It was never just about code. Pamela Oliveira is a firm believer that societal norms can be transformed by the power of open source technology. Experts need to see this and take ownership despite a rapidly changing industry. In this episode of Test Case Scenario, Jason and Pamela dissect the opportunities and difficulties that technical minds have in attempting to solve social issues with open source.

Open-source software is more than just code—it's a powerful tool for societal change.

Open-source software is more than just code—it's a powerful tool for societal change.

Talking about Open Source, and Git was still new Open Source VCS. Today 93% of devs use it to build & deploy software.

The resurgence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in recent years owes much to a pivotal moment: the publication of a groundbreaking paper by Google. This event underscores the significant role of Open Source in advancing AI technologies. In this presentation, we delve into how Open Source is not just influencing but also shaping the landscape of Generative AI (GenAI). However, our focus extends beyond the traditional dichotomy of Open Source versus proprietary technologies. Instead, we explore the complementary nature of both realms in fostering the development of the AI ecosystem.

A recent survey shows that only 17% of Open Source projects see the light of success. It means, most of the Open Source projects are not successful. What could be the reasons?