The Changelog: Software Development, Open Source Maintainer spotlight! Valeri Karpov (Interview)
Oct 2, 2019
Valeri Karpov, the solo maintainer of Mongoose since 2014, shares his journey in open-source development with a healthy dose of humor. He discusses the struggle of maintaining an uninterrupted contribution streak while balancing life challenges, including a failed attempt to climb Mount Kilimanjaro. Karpov delves into his evolution as a maintainer, the complexities of managing Mongoose, and navigating relationships with corporations. He also highlights tools and influential figures in the JavaScript community, emphasizing the importance of mentorship and ongoing education.
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GitHub Streak
- Valeri Karpov maintains a green GitHub contribution graph for over three years.
- He even contributes while on vacation, prioritizing his streak.
Mongoose Discovery and Takeover
- Valeri discovered Mongoose in 2012, appreciating its simplified MongoDB interaction.
- He later joined MongoDB, eventually taking over Mongoose maintainership in 2014.
Mongoose Ownership History
- Mongoose, initially copyrighted by LearnBoost, is now under Automattic's organization on GitHub.
- This happened due to acquisitions; LearnBoost became CloudUp, then acquired by Automattic.
