This chapter explores the complexities of managing open source dependencies and the associated technical debt that comes with them. The speakers share their personal experiences of contributing to open source projects, emphasizing the balance between leveraging these resources and acknowledging the risks. From navigating unpredictability in projects to maintaining mental health, they discuss coping strategies and the joys of community engagement in open source development.
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Maintainer Week is finally here and we’re excited to make this an annual thing! If Maintainer Week is new to you, check out episode #442 with Josh Simmons and Kara Sowles.
Today we’re talking Brett Cannon. Brett is Dev Manager of the Python Extension for VS Code, Python Steering Council Member, and core team member for Python. He recently shared a blog post The social contract of open source, so we invited Brett to join us for Maintainer Week to discuss this topic in detail.
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