Home Assistant Podcast 2024.12 - Frenck breaks down the final release for 2024 with us
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Dec 3, 2024 Frenck, a core contributor to the Home Assistant project, reflects on the year's milestones and his recent experiences at GitHub Universe. He highlights the significant growth of their open-source community with over 21,000 contributors. The chat dives into new features for the latest release, such as enhancements to the scene editor and smart audio control with Music Assistant. Frenck also shares insights on improving integration quality standards and the excitement for upcoming events like CES 2025, emphasizing community engagement and feedback.
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GitHub Universe Keynote
- Frenck attended and keynoted at GitHub Universe.
- This was a personal and project highlight, showcasing Home Assistant to the developer world.
Open Source Inspiration
- Home Assistant's success inspires other open-source projects.
- Nabu Casa demonstrates a model where free and paid users get the same core functionality.
Community-Driven Development
- Home Assistant's large contributor base (21,000) helps steer the project's direction.
- Community feedback and contributions influence the project's roadmap, even if they diverge from initial plans.