Tobias Koppers

We talked with Webpack and Turbopack creator, Tobias Koppers, about the history of Webpack, the evolution of Turbopack, and more! Links https://twitter.com/wsokra https://github.com/sokra https://medium.com/@sokra https://webpack.js.org https://turbo.build/pack We want to hear from you! How did you find us? Did you see us on Twitter? In a newsletter? Or maybe we were recommended by a friend? Let us know by sending an email to our producer, Emily, at emily.kochanekketner@logrocket.com, or tweet at us at PodRocketPod. Follow us. Get free stickers. Follow us on Apple Podcasts, fill out this form, and we’ll send you free PodRocket stickers! What does LogRocket do? LogRocket combines frontend monitoring, product analytics, and session replay to help software teams deliver the ideal product experience. Try LogRocket for free today.Special Guest: Tobias Koppers.

Tobias Koppers, the full-time maintainer of Webpack, shares insights on his journey in open source development. He discusses the delicate balance of freedom and responsibility in maintaining a widely used tool. Koppers delves into navigating criticism, pride in industry contributions, and the evolution of funding for open-source projects. He also opens up about managing open issues, the mental toll of burnout, and strategies he employs for work-life balance. A fascinating peek into the life of a pivotal figure in JavaScript development!