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The Changelog: Software Development, Open Source

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Securing Open Source: Lessons from XZUtils

This chapter explores the XZUtils package backdoor incident, shedding light on the vulnerabilities in the open-source ecosystem caused by manipulation from nation-state actors. It advocates for the need for security measures and introduces Socket, a protective platform for open-source code, while also discussing the benefits of Superbase and the importance of directly browsing source code for reliable programming solutions.

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