Jordan Harband

Former Engineer at HashiCorp, Chief Open Source Officer at Amazon, and Open Source Maintainer discuss the challenging waters of open source, the license change at HashiCorp, and Amazon's approach to open source. They also explore the process of open sourcing projects at Amazon, maintaining unbroken GitHub streaks, and monetizing open source software.

Jordan Harband, a key figure in the npm ecosystem, maintains numerous impactful open source projects. He shares insights on the complexities of open source maintenance and the importance of prioritizing communication among contributors. The conversation dives into the intricacies of the npm landscape, including dependency management and security risks. Jordan discusses the balance between legacy support and innovation, and highlights the future challenges faced by npm, stressing the need for community collaboration and support from larger entities.

Matthew Sanabria, former HashiCorp engineer now at Cockroach Labs, Nithya Ruff, Amazon's Chief Open Source Officer, and Jordan Harband, a key figure in the JavaScript ecosystem, explore the evolving landscape of open source. They discuss HashiCorp's licensing changes, the impact of Amazon's Open Source Program Office, and the complexities of funding for open source projects. Insights on navigating career transitions and fostering community collaboration highlight the ongoing challenges and innovations in this dynamic space.