Tag: source code

Git, the version control system that arguably has enabled many DevOps advances over the last decade, is turning 15 this month. Git was developed by Linus Torvalds, best known for his contributions ...

More potential searches than there are stars in the universe. Source code search is not like searching for text on the web—it is more complex and has many more nuances. When we ...

In the span of a few short years, open source software has evolved from being a means to create the free equivalent of an existing commercial platform to now becoming the primary ...

DevOps is commonly defined as a methodology that combines software development with IT operations. The goal is to shorten a system's development life cycle while delivering features, fixes and updates frequently in ...

It’s no secret that open source software holds many benefits for businesses looking to reap the rewards of these innovative, collaborative and incidentally free efforts of developers around the world. Even major ...

Code migration can be tricky if you're not prepared. Follow these steps for a worry-free migration. Almost all source code contains some format of delicate information, whether it be configuration-related information such ...

While keeping a tight hold on your company’s valuable source code is often seen as the preferred option, there are times when you may be required to hand it over to someone ...

There are many factors to consider when making the decision whether to migrate your source code. Is it appropriate for the project? Will it work? How might it impact the quality and ...

Developers have been versioning their source files since the early days of Unix. Anyone else remember SCCS? Back in those days, storage was at a premium: Disks were small and very expensive ...

As the CEO of WhiteSource, I regularly consult enterprises about building and enforcing their open-source security policies. In the course of my consultations, I discuss open-source security protocol with many software companies ...