Changelog Master Feed Open source regrets (Changelog News #156)
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Aug 11, 2025 Dive into the bittersweet world of open source contributions as maintainers share their regrets. Discover the implications of Thomas Dohmke stepping down from GitHub and James Kettle's insights on HTTP/2 vulnerabilities. Anticipate PHP 8.5's introduction of the pipe operator, drawing parallels with features in other programming languages. Plus, a looming class action lawsuit raises big questions for the AI landscape. This discussion packs a punch while exploring the highs and lows of tech innovation!
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Comparison Beats Self-Measurement
- Ben Stansel observed we compare ourselves to others instead of measuring our own progress.
- Jerod Santo contrasts that with Job's humility to question what truly matters beyond status.
Open Source Has Real Human Costs
- Jerod Santo highlights an Ask HN thread where maintainers share real regrets about open sourcing projects.
- Contributors report burnout, ruined relationships, and public shaming that drove some away from contributing.
GitHub CEO Leaves To Found Again
- Thomas Dohmke announced he is leaving GitHub to become a founder again.
- Jerod Santo notes Dohmke became CEO in 2021 and that GitHub's next leader is still unknown.