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What happened to open source (Ship It! #111)
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The Cost of Maintaining Open Source Projects and the Importance of Community
This chapter delves into the significant costs involved in maintaining open source projects, emphasizing the millions spent on hosted resources for testing and validation of code. It underlines the shift from hobbyist projects to those incurring substantial infrastructure bills, like Salt, and stresses the value of contributing beyond code in fostering a supportive learning environment. The chapter also discusses the importance of finding welcoming communities in open source, contrasts inclusive and exclusive environments, and reflects on the past camaraderie and enjoyment of contributing to open source projects.
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