Top Open Source Projects to Watch in 2024

This IDC Perspective details open source software (OSS) projects to watch in 2024. It highlights various projects in categories including application development, cloud application development, DevOps, DevSecOps, edge networking, GenAI application development, GenAI data and data management, GenAI tools, and WebAssembly. The document emphasizes the importance of these projects in the industry and provides advice for technology buyers considering open source software."Open source software continues to drive innovation," said Michele Rosen, research manager for OpenGenAI, LLMs, and the Evolving Open Source Ecosystem, IDC. "The proliferation of projects makes it critical for organizations to evaluate project health, community engagement, and support resources."