My Thoughts on the Bun Rust Rewrite

This article discusses the controversial decision to rewrite Bun, a JavaScript toolchain, from Zig to Rust. It explores the history of Bun's creator, Jarred, his 'beginner energy' approach, and the shift from open-source community building to a VC-backed startup. The author highlights management problems at Oven, including poor communication and unrealistic expectations, which alienated talent. The article also examines the growing rift between Jarred and the Zig community, emphasizing the tension between startup productivity goals and open-source values. It provides a critical perspective on the tech industry's startup culture and its impact on software projects.