An analysis of Hacktoberfest's challenges, focusing on low-quality contributions and strategies for maintainers to manage them effectively.
Critique of Microsoft's 'Embrace, Extend, Extinguish' strategy regarding GitHub, git, and open source, promoting alternative platforms like sourcehut.
The Dask team shares insights on running successful virtual community tutorials, including benefits for learners and maintainers, and practical logistics.
Introduces JmFrX, an open-source tool for capturing JMX data into JDK Flight Recorder files for Java application monitoring and analysis.
Introducing JmFrX, an open-source tool for capturing JMX data into JDK Flight Recorder files for Java application analysis.
A software engineer shares four techniques to improve skills beyond learning new frameworks, focusing on problem-solving and impact.
Advice for aspiring open-source contributors: focus on solving your own problems and building skills, not just contributing to popular projects.
A developer's notes on the book 'Working In Public', exploring open-source sustainability, contributor dynamics, and the role of platforms like GitHub.
A critical analysis of pkg.go.dev's engineering flaws, its centralized design, and Google's approach to open source and privacy in the Go ecosystem.
An open source developer explains why he deprecated his popular project in favor of a better alternative, advocating for progress over personal pride.
A developer shares their positive experiences with open source, from a first small contribution to learning, job opportunities, and community.
Debunks common misconceptions about the AGPL license, explaining its actual requirements and criticizing Google's portrayal of it.
Monthly FOSS development update covering SourceHut CI features, BARE message format, and technical blog posts.
A guide on how to choose an open source project to contribute to, emphasizing projects you use regularly.
A developer shares their journey to earning $100k/year through GitHub Sponsors by building popular open-source projects like Livewire and AlpineJS.
A review of privacy-focused alternatives to Google Analytics, including Plausible, GoatCounter, and Fathom.
A guide to turning a Raspberry Pi into a remote keyboard using an open-source web app called Key Mime Pi.
Explains the purpose and best practices for using a 'contrib' directory in open-source projects to manage community contributions.
Tips for improving communication and reducing conflict in open-source software development, addressing maintainer anxiety and contributor fatigue.
Author details a DMCA takedown of his open-source php-ml library on GitHub, explaining the process and its impact on the project.
