Open Source - Are There Any Pitfalls to Watch Out For?

Here’s what’s in store for this episode:

• 00:00 - Meet our newest co-host, and learn about The ReadME Podcast’s new format.  
• 01:40 - First Commit: Neha and Martin explore “Eternal September.” 
• 03:54 - Features Story: RMP Sr. Editor, Klint Finley, joins to discuss his recent story Functional programming is finally going mainstream.
• 18:17 - #AskRMP - Open Source expert and former RMPod host, Brian Douglas, joins to answer this month’s listener submitted question.
• 21:32 - The Interview: Special guest Aaron Francis shares his advice on publishing your work to build your own luck. 

Looking for more stories and advice from the open source community? To learn more from the authors and experts featured on this episode, check out:

• Functional programming is finally going mainstream by Klint Finley
• Publishing your work increases your luck by Aaron Francis
• Bdougie's new project: OpenSauced
• Functional Programming 101 by Cassidy Williams
• The five-minute feedback fix by Hillel Wayne
• ONWARD: A framework for maintaining maintainers by Frances Coronel

Special thanks to Cassidy Williams for lending her perspective on functional programming, @bdougieYO for his expertise and answering our #askRMP question this month, and to Aaron Francis for sharing his insights on overcoming your fears and publishing your work.