Software Development
Linux Foundation plans React Foundation launch with Meta donation
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The Linux Foundation announced on October 7, 2025, its intent to launch the React Foundation to steward React and React Native. Meta will donate the popular JavaScript libraries to the new organization, which will be supported by founding members including Amazon, Microsoft, and Vercel. This move aims to ensure the technologies remain open and community-led.
OpenAI launches SDK for building apps inside ChatGPT
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At the OpenAI Dev Days keynote on October 6, 2025, CEO Sam Altman unveiled a new SDK preview that enables developers to create full apps integrated directly into ChatGPT conversations. The tool, built on the open-source Model Context Protocol, allows for interactive user interfaces and seamless app interactions within the chat window. Launch partners include Spotify, Canva, and Zillow, with more like Uber and DoorDash coming soon.
Redox OS roadmap focuses on multi-threaded Rust enhancements
Redox OS, a Rust-based operating system, is advancing its multi-threaded capabilities to improve performance and challenge Linux. Recent developments include significant speed boosts in file operations and plans for a server variant. The project aims to leverage Rust's safety features for reliable concurrency in demanding environments.
Python 3.14 arrives on Azure App Service for Linux
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Microsoft has added support for Python 3.14 to Azure App Service for Linux, enabling developers to build and deploy applications with the latest version. Released on October 7, Python 3.14 brings performance enhancements and improved concurrency features. This update allows developers to focus on coding while Azure handles runtime management.
New code merged for Linux 6.18 to address Rust formatting critique
Developers have merged new code into the Linux 6.18 kernel to resolve formatting issues in Rust code, following criticism from Linux creator Linus Torvalds. This update aims to improve code consistency in the kernel's Rust components.