Rebuilding the Cathedral

Explore the evolving landscape of open source software development in this thought-provoking conference talk by Nadia Eghbal at Strange Loop Conference. Delve into the challenges faced by modern open source projects, from managing high volumes of interactions to addressing sustainability issues. Examine the changing dynamics of collaboration in a post-GitHub era and learn about the unique pressures faced by maintainers of popular projects. Discover strategies for coping with these challenges, including new models for contribution and funding. Gain insights into the future of open source, including potential shifts in project structure and contributor roles. Consider the broader implications for digital infrastructure and the software industry as a whole. Leave with a deeper understanding of the complexities of contemporary open source development and ideas for adapting to this new reality.

Introduction
Open Issues
PR
Whats taking so long
Your contribution
Productivity paradox
The problem with open source
The definition of a popular project
The problem with popular projects
The problem with big companies
GitHub survey
Open Source Maintainer
Keystone Species
Maintainers
Coping Strategies
Maintaining Projects
The Production Model
The Bazaar
Open Source
The Big Question
Maintainer X
The scary part
Fragmenting software
Reorienting contributors
Casual contributions
Too many cooks in the kitchen
What does it cost us
Jeff Dahmer
Empowering Maintainers
Encouraging Employees to Work on Open Source
Carving Off Work Time
Open Source Friday
Raising Money
Sponsorships
Open Source Digital Infrastructure
How do we get there
Risk and opportunity
Open Source is a market
An incredible opportunity
Think beyond palliative care
Opensource needs to evolve