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Summaries are not the original full articles. ## Ila Kumar: Innovating with communities DevFeed: [Ila Kumar: Innovating with communities]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Gitana Savage | MIT News correspondent Published: 2026-09-01T04:00:00Z Content type: news Language: en Sources: [MIT AI News]() Topics: [digital](), [context]() Tags: [artificial-intelligence](), [assistive-technology](), [child-welfare](), [communities](), [digital](), [engineering-systems](), [graduate-postdoctoral](), [ila-kumar](), [lifelong-kindergarten](), [media-lab](), [mental-health](), [mit-graduate-students](), [profile](), [psychology](), [school-of-architecture-and-planning](), [students](), [tech-for-good](), [technology](), [technology-and-society]() ### AI overview MIT PhD student Ila Kumar researches community-based design, involving young people who have experienced childhood trauma in shaping digital technologies intended to support healing, connection, independence, and well-being. ### Source excerpt The PhD student works to give young people an active role in shaping digital technologies that can support their own well-being. ## Why Temporal is the front-of-shirt sponsor for Crystal Palace DevFeed: [Why Temporal is the front-of-shirt sponsor for Crystal Palace]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Samar Abbas Published: 2026-07-17T00:00:00Z Content type: opinion Language: en Sources: [Temporal Blog]() Topics: [Software](), [reliability](), [Job](), [OpenAI]() Tags: [announcements](), [communities](), [company](), [developer](), [enterprise-technology](), [reliability](), [software](), [sponsor]() ### AI overview Temporal explains its front-of-shirt sponsorship of Crystal Palace by comparing the club's supporter loyalty with Temporal's focus on reliable software workflows. The article also mentions Temporal's reported $300 million Series D and $5 billion valuation. ### Source excerpt Temporal and Crystal Palace are teaming up, uniting fan and developer communities built on a loyalty that's earned, not manufactured. ## Documenting the manual: how curiosity and robotic arms led to a career in open source DevFeed: [Documenting the manual: how curiosity and robotic arms led to a career in open source]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Google Open Source (noreply@blogger.com) Published: 2026-06-22T18:30:00Z Content type: article Language: en Sources: [Google Open Source Blog]() Topics: [Documentation](), [Open Source](), [Linux Kernel](), [Linux](), [C](), [Undocumented feature](), [Network](), [Scripting]() Tags: [c](), [communities](), [documentation](), [linux](), [linux-kernel](), [linux-man-pages](), [network](), [open-source](), [scripting](), [sponsorship](), [undocumented-feature](), [work]() ### AI overview This article profiles Alejandro "Alex" Colomar's path from working with robotic arms to maintaining Linux Kernel documentation. It explains how documenting the previously undocumented SO_TIMESTAMPNS feature led to his first man-pages patch and eventually to a career focused on clarity in open source communities. Google sponsors his work on the Linux Kernel man-pages project. ### Source excerpt by Daryl Ducharme, Google Open Source When you think of "innovation" in open source, your mind probably jumps to the latest AI model or a revolutionary new framework. You might not immediately think of manual pages. Even Alejandro "Alex" Colomar, who spends his days maintaining Linux Kernel documentation, jokingly admits that some might find the work "boring" because it focuses on fixing existing issues and documenting new features rather than flashy inventions. But as any developer knows, the most powerful code is only as good as the documentation behind it. At Google, we believe that investing in the success of projects we don't own is a core part of being a good open source citizen. That is why we are proud to sponsor Alejandro's work on the Linux Kernel man-pages project--supporting the critical infrastructure that many of our own systems rely on every day. Documentation is the gift you give to your future self and your whole community. The precision of a robot Alejandro's journey into the world of essential documentation started at university. He was working with robotic arms that used a proprietary scripting language. Wanting more control, he decided to write a C library to communicate with the robots over the network by sniffing packets with Wireshark. It worked, but it was slow--he had to wait seconds between commands to ensure the robot had finished moving. To make the movements smooth, he needed to understand the messages the robot was sending back in real-time. This required high-precision timing. He found SO_TIMESTAMP, which provided microsecond precision, but he noticed a macro called SO_TIMESTAMPNS in the header files that promised nanosecond resolution. The problem? It wasn't documented in the manual page. The first patch After figuring out how to use the undocumented feature by looking at the kernel source code, Alejandro decided to ensure the next person wouldn't have to struggle. He cloned the man-pages repository, wrote a new paragraph based on exis ## Ways in which GenAI has changed my (tech) life so far DevFeed: [Ways in which GenAI has changed my (tech) life so far]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Julien Published: 2025-12-07T11:35:32Z Content type: opinion Language: en Sources: [Thoughts, stories and ideas.]() Topics: [genai](), [Artificial Intelligence](), [Large Language Model]() Tags: [ai](), [blogging](), [communities](), [devrel](), [genai](), [llms](), [tech]() ### AI overview The author reflects on how generative AI has affected their technology work and online information habits. They argue that AI-generated content has made quality technical material harder to find, increased low-quality and inaccurate social media content, and encouraged people to rely more on specialized communities and documentation. ### Source excerpt GenAI changed everything: harder to find quality content, social media flooded with bots, lost communities. But maybe it's making us more human again? #GenAI #TechCommunity ## Why we're moving to Discourse DevFeed: [Why we're moving to Discourse]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Ryland Goldstein Published: 2020-07-01T04:00:00Z Content type: article Language: en Sources: [Temporal Blog]() Topics: [Slack](), [migration](), [Support](), [Web](), [Accessibility]() Tags: [accessibility](), [api](), [communities](), [community](), [cost](), [migration](), [responsive](), [slack](), [support](), [teams]() ### AI overview Temporal explains its move to Discourse for community knowledge and support. Slack's cost, growth limits, and community-oriented shortcomings led Temporal to begin migrating selected questions and discussions to a Discourse forum. ### Source excerpt Why Temporal is moving to Discourse for our knowledge DB needs. ## December Update: Thank You For 2019! DevFeed: [December Update: Thank You For 2019!]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Published: 2019-12-05T00:00:00Z Content type: news Language: en Sources: [Community blog on PINE64]() Topics: [foss](), [Hardware](), [Pinephone](), [.NET Conf]() Tags: [communities](), [community](), [community-update](), [contributors](), [developers](), [firmware-update](), [fosdem](), [foss](), [hardware](), [pine64](), [pinebook-pro](), [pinephone](), [pinephone-keyboard](), [pinetab](), [pinetime](), [users]() ### AI overview PINE64's December 2019 community update thanks contributors and users, reviews progress across PineTime, PineTab, PinePhone, keyboards, firmware, and other hardware, and previews January updates and FOSDEM 2020 announcements. ### Source excerpt Welcome to the last community update of the year. I think that 2019 will be remembered as the year PINE64 transitioned from being a relatively niche FOSS hardware project to a mainstream one. This transition is an exciting prospect for all of us involved with PINE64, and we cannot wait to see how the project develops over the next 12 months. Let me take this opportunity to thank those of you whom have been with us thus far: the partner-project developers, community contributors, mods and admins, shipping and assembly teams, and - above all else - the end-users who make this project possible. Thank you for actively shaping PINE64 and making it one of the most vibrant and welcoming communities in the FOSS space. The amount of progress we've made in just one year is incredible and the success is truly collectively ours. Thank you! Here's the TL;DR: Next Community Update January 12th ; Give us some feedback The PineTime is now in the PINE Store ; Great development PineTab early adopter pre-orders likely in January ; New keyboard ; LTE/ SSD adapter Brave Heart PinePhones worked on ; shipping early January ; PinePhone cases ; First phone call ; PinePhone keyboard Continual good reception ; Keyboard / TP firmware update available ; A lot of OSs coming ; regional keyboards ; OG Pinebook upgrade kit likely in January 2020. New announcements at FOSDEM 2020 ; teaser of what's to come next year Happy New Year! Housekeeping I'll try to keep this section short. It's unlikely that I'll be able to publish the next Community Update on 05/01/2020 seeing as I'll be traveling during the Holiday and New Year's period. In other words, I won't have an opportunity to sit down and write the blog until I am back home on January 7th. I feel like the earliest date I can commit to for an update blog entry is 12/01/2020. In the meantime, if some noteworthy or urgent information surface then I'll post ad-hoc updates in the forum news section. Make sure to check it once in a while during the holid ## Sustainable Open Source Development DevFeed: [Sustainable Open Source Development]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Dimitri Fontaine PostgreSQL Major Contributor; Author Published: 2018-02-20T20:08:38Z Content type: opinion Language: en Sources: [Dimitri Fontaine]() Topics: [Open Source](), [Development](), [Software](), [Cloud]() Tags: [communities](), [deep-dive](), [development](), [open-source](), [open-source-software]() ### AI overview This deep dive examines the economic models behind sustainable open source projects and communities. It explains that organizations relying on open source software for production should contribute to the projects they depend on to support their long-term success. ### Source excerpt Current trend in software deployments is to rely on open source software for entire production stacks. You can find open source software in the core technical stacks of every startup out there, I'm told. If you're using Cloud based offerings, most of Cloud providers are running Free/Libre Open Source Software as their foundation. This article is a deep dive into the economic models behind successful open source projects and communities, and how as a professional, enterprise grade user, you depend on the long-term sustainability of all the open source projects you're using. And because you depend on the projects you're using to be successful, how to contribute and guarantee their success. ## Technology Does Not Want Anything DevFeed: [Technology Does Not Want Anything]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Eddie Smith Published: 2017-06-21T00:00:00Z Content type: opinion Language: en Sources: [Eddie Smith]() Topics: [Artificial Intelligence](), [AI Strategy]() Tags: [artificial-intelligence](), [communities](), [intelligence](), [science](), [technology](), [values]() ### AI overview This commentary echoes Tim Cook's argument that technology can accomplish great things but has no wants or values of its own. It expresses greater concern about people adopting computer-like thinking without compassion or regard for consequences, and emphasizes the role of the humanities in providing moral direction. ### Source excerpt Tim Cook's entire commencement address to the MIT class of 2017 is an instant classic, but this is the part I want to echo forever: Technology is capable of doing great things. But it doesn't want to do great things. It doesn't want anything. That part takes all of us. It takes our values and our commitment to our families and our neighbors and our communities. Our love of beauty and belief that all of our faiths are interconnected. Our decency. Our kindness. I'm not worried about artificial intelligence giving computers the ability to think like humans. I'm more concerned about people thinking like computers without values or compassion, without concern for consequences. That is what we need you to help us guard against. Because if science is a search in the darkness, then the humanities are a candle that shows us where we've been and the danger that lies ahead. ## Hello Telegram. A new #ReactOS channel DevFeed: [Hello Telegram. A new #ReactOS channel]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Published: 2016-06-17T00:00:00Z Content type: news Language: en Sources: [Front Page on ReactOS Website]() Topics: [ReactOS](), [Open Source](), [IRC](), [Website]() Tags: [channel](), [communities](), [community](), [free](), [international](), [open-source](), [os](), [privacy](), [react](), [reactos](), [real-time](), [telegram](), [win32](), [winapi]() ### AI overview ReactOS announces a new international Telegram channel for real-time community discussions. The channel is presented as a more convenient option for smartphone and tablet users, while Twitter, Facebook, and IRC remain part of the project's communication approach. ### Source excerpt Hello Telegram! Technology keeps evolving and the ReactOS Community growing. We're proud to introduce a new way to keep in touch with ,and updated of, the latest #ReactOS news. The ReactOS project is probably one of the open source communities with a higher social network impact out there.Our ReactOS Twitter channel and ReactOS Facebook page are updated daily with the latest commits, news, and fixes thanks to a nifty integration with our development tools and, of course, some human care. ## How to Market Technical Products to Developers DevFeed: [How to Market Technical Products to Developers]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Map Published: 2013-04-12T20:55:56Z Content type: opinion Language: en Sources: [Craig Kerstiens]() Topics: [open source communities](), [Open Source](), [Users]() Tags: [communities](), [conferences](), [developers](), [email](), [engagement](), [marketing](), [open-source-communities](), [webinars]() ### AI overview This opinion article argues that technical products should be marketed to developers differently from conventional products. It recommends timely, relevant email communication, meaningful community engagement, and approaches that are more useful than generic webinars. ### Source excerpt As developers we can tend to be a fickle bunch; especially in certain open source communities. We like to see intelligence and systems applied to things, hope for a better world through making things open, and appreciate when others relate to our world as we often attempt to relate to theirs. Marketing is often a loaded word when it comes to developers - leaving mixed feelings about webinars, email campaigns, and the like. A quick clarification in terms of marketing I'm referring to product marketing, but of a technical product. This is based on the idea that developers are the new kingmakers and when marketing a product to them it needs to be done differently. While many of the above steps can add immense value, they often miss when it comes to developers. By changing these processes only slightly there can be much more efficiency in connecting with and actually delivering the value you hope for to developers. Email Marketing This is an area that there are more and more companies already starting to solve the right problems. Companies like intercom.io and customer.io are allowing for better tracking of what users are doing and notifying them at the right time instead of via massive impersonal campaigns. Developers build systems that take into account similar factores every day, you should be doing the same. Emails that are sent at the wrong time or miss on what someone is trying to do can often do more damage towards building a rapport than good. Pushing content to solve a recent issue or problem at a relevant time should be table stakes for any email thats sent. Community Engagement Whether at conferences or in online collaborations developers are more social than so many give them credit for. We appreciate when things are done to improve the greater good particularly for developers, but often for the world as well. From supporting individual developers or projects financially such as through gittip or certain kickstarter projects all the way to employing develope