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The promise of hackable software (News)

The Changelog: Software Development, Open Source

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Exploring Hackable Software and User Control in Development

This chapter revisits a 2019 post on the advantages of hackable software, with a spotlight on browser extensions that empower users. It explores themes of user control, the balance between generalist and specialist roles in software engineering, and the integration of early social media with open data formats.

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