Nurturing the Next Generation of Open Source Contributors In the ever-evolving landscape of technology, open source software development plays a pivotal role in fostering innovation and collaboration on a global scale. For 20 years the Google Summer of Code (GSoC) program has introduced and nurtured new contributors entering the open...

In today’s world, free and open source software is a critical component of almost every software solution. Research shows that 70% of modern software relies on open source components, with over 97% of applications leveraging open source code. Unsurprisingly, 90% of companies are using or applying open source code in some form. ...

In our ongoing commitment to sustainability and technological advancement, Google is excited to announce a significant step forward in the realm of smart buildings. Today, we are open-sourcing two invaluable resources: 1. TensorFlow Smart Buildings Simulator: A powerful tool designed to train reinforcement learning agents to optimize energy...

In the world of distributed systems, reliability is paramount. etcd, a widely used key-value store often critical to infrastructure, has made strides in enhancing this aspect. While etcd's reliability has been robust thanks to the Raft consensus protocol, the same couldn't be said for upgrades/downgrades – until now. The Challenge...

Kubernetes 1.31 is now available in the Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) Rapid Channel, just one week after the OSS release! For more information about the content of Kubernetes 1.31, read the official Kubernetes 1.31 Release Notes and the specific GKE 1.31 Release Notes. This release consists of 45 enhancements. Of those enhancements,...

Automating ingestion processes is crucial for modern businesses that handle vast amounts of data daily. In today's fast-paced digital landscape, the ability to seamlessly collect, process, and analyze data can make the difference between staying ahead of the competition and falling behind. To simplify ingestion, tools such as Fluent Bit enable...