The Changelog: Software Development, Open Source Free Dolly, GitHub Accelerator's cohort, improving Tailscale via Apple’s open source & what the heck are passkeys?! (News)
Apr 17, 2023
Kara Deloss reveals the latest cohort for GitHub Accelerator, showcasing exciting new talent. Discover Databricks' groundbreaking open-source LLM, Dolly, fine-tuned for practical use. Mihai Parparita shares insights on enhancing Tailscale through Apple's open-source contributions. Finally, Neal Fennimore demystifies passkeys, an innovative authentication method that promises to outshine traditional passwords in security and convenience. Tune in for tips on API-first design and how these advancements shape the future of technology!
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GitHub Accelerator
- Open-source maintainers can join GitHub Accelerator for funding and guidance.
- The program offers $20,000 and workshops to build sustainable funding streams.
Dolly 2.0
- Databricks released Dolly 2.0, an open-source, instruction-following LLM.
- It's commercially usable, allowing organizations to create custom LLMs without third-party data sharing.
Apple Open Source Helps Tailscale
- Mihai Parparita fixed Tailscale bugs by studying Apple's open-source IfConfig implementation.
- This demonstrates the value of open-source operating systems for debugging and learning.