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Why Open Source Development Helps Create Better Products

Watch this video based on the experience of Apache Cassandra to discover open source development can help create better software products.

February 15, 2023 by Codemotion

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February is Open Source Month, and in Codemotion we’re creating and sharing special content that celebrates and highlights the importance of this approach in our everyday lives and our career path.

In this video, Google Engineer Manager Shlomi Livne, who has 20+ years of experience in server-side software development of large-scale carrier-grade products and 15+ year of experience in leading research and development organizations in delivering productized solutions, shares his experience with Apache Cassandra and how the open source approach helped the team create a better and more successful product.

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Why can open-source development help create better products?

There are many reasons why open source development has helped to achieve great things in the world of software. Collaboration is surely one of the reasons, as these kinds of projects are often collaborative efforts, allowing many people from different backgrounds and expertise to bring their knowledge to the table, resulting in more eyes on the code, more bugs being caught and fixed, and better features.

Another reason is one of the pillars of open source: transparency, meaning that the source code is open for anyone to see. The community approach also plays a key role, as it helps to attract developers who are passionate about the project. This community can provide support and help improve the project by suggesting new features or fixing bugs. Open source software is often free, making it more accessible to everyone.

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Why is Apache Cassandra a good product?

Apache Cassandra is a highly flexible, scalable, and reliable distributed database that can handle large volumes of data and is ideal for use cases where high availability and fault-tolerance are crucial.
According to Shlomi Livne, the open source approach was key in creating this widely used distributed NoSQL database management system. Here are some of the reasons behind its success:

  1. Scalability: Apache Cassandra allows users to add or remove nodes to field huge amounts of data.
  2. Performance: thanks to its peer-to-peer architecture, Cassandra ensures high performance even under heavy loads.
  3. Fault-tolerance: It’s built in a way in which data is available even in the event of node failures.
  4. Flexibility: Cassandra supports various data models and can handle structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data.
  5. Availability: Apache Cassandra uses multi-datacenter replication, ensuring data is available across different locations.

The importance of participating in open source development projects

Engaging in collaboration with other developers through open source projects is a great way to learn more about software development: Not only will you benefit from the knowledge and experience of others, but it is also an opportunity to build your own skill set.

Through participating in these kinds of projects, you can gain valuable insights into key aspects of dev life such as programming languages, frameworks, and tools, while at the same time expanding your skillset by working on real-world projects with experienced developers.

The collaboration opportunities that open source projects provide are invaluable when it comes to developing software applications, as they enable developers to access feedback from peers and users alike, allowing them to create reliable products faster than ever before. Furthermore, being involved in these projects often leads to engagement within the developer community which can ultimately help advance your career in this

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