Python 3.14 Released With Free-Threaded Mode
Python 3.14 introduces free-threaded mode, t-strings, and a new debugger interface, bringing major speed and usability improvements.
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Git Heads Toward 3.0 with Rust as a Hard Dependency
Git developers discuss adopting Rust, with a formal RFC proposing it as a required dependency once version 3.0 is released.
JDK 25 LTS Released with TLS Key Exporters, Improved Debugging
The new JDK 25 LTS release is now available for download, improving IO, HTTP, concurrency, and TLS while removing outdated system properties.
Libxml2 Maintainer Steps Down
The long-time maintainer of libxml2, Nick Wellnhofer, resigns, with only critical regression fixes planned through 2025.
Open Source Pogocache Pushes Beyond Redis and Memcache
Pogocache, a new open-source cache server written in C, is built for raw speed and posts benchmark wins over Redis, Memcache, and Valkey.
New Movie “Python: The Documentary” Traces the Language’s Story
“Python: The Documentary” is a new 90-minute film that tells the story of how a side project evolved into one of the world’s most influential programming languages.
How to Install VS Code on Debian 13 “Trixie”
Step-by-step instructions for installing Visual Studio Code on Debian 13 “Trixie,” helping you set up your coding environment in minutes.
How to Install Java on Rocky Linux 10: A Step-by-Step Guide
Learn how to install OpenJDK on Rocky Linux 10, set up environment variables, and confirm your Java installation with this guide.
NetBeans 27 Improves JDK 25 Compatibility, Adds Gradle 9 Fixes
Apache NetBeans 27 cross-platform IDE improves JDK 25 compatibility, adds Gradle 9 fixes, Maven 3.9.11 updates, and more.
Git 2.51 Introduces Cruft-Free MIDXs
The latest Git 2.51 release brings cruft-free multi-pack indexes, path-walk packing, and improvements to the stash format.