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The Changelog: Software Development, Open Source
The ol' hot & juicy (Friends)
Apr 26, 2024
Adam Jacob, founder of System Initiative and an open source expert, returns to tackle the latest drama where open source meets business. He discusses the implications of IBM acquiring HashiCorp and the ethical dilemmas it raises in the tech community. The conversation dives into the challenges of sustainable business models for open source projects and the complex dynamics of pricing strategies. Jacob also shares insights on enhancing developer workflows and emphasizes the need for collaboration and community ethics in the evolving tech landscape.
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- HashiCorp could have fostered a more open governance model from the start to encourage community contributions and collaboration.
- Embracing open governance and standardization could have positioned Terraform as an industry standard with higher market dominance.
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Building a Strong Ecosystem through Open Governance
HashiCorp could have fostered a more open governance model from the start, allowing for more community contributions and collaboration. By aligning the long-term incentives of their business model with a more open approach, they could have yielded a stronger ecosystem around Terraform and other tools. Embracing open governance and standardization could have positioned Terraform as a broader industry standard, potentially leading to higher ASP and market dominance.
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