OSCON 2013: Our favorite talks

Last week's OSCON conference in Portland featured numerous discussions and updates on open-source software. One key topic was Open Compute, a project initially started by Facebook to apply the open-source model to infrastructure components like server racks and data centers. Jay Parikh of Facebook shared how they achieved impressive cost savings through new data center designs and server rack innovations. Another highlight was Go programming language, which gained significant traction in 2013 as a back-end solution. Additionally, Caskey Dickson from Google presented a proven blueprint for ensuring processes stay up and running. Overall, the conference showcased the growing influence of open-source software and its potential to transform various aspects of technology.