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Open Core Open Source with Mermaid Chart's Knut Sveidqvist

May 9, 2024
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Knut Sveidqvist
Knut Sveidqvist, CTO at Mermaid Chart, discusses the evolution of Mermaid open-source project, challenges of open core business model, importance of text-based tools, community contributions, and sustainability in open source projects. He also explores upcoming features for Mermaid Charts.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 3min
2
Evolution of Mermaid Chart and Open Core Business Model
03:00 • 14min
3
Challenges of Writing in Markdown and Mermaid, Importance of Text-based Tools, and Evolution of Mermaid for Non-Developers
16:40 • 3min
4
Exploring Decision-making in Open Core Software and Community Contribution
19:20 • 3min
5
Sustainability in Open Source Projects and Upcoming Features for Mermaid Charts
22:00 • 3min