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Re-licensing Sentry (Interview)

The Changelog: Software Development, Open Source

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Navigating Sentry's Licensing Evolution

This chapter examines Sentry's transition from an open source project to a business model, highlighting the challenges of balancing accessibility with sustainable commercialization. It discusses the complexities of the Business Source License (BSL) and its role in protecting both the project and its contributors, emphasizing the importance of ethical monetization in open source development. The chapter concludes with the planned transition of Sentry's code to a more permissive license, fostering community use and innovation.

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