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Security and compliance in software is perhaps the most popular topic of debate when it comes to open vs closed source. In our experience, open source security is superior to closed systems due to transparency and code visibility, and a similar argument can be made for changing compliance requirements. If the solution is owned by another organization, you may just not know ??, and you may not be able to do anything about it anyhow.

97% of applications use open-source code, & 90% of companies depend on it. Open-source software is everywhere! Recently, Pushpraj from our team delivered an insightful session on Open-Source at the Chameli Devi Group of Institutions. He shared how open-source has been a turning point in his career and guided students with: ?? What Open-Source is and why it matters ?? How to get started and the benefits of contributing ?? Overcoming common beginner challenges ?? A practical roadmap for contributors The session highlighted how getting involved in open-source can boost students’ skills, open up career opportunities, and transform their academic journey. ?? A big shoutout to all the students for their active participation! Thank you, Pushpraj, for motivating students to take their first steps in open-source, and Garima for arranging the session for students. Special thanks to Radheshyam Acholiya, Paras Bhanopiya, and the CDGI for supporting such impactful initiatives. Let’s keep growing and connecting with the global open-source community! HotWax Commerce | HotWax Systems #opensource #engineers #freshers #upskilling #techcommunity

There's a connection between vendor lock-in and access to innovation. With open source, there's no long-term contracts or limited flexibility. CTOs can customize, modify, and migrate, freely. And they can use their internal team to do some or all of the system maintenance and ongoing development. Similarly, proprietary software does not allow for rapid experimentation or innovation. While open source allows companies to experiment with pivots quickly and with full ability to customize at will.

One of the main benefits we see when building open source retail supply chain solutions for clients is that open source systems let the CTO control who can access, transfer, backup, and delete critical data. This is an especially important requirement in businesses dealing with large volumes of customer data, or proprietary data offerings.

At HotWax, we believe in setting our engineers up for success early on? That’s why learning system design has always been an integral part of life at HotWax. Discussing real-life business cases in day-to-day life helps every engineer at HotWax master the art of designing scalable, extensible systems—a critical skill you need as you grow as an engineer. Here's how we’re preparing our engineers: ? In-depth discussions about trade-offs and choosing the right tech stack ? Evolving architectures to handle increasing traffic ? Key design decisions for efficient and cost-effective solutions ? Brainstorming sessions to develop structured approaches to system design Our Community Saturdays are dedicated to sharing real-world system design knowledge through various development scenarios. Mastering system design helps in building smarter systems and gives engineers a competitive edge in their careers, preparing them for leadership positions. Want to be more than just a coder? Join us and learn the core of system design and engineering. HotWax Commerce | HotWax Systems #SystemDesign #Engineering #CommunitySaturdays #Growth

Integrating and customizing multiple proprietary systems can be difficult or even impossible. Open source can allow for seamless integration across a variety of systems, and customization by design.

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What's the difference between an ERP and custom application, and how do you know which solution is right for your business? Our latest blog covers the ins and outs of this crucial decision, as well as the unique advantages presented by open source ERP solutions and how they can cross the otherwise more rigid boundaries presented by proprietary solutions. Link in comments for full article.

When it comes to enterprise software and taking the proprietary route, scalability is limited. Starter systems run out of steam, and scaling requires expensive upgrades or complete system replacements. Open source, on the other hand, can be designed to achieve current needs and also be ready to scale and adjust as businesses grow and requirements change.

Happy to host ???????????? ?????????????????????????? 2024 for engineering students and the experience was awesome! ?? With this event, we aim to help students make their first open-source contributions. It’s fantastic to see students collaborate, network, and explore the open-source world. ?? Kudos to all those who made remarkable PRs this season: Best PR: Aashutosh Soni and Raj Kashyap First PR: Abhishek Ojha, Abhishek Patil, and Ishit Modi Team Player: Shivam Chouhan Most Involved: Aman Wairagkar Thanks to all the attendees for their enthusiasm and participation! ?? A total of 15 PRs were submitted, with 8 students making their very first open-source contribution! A big shout out to all the volunteers (Yash, Ayan, Sourabh, Aman, Apurva, Amisha, Purushottam, Garima, Niharika, Anushka, & Kshamta) for assisting students throughout the event. At HotWax, we are empowering Indore’s tech students to thrive in their careers. Our goal is to contribute towards making #Indore the next tech hub. Together, we can empower students and foster open-source growth! HotWax Commerce | HotWax Systems #Hacktoberfest #OpenSource #DataCode #Github #Engineers