OSS Feature Decision Tree

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The author, a maintainer of React Query, details their framework for evaluating feature requests. They differentiate between 'modular' libraries like Remeda (where adding features has less impact) and 'holistic' libraries like React Query (where each addition increases API complexity and bundle size for all users). The article explores why many niche feature requests are rejected to maintain library simplicity and approachability.

OSS Feature Decision Tree

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