software development education

Latinoware 2026, a free and open source software conference in Latin America, will take place October 14–16 in Iguazu Falls, Brazil. Organisers are inviting students, educators, developers and open source professionals to explore FOSS innovation in the region. The Linux Professional Institute says it will attend the venue and is offering attendees a 20% discount on its certification exams.

A software developer has launched a series called "Named Problems" introducing classic, eponymous algorithm problems that have been used for decades in education, university study and job interviews. Early instalments cover well-known exercises like FizzBuzz, the Towers of Hanoi and the Sieve of Eratosthenes, explaining each problem in accessible terms. Commenters appear to appreciate the refresher on fundamentals that remain staples of technical hiring.

CosmoDex is an open-source tool that gamifies coding practice, aiming to keep learners engaged past the easy early stages of learning to program. Described as using AI and automation to support developers' skill-building and career growth, it is being pitched as an inclusive, community-driven resource for people learning software development.