Hisham Muhammad
Creator of htop, a cross-platform interactive process viewer. Maintained htop for over 15 years before handing it over to a new group of maintainers.
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Sep 24, 2020 • 1h 8min
How open source saved htop (Interview)
Hisham Muhammad, the creator of htop and a dedicated maintainer for over 15 years, discusses the evolution of htop from a solo project to a collaborative effort after handing it over to new maintainers. He shares the emotional journey of maintaining open source software and the relief he felt during its transition. The conversation touches on community engagement, the importance of clear communication, and the human element in open source collaboration, emphasizing kindness and support among contributors.
