How COVID-19 Impacted Kernel Development - Analysis and Trends

Explore the impact of Covid-19 on Linux kernel development in this 46-minute conference talk by Daniel German from the University of Victoria and Kate Stewart from The Linux Foundation. Delve into the tools used, token replacement, contributor numbers, kernel growth over the last three years, commit patterns, and sustainability. Examine the three sets of contributors, diversity within the community, and survey results. Gain valuable insights into how the pandemic has affected one of the world's most important open-source projects, concluding with a comprehensive overview of the current state of kernel development.

Intro
Tools used
Tokens
Token Replacement
Record Number of Contributors
Kernel Growth
Last 3 Years
Commits
Commit Bones
Sustainability
Three sets of contributors
Diversity
Survey Results
Conclusion