The future of open source in histology looks promising, with ongoing developments aimed at overcoming current challenges:
Community Growth: The open source community in histology is growing, leading to the continuous improvement of existing tools and the development of new ones. Interoperability: Efforts are being made to develop standardized formats and protocols to enhance the interoperability of histological data and tools. Education and Training: Increasing emphasis on education and training in the use of open source tools will help to build the necessary technical expertise within the community. Collaboration: Enhanced collaboration between academic institutions, research organizations, and industry will help to ensure the sustainability and advancement of open source initiatives in histology.