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The Changelog: Software Development, Open Source

Another one bites the dust (News)

Mar 25, 2024
09:07
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Guests Drew DeVault, Matthew Miller, Paul Gross, Anton Zhiyanov, and Baldur Bjarnason discuss Redis' re-licensing, community-built software, DuckDB as the new jq, challenges for developers, and the web developer job market. Topics include forking, Redict, Garnet, AI's impact on job market, and starting a business.
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Quick takeaways

  • Redis' re-licensing prompts community fork Redict, sparking discussions on open-source software future.
  • Web developer job market faces challenges with increased competition, fewer job openings, and difficult hiring processes.

Deep dives

Redis adopts dual source available licensing

Redis has decided to adopt a dual source available licensing model due to challenges in commercial sales through large cloud service providers, leading to the creation of a non-commercial fork called Redict. This move has sparked discussions about the future of community-built software and the impact of licensing changes on the open-source community. Microsoft also introduced Garnet, a Redis client compatible cash store, around the same time, raising questions about the timing and community needs.

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