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ASF Project Spotlight: Apache Tika  
Can you tell us a bit about the project?  Apache Tika is an open source content detection and analysis framework written in Java. It detects and extracts metadata and text from over a thousand different file types. In addition to providing a Java lib...
2024-10-29 16:57
Community Collaboration Encourages First-Time ASF Contributors to Continue Their Journey with Open Source Software  
‘Community over code’ is more than a mantra at the ASF. The Foundation recognizes that, for open source projects to thrive and endure, a healthy community is critical. We also believe that neutrality must be a cornerstone of our work together – e...
2024-10-21 16:34
ASF Plus One Newsletter: October 2024
We are excited to introduce the first edition of the ASF’s Plus One newsletter, a monthly bulletin to showcase major milestones, news, events, and activities across the ASF project ecosystem.  Be sure to subscribe via the box below to get real-time ...
2024-10-15 23:27
Apache Software Foundation Announces Apache Tomcat 11.0 
Celebrates 25th Anniversary Since First Commit as an ASF Project DENVER – Community Over Code –  Oct. 7, 2024 — The Apache Software Foundation (ASF), the all-volunteer developers, stewards, and incubators of more than 320 active open source proj...
2024-10-07 15:00
Apache Software Foundation Announces Apache Cassandra® 5.0, the Most Advanced, Secure, and AI-Ready Cassandra Yet
Open source enterprise-grade distributed database powers next-generation applications with unprecedented performance, scalability, and AI capabilities DENVER – Community Over Code –  Oct. 7, 2024 — The Apache Software Foundation (ASF), the all-v...
2024-10-07 15:00
Update on ASF’s brand evolution
In July we announced that the ASF would be evolving our corporate logo and brand system to represent the “community over code” ethos we are known for, and ensure people feel welcome and included. In August, the ASF Board formed a Logo Project Manag...
2024-09-26 15:29
Formation of the Open Regulatory Compliance Working Group 
By: Dirk-Willem van Gulik, ASF VP Public Affairs Today the Eclipse Foundation announced the official formation of the Open Regulatory Compliance Working Group (ORC WG). This initiative will first and foremost capture current best practices around softw...
2024-09-24 11:00
Announcing New ASF Board Member Kanchana Welagedara
Apache Software Foundation (ASF) board member Christofer Dutz resigned from the board of directors for personal reasons and is succeeded by Kanchana Welagedara. We thank Chris for his service to the ASF and ongoing contributions to many open source pro...
2024-09-23 15:15
Apache Software Foundation Initiatives to Fuel the Next 25 Years of Open Source Innovation 
Annual report for 2024 fiscal year highlights Foundation’s commitment to providing software for the public good since its formation in 1999 The Apache Software Foundation (ASF), the all-volunteer developers, stewards, and incubators of more than 320 ...
2024-09-18 16:00
ASF Contributors Help ASF Software Remain Functional and Reliable for Users
Bug fixes are crucial to open source projects because they enhance the stability, and overall performance of the software. Timely bug fixes also help prevent security vulnerabilities from being exploited, while improving user trust and encouraging furt...
2024-09-10 16:29