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What's new in Go's cryptography libraries: Part 3 (Go Time #313)

Apr 23, 2024
Cryptography experts Filippo Valsorda, Roland Shoemaker, and Go programming expert Nicola Murino discuss TLS encryption advancements, bug testing in new cryptographic libraries, innovative code generation for API SDKs, post-quantum algorithms, vulnerability analysis in Go, and the value of supporting open-source software. The chapter ends with random discussions on safes, pigeons, and podcast plans.
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Quick takeaways

  • Support open source projects with ongoing contributions like funding maintenance work, not just one-time features.
  • Recognize the historical significance of pigeons as mail carriers and show respect for their contributions.

Deep dives

Contributing to Open Source Should Include Ongoing Support, Not Just One-Off Features

Supporting open source projects should involve ongoing contributions, such as funding maintenance work, rather than just offering one-time feature additions. While contributing patches can be helpful, it also burdens maintainers with reviewing and maintaining those features. Sustaining projects requires long-term support beyond adding a specific feature.

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