The Changelog: Software Development, Open Source ANTHOLOGY — The technical bits (Interview)
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Dec 15, 2023 In this engaging discussion, Heikki Linnakangas, co-founder of Neon and Postgres expert, shares insights on how Neon is revolutionizing data management. Robert Aboukhalil, a bioinformatics engineer, dives into the transformative role of WebAssembly in making desktop apps accessible on the web. Meanwhile, Scott Ford, a software consultant, reveals challenges around software modernization and bug resolutions. Together, they explore innovations in Postgres architecture, the future of bioinformatics tools, and the rising trends in open-source dependency security.
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Postgres' Rise to Prominence
- Postgres, despite its age, has become the darling of many developers.
- Its technical maturity and community-driven nature have contributed to its popularity.
Aging Postgres Community
- The Postgres community faces an aging core contributor base.
- Attracting younger developers is crucial for the project's long-term health.
Discovering Postgres
- Heikki Linnakangas chose Postgres due to its readable codebase.
- He discovered it while on paternity leave, exploring open-source projects.