You have how many open tabs?! (Changelog & Friends #29)
Feb 4, 2024
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In this podcast, the hosts have conversations with Nick Nisi, Amy Dutton, and Andres Pineda. They discuss topics such as EU regulations on default browsers, limitations of open tabs on Safari, alternate rendering engines on iOS, text editor preferences, AI uprisings, domain squatting, giving away ideas, the shift from open networks to social networks, hair branding, Montreal's developer community, the concept of 'peneidax', and upcoming episodes.
Amy owns approximately 150 domains, representing a collection of ideas and potential projects despite the financial burden.
Open source software enables collaboration, transparency, and progress in the industry, without which developers would rely on closed, proprietary software.
Open source projects foster community participation, elevate software engineering to a collaborative art form, and enable individuals to overcome fears and share knowledge for collective growth.
Deep dives
Tab management and domain ownership
Amy is the winner in terms of owning a lot of domains, with approximately 150 domains. Adam, on the other hand, is the tab master, with an impressive number of open tabs, reaching the limit of 500 in his browser.
The burden of owning domains
Amy acknowledges that owning a large number of domains can be a financial burden, with each domain costing around $10 per year. However, she mentions that the domains represent a collection of ideas and potential projects, and sometimes it's hard to let go of them.
Open source fosters collaboration and learning
Open source software enables developers to learn from others, collaborate, and contribute to the improvement of projects. The openness and community-driven nature of open source allows for greater trust and transparency, as developers can review and suggest fixes or workarounds for issues. Without open source, the industry would not have made such significant progress, and developers would be reliant on closed, proprietary software.
The power of open source as a collaborative art form
Open source projects not only provide useful tools, but also elevate software engineering to a collaborative art form. Code becomes poetry, and developers can learn from and be inspired by each other's projects. The open nature of open source allows for community participation and contribution, ensuring that a project's success does not solely rely on the creator, but on the collective efforts of the community.
The benefits of open source in overcoming barriers and driving innovation
Open source has been instrumental in breaking down barriers and enabling developers to overcome their fears and improve their skills. It encourages individuals to share their knowledge and experiences, which helps others overcome challenges and grow within the community. The accessibility and inclusivity of open source fosters innovation and gives rise to new ideas, tools, and technologies that benefit everyone.
We’re taking you to the hallway track at THAT Conference in Austin TX, where we have 3 fun conversations: one with our old friend Nick Nisi from JS Party, one with our new(ish) friend Amy Dutton from CompressedFM (who has been a guest on JS Party of late) & one with our brand new friend / long-time listener Andres Pineda from the Dominican Republic.
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