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Front-end Frameworks

11 Best Free and Open Source CSS Front-End Frameworks

March 8, 2026 Steve Emms Internet, Programming, Roundup, Web Apps

This article recommends the finest free and open source software that lets you dive into responsive design using CSS.

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Recaf – Java bytecode editor

March 8, 2026 Steve Emms GUI, Programming

Recaf is an easy to use modern Java bytecode editor that abstracts away the complexities of Java programs.

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Security

PMG – package manager guard

March 8, 2026 Steve Emms Programming

Package Manager Guard (PMG) protects developers from getting compromised by malicious packages.

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Go XML Formatter – format XML

March 7, 2026 Steve Emms CLI, Programming

The Go XML Formatter, xmlfmt, will format the XML string in a readable way.

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Conan – distributed C and C++ package manager

March 7, 2026 Steve Emms CLI, Programming

Conan is specifically designed and optimized for accelerating the development and Continuous Integration of C and C++ projects.

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DevOps

18 Best Free and Open Source Build Systems

March 7, 2026 Steve Emms Programming, Roundup

Build automation is the process of automating the creation of a software build and the associated processes.

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Development Tools

15 Top Free and Open Source PHP Web Frameworks

March 7, 2026 Eilidih Parris Programming, Roundup

We recommend the best free and open source PHP web frameworks.

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xml-formatter – pretty print XML

March 6, 2026 Steve Emms CLI, Programming

xml-formatter converts XML into a human readable format (pretty print) while respecting the xml:space attribute.

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Coding

5 Best Free and Open Source TypeScript Object-Relational Mapping Software

March 6, 2026 Eilidih Parris Programming, Roundup

ORM is a programming technique for converting data between incompatible type systems using object-oriented languages.

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Construction

13 Best Free and Open Source Java Micro-Frameworks

March 6, 2026 Eilidih Parris Programming, Roundup

This article examines the best Java micro-frameworks. Micro means the framework is small, with little or no tools and libraries.

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Git Clients

meteor – tool to help write conventional commits with git

March 5, 2026 Steve Emms CLI, Programming

Meteor is a simple, highly customisable CLI tool that helps you to write conventional commits with git.

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Notes

Lockbook – encrypted notebook

March 5, 2026 Steve Emms GUI, Programming

Lockbook lets you write notes, sketch ideas, and store files in one secure place. Share seamlessly, keep data synced, and access it.

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10 Best Free and Open Source JavaScript Runtime Environments

March 5, 2026 Eilidih Parris Programming, Roundup, Web Apps

The JavaScript runtime environment provides your scripts with utility libraries which can be used during execution.

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Coding

7 Best Free and Open Source Python Object-Relational Mapping Software

March 4, 2026 Eilidih Parris Programming, Roundup

Object–relational mapping (ORM) is a programming technique for converting data between incompatible type systems using object-oriented languages.

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Revision Control

13 Best Free and Open Source Linux Revision Control Tools

March 4, 2026 Steve Emms Programming, Roundup

Version control systems play an essential role for developers. Explore our recommended free and open source tools.

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Git Clients

ftdv – interactive interface for viewing git diffs

March 3, 2026 Steve Emms Programming, TUI

ftdv (File Tree Diff Viewer) is a terminal-based diff viewer inspired by diffnav and lazygit, built with ratatui.

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Revision Control

Game of Trees – version control system

March 3, 2026 Steve Emms Programming

Game of Trees (Got) is a version control system which prioritizes ease of use and simplicity over flexibility.

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DevOps

10 Best Free and Open Source Continuous Integration Systems

March 3, 2026 Steve Emms Programming, Roundup

Continuous integration (CI) is the practice of merging all developers’ working copies to a shared mainline several times a day.

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DevOps

10 Best Free and Open Source Continuous Delivery Systems

March 3, 2026 Steve Emms Programming, Roundup

Continuous delivery (CD) is a software engineering approach in which developers produce software in short cycles.

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Development Tools

10 Top Free and Open Source C++ Web Frameworks

March 3, 2026 Eilidih Parris Programming, Roundup

We recommend the best free and open source C++ frameworks.

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