple phone numbers … ⌘ Read more

On my blog: Real Life in Star Trek, First Contact https://john.colagioia.net/blog/2024/02/15/first-contact.html #scifi #startrek #closereading

Build code security skills with the GitHub Secure Code Game
Learn to find and fix security issues while having fun with Secure Code Game, now with new challenges focusing on JavaScript, Python, Go, and GitHub Actions!

The post Build code security skills with the GitHub Secure Code Game appeared first on The GitHub Blog. ⌘ Read more

Keyboard layouts
I’ve updated my article about keyboard layouts with XKB after 13
years!

https://hack.org/mc/writings/xkb.html

I’ve edited it so the focus is on the layouts if you just want to grab
them and don’t need any handholding. Also added Thinkpad layouts along
with the original HHKB layouts.

It now also includes instructions for use with the River and Sway
Wayland compositors as well as X11.

I will probably update it soon with some images of different Thinkpad
keyboards. ⌘ Read more

** Valentines, patron saint of bees, plague, and sushi **
Hot on the heals of recently being interviewed by Manu, I was interviewed by Kristen Foster-Marks from the Developer Success Lab. It was a lot of fun! We had a wide ranging conversation, but often came back around to the importance of“learning … ⌘ Read more

GitHub Availability Report: January 2024
In January, we experienced three incidents that resulted in degraded performance across GitHub services.

The post GitHub Availability Report: January 2024 appeared first on The GitHub Blog. ⌘ Read more

Fixing security vulnerabilities with AI
A peek under the hood of GitHub Advanced Security code scanning autofix.

The post Fixing security vulnerabilities with AI appeared first on The GitHub Blog. ⌘ Read more

Erlang Solutions: Why Elixir is the Programming Language You Should Learn in 2024
In this article, we’ll explain why learning Elixir is an ideal way to advance your growth as a developer in 2024. What factors should you consider when deciding to learn a new programming language?

Well, it typically depends on your project or career goals. Ideally, you’d want a language that:

• Is enjoyable and straightforward to use
  
• Can meet the needs of modern users
  
• Can offer … ⌘ Read more

Bringing npm registry services to GitHub Codespaces
The npm engineering team recently transitioned to using GitHub Codespaces for local development for npm registry services. This shift to Codespaces has substantially reduced the friction of our inner development loop and boosted developer productivity.

The post Bringing npm registry services to GitHub Codespaces appeared first on [The GitHub Blog] … ⌘ Read more

Powering advancements of AI in the open: Apply now to GitHub Accelerator
Funding AI advancements in the open, and opening applications for second Accelerator cohort.

The post Powering advancements of AI in the open: Apply now to GitHub Accelerator appeared first on The GitHub Blog. ⌘ Read more

Get started with v4 of GitHub Actions Artifacts
We listened to your feedback and released new versions (v4) of actions/upload-artifact and actions/download-artifact. While this version of the actions to upload and download artifacts includes up to 10x performance improvements and several new features, there are also key differences from previous versions that may require updates to your workflows.

The post [Get started with v4 of GitHub Actions Artifacts](https://github.blog/2024-02-12-g … ⌘ Read more

The architecture of SAST tools: An explainer for developers
More developers will have to fix security issues in the age of shifting left. Here, we break down how SAST tools can help them find and address vulnerabilities.

The post The architecture of SAST tools: An explainer for developers appeared first on The GitHub Blog. ⌘ Read more

Using non-Apple hardware usually has one big advantage: Much better upgradeability. ⌘ Read more

On my blog: Developer Diary, Red Hand Day https://john.colagioia.net/blog/2024/02/12/red-hand.html #programming #project #devjournal

Into the Great Wide Open ?~L~X https://notiz.blog/b/6uH

On my blog: SUREs — Silly Unsolicited Requests for Exposure https://john.colagioia.net/blog/2024/02/11/sure.html #rant #blog

On my blog: Free Culture Book Club — Moria’s Race https://john.colagioia.net/blog/2024/02/10/morias-race.html #freeculture #bookclub

On my blog: Toots 🦣 from 02/05 to 02/09 https://john.colagioia.net/blog/2024/02/09/week.html #linkdump #mastodon #socialmedia #week

Copilot in GitHub Support is now available!
Experience AI-powered assistance for queries related to GitHub topics.

The post Copilot in GitHub Support is now available! appeared first on The GitHub Blog. ⌘ Read more

Docker Desktop 4.27: Synchronized File Shares, Docker Init GA, Private Extensions Marketplace, Moby 25, Support for Testcontainers with ECI, Docker Build Cloud, and Docker Debug Beta
Learn about new features in Docker Desktop 4.27, including synchronized file shares, collaboration enhancements in Docker Build Cloud, and Docker Debug Beta release. ⌘ Read more

It’s nice to read Emma’s blog.

On my blog: Real Life in Star Trek, Clues https://john.colagioia.net/blog/2024/02/08/clues.html #scifi #startrek #closereading

GitHub’s Engineering Fundamentals program: How we deliver on availability, security, and accessibility
The Fundamentals program has helped us address tech debt, improve reliability, and enhance observability of our engineering systems.

The post [GitHub’s Engineering Fundamentals program: How we deliver on availability, security, and accessibility](https://github.blog/2024-02-08-githubs-engineering-fundamentals-program-how-we-delive … ⌘ Read more

Build Multimodal GenAI Apps with OctoAI and Docker
Learn how to compose an open source foundational model into a streamlined image transformation pipeline with OctoAI and Docker. ⌘ Read more

Erlang Solutions: A Match Made in Heaven – Transactional Systems and Erlang/Elixir
In the context of transactional systems, having a single process to manage each user interaction means any issues with one process remains contained and does not affect the rest, therefore, the system keeps running smoothly. This approach prevents the unfortunate situation where a solitary user’s problem could otherwise impact the entire platform, thereby preserving user trust and system integrity amid surges … ⌘ Read more

Trying Spaceship.com
Some time ago, I somewhere read about Spaceship.com, a new player in the domain registration business, and registered an account to try it out. Some things kept me from transferring any domains to it (don’t really remember anymore, though), but it was also still in the beta phase back then. ⌘ Read more

AppSec is harder than you think. Here’s how AI can help.
In practice, shifting left has been more about shifting the burden rather than the ability. But AI is bringing its promise closer to reality. Here’s how.

The post AppSec is harder than you think. Here’s how AI can help. appeared first on The GitHub Blog. ⌘ Read more

See 2-10x Faster File Operation Speeds with Synchronized File Shares in Docker Desktop
Learn about the latest Docker Desktop feature, synchronized file shares, which provides native file system performance, improving file operation speeds by 2-10x. ⌘ Read more

Streamline Dockerization with Docker Init GA
The Docker team announces the general availability of docker init, with support for multiple languages and stacks, making it simpler than ever to containerize your applications. ⌘ Read more

Scaling Docker Compose Up
Manage microservice sprawl with Docker Compose by importing subprojects from other Git repos. Compose Watch provides the benefits of container-first development without compromising on developer experience. ⌘ Read more

On my blog: Developer Diary, Hermitage Museum https://john.colagioia.net/blog/2024/02/05/hermitage.html #programming #project #devjournal

On my blog: Free Culture Book Club — Pointy Chances https://john.colagioia.net/blog/2024/02/03/pointy-chances.html #freeculture #bookclub

On my blog: Toots 🦣 from 01/29 to 02/02 https://john.colagioia.net/blog/2024/02/02/week.html #linkdump #mastodon #socialmedia #week

My January ‘24 in Review
And now January of 2024 is over. Time to take a quick look back. ⌘ Read more

Release Radar · January 2024 Edition
The new year has kicked off, and developers are hard at work. We hope all our open source community members had a lovely holiday break and, we’re looking forward to seeing what you ship this year. 2024 is already off to a great start with open source projects releasing major updates. There’s everything here from […]

The post Release Radar · January 2024 Edition appeared first on The GitHub Blog. ⌘ Read more

Mathieu Pasquet: slixmpp v1.8.5

• Moving away from self-hosted gitlab (mathieui)
  
• Fix connection to Snikket instances (pep., mathieui)
  
• Performance fix for XEP-0115 queries
  
• New documentation listing projects using slixmpp (genghis)
  
• Bugfix and improvements (nicoco, mostly)
  

• Gitlab migration: see the otherblogpost
  
• Fix connections to Snikket instances:
  

Snikket decided to forbid PLAIN
authentication, which is good but exposed … ⌘ Read more

On my blog: Real Life in Star Trek, Devil’s Due https://john.colagioia.net/blog/2024/02/01/devil-s-due.html #scifi #startrek #closereading