I tried a Claude Code alternative that's local, open source, and completely free - how it works

I was curious if Block's Goose agent, paired with Ollama and the Qwen3-coder model, could really replace Claude Code. Here's how I got started.
InfoWorld

TypeScript levels up with type stripping

Say goodbye to source maps and compilation delays. By treating types as whitespace, modern runtimes are unlocking a “no-build” TypeScript that keeps stack traces accurate and workflows clean.
The Hindu

Centre proposes smartphone makers give source code in security overhaul

The Centre proposes requiring smartphone makers to share source code with the government and make several software changes as part of a raft of security measures, prompting behind-the-scenes ...
Reuters

Exclusive: India proposes forcing smartphone makers to give source code in security overhaul

NEW DELHI, Jan 12 (Reuters) - India proposes requiring smartphone makers to share source code with the government and make several software changes as part of a raft of security measures, prompting ...