What Will Shape Open Source in 2025? Rust, New Tools, and Fading Trends
Looking ahead to 2025, this article predicts that Rust will become mainstream in Linux kernel development, emerging tools like jj and uv will reshape version control and Python packaging, while trends such as SBOM, Fair Source licensing, and server‑side WebAssembly are expected to stall, underscoring the resilient yet selective evolution of open‑source software.
