Sustaining Open Source: Funding and Community Challenges

This chapter explores the financial sustainability of the Bookstack project as its creator transitioned to full-time involvement, detailing income sources and community engagement efforts. It highlights the balance between development and community support, emphasizing the challenge of accommodating diverse user requests while maintaining project focus. The discussion also reflects on the emotional complexities of managing contributions, communication between contributors and maintainers, and the impact of user engagement in online platforms.