Valeri Karpov

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.