The Changelog: Software Development, Open Source A new path to full-time open source (Interview)
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Mar 29, 2023 Filippo Valsorda, a former Google Go team member turned full-time open source maintainer, shares his journey towards sustainable open source work. He discusses innovative models for nurturing financial health in open source, emphasizing collaboration with corporate sponsors. Filippo also delves into the challenges of maintaining projects like YouTube DL and the vital role of community in supporting open source initiatives. Plus, he offers insights on effective monetization strategies, all while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
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YouTube-DL beginnings
- Filippo Valsorda's open-source journey began with YouTube-DL, where he learned about community power.
- He improved modularity, enabling broader website support.
Heartbleed Test
- Valsorda created the Heartbleed test in Go, experiencing unexpected popularity and AWS bill stress.
- The test revealed vulnerabilities, including leaked passwords, offering valuable lessons.
Open Source Team Scaling
- Corporate open-source teams face scaling challenges as project success doesn't proportionally increase company value.
- Maintainer workload increases, leading to burnout and team inefficiency.