Navigating Open Source and Temporal in JavaScript

This chapter delves into the experiences of a key open source maintainer responsible for managing a large number of NPM packages while actively participating in the JavaScript community and TC39. It highlights the complexities of package maintenance, the challenges of the JavaScript Date object, and introduces the upcoming Temporal API, which promises to enhance date and time operations. Additionally, the discussion explores the financial struggles faced by open source contributors and the need for corporate support in sustaining these vital community efforts.

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