open source

Running a successful open source project requires investment, clear goals, and adherence to core principles like transparency, openness, and meritocracy.

An open letter from the stewards of public open source infrastructure, signed by Alpha-Omega, Eclipse Foundation (Open VSX), OpenJS Foundation, Open Source Security Foundation, Packagist (Composer), Python Software Foundation (PyPI), Rust Foundation (crates.io), Sonatype (Maven Central).

The global open source community will gather in Brussels from 21 to 23 April 2026 for the Open Community Experience (OCX) 2026. It isn’t just another conference; it’s where six open source communities collide to shape the future of software, developer tools, mobility, AI, compliance, and research. With one pass, you get access to six experiences and endless opportunities.

Check out SD Times' retrospective on the history of Java to learn more about the role Jakarta EE has played in the technology's evolution.

The Eclipse iceoryx2 project announces the release of version 0.6.0 — a major step forward in high-performance inter-process communication (IPC). Designed for decentralised systems, iceoryx2 now supports true zero-copy communication across C, C++, and Rust, with Python support on the horizon.

Commodity software for vehicles is increasingly being developed as open source. But the community and companies need to further develop their self-image.

Will developers remain empowered creators or become passive users of opaque, vendor-controlled systems?

Read the full blog post from Mike Milinkovich!

Perforce Software, in partnership with the Eclipse Foundation, has released the findings of the 2025 State of Automotive Software Development Survey. The report provides key insights into the current practices and emerging trends within the automotive software industry, including the use of open source software. The survey, conducted in Q4 2024, gathered responses from more than 650 automotive development professionals worldwide.