Software Engineering Daily Mamba and Software Package Security with Sylvain Corlay
Jan 23, 2025
Sylvain Corlay, CEO of QuantStack, discusses revolutionary advancements in software package management, particularly with the launch of Mamba 2.0. He highlights Mamba's speed and vendor neutrality, essential for scientific computing. The conversation delves into enhancing software supply chain security, focusing on risks and cryptographic solutions. Sylvain also explores the educational potential of WebAssembly and JupyterLite, illustrating how innovative tools like Mamba can empower future generations in programming and data science.
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Conda's Purpose
- Conda is a cross-platform package manager like apt-get, not Python-specific.
- It enables reproducible environments crucial for scientific computing.
Mamba's Origins
- Mamba, initially a "hack" by Wolf Vollprecht, addressed Conda's scaling issues with Conda Forge.
- MicroMamba is a smaller, self-contained version ideal for CI workflows.
Open Source in Science
- Openness is crucial in scientific computing, as researchers need to understand their tools.
- High licensing costs create barriers to entry, hindering collaboration and progress.
