2024 Issue #5 - Tuesday, October 15 Not a subscriber yet? Sign up here. Hacktoberfest 2024We’re excited to announce Ballerina's participation in Hacktoberfest 2024, a global celebration of open source development. Whether you're an experienced developer or just getting started, it's the perfect time to contribute to Ballerina, sharpen your skills, and give back to the open source community. You can also win some pretty great prizes along the way! Explore exciting code contributions and connector issues and be a part of shaping the future of programming with Ballerina. Dive in and make your contribution today! Featured ContentDeveloping Agile ETL Flows with BallerinaWant to know how you can streamline your ETL flows with Ballerina? This InfoWorld article by Chathura Ekanayake explores how Ballerina's agility and simplicity can transform your data integration processes. From Code to Cloud: Mastering Kubernetes Deployments with BallerinaLast month, Anupama Pathirage took the stage at Conf42com Kube Native 2024, demonstrating how to elevate your Kubernetes deployments with Ballerina. Watch the recording today! The RedMonk Programming Language RankingsThe RedMonk Programming Language Rankings is a bi-annual report that ranks programming languages based on GitHub usage and Stack Overflow discussions, providing insights into language popularity and trends. Ballerina made a significant leap in the latest RedMonk Programming Language Rankings, climbing from 80 to 61 this quarter! “The general purpose language from WSO2 is added to the list of potential up-and-comers we’re keeping an eye on.”
Ballerina Library Packages are GraalVM Certified!Did you know that Ballerina library packages are officially GraalVM certified? This certification ensures that the Ballerina compiler can verify if your code is compatible with generating a GraalVM native image, enabling seamless native compilation for faster startup times and reduced memory usage. Visit Ballerina Central today to explore your favorite packages and see if they’re ready for GraalVM! Student Engagement ProgramWe’re currently hosting two exciting student hackathons as part of the Ballerina Student Engagement Program. Innovate with Ballerina: Inter-University Hackathon in Sri LankaThis event was organized in partnership with the IEEE Student Branch of the University of Moratuwa and attracted over 1,000 participants from 24 universities. Final submissions are due by October 17, 2024. For more details, visit the official hackathon website! Forging Integration Innovations: Hackathon in NamibiaIn collaboration with the Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST), this hackathon has brought together over 50 talented students to drive innovative integration solutions. Winners of this challenge will be announced later this week. Discover more about this exciting event here! Want to find out more about our Student Engagement Program? Email us at contact@ballerina.io or check out our website for more information today. Join the Ballerina Ambasador ProgramThe Ballerina Ambassador Program is your gateway to building a vibrant developer network, showcasing your skills, and unlocking unique personal and professional growth opportunities. Become a leader in the Ballerina community and inspire the next generation of developers by driving innovation and collaboration. Learn more and apply today! Featured PostsWe are excited to showcase some of our incredible users who have shared their experiences with Ballerina. Thank you for your support!
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