The Changelog: Software Development, Open Source Southwest flies high over CrowdStrike outage (News)
Jul 22, 2024
Discover how eBPF technology can mitigate issues like blue Fridays and improve stability in software systems. Dive into the concerns about GitHub's evolution into legacy software. Get insights from Gavin D. Howard on the selective use of Rust in development. Learn how the Notion team enhanced browser performance using the WASM version of SQLite. Plus, explore building better relationships within engineering teams as they navigate industry changes.
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Southwest's Old Tech
- CrowdStrike's outage affected Windows-heavy industries, like hospitals and airlines.
- Southwest Airlines avoided issues, supposedly by using older Windows systems.
Require eBPF
- Consider requiring eBPF for commercial software with kernel drivers or modules.
- eBPF prevents kernel crashes, improving system stability, especially on Linux and soon Windows.
GitHub's React Rewrite Issues
- Misty De Meo experienced issues with GitHub's blame view due to front-end rewrite in React.
- Disabling JavaScript restored functionality, highlighting server-side rendering capabilities.