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Automated software updates proposed with open-source dev tools

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David Crawshaw has proposed a prompt for a nightly cron job that automates software updates. This automated process would fetch upstream changes, rebase local modifications, and verify the software's functionality before replacing the current version. Crawshaw emphasizes that the development tools used for this automation must be open source. AI

IMPACT This proposal outlines an automated approach to software maintenance, potentially streamlining update processes for developers.

RANK_REASON The item discusses a proposed method for software updates, not a release or significant industry event.

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Automated software updates proposed with open-source dev tools

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  1. Simon Willison TIER_1 English(EN) ·

    Quoting David Crawshaw

    <blockquote cite="https://blog.exe.dev/devtools-must-be-open-source"><p><code>Set up a nightly cron job that executes the prompt: fetch upstream changes to the &lt;software&gt; and rebase all local changes on top of upstream. Check that the software works as intended and replace …

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