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Book Synopsis: An inside look at modern open source software development and its influence on our online social world. Open source software, in which developers publish code that anyone can use, has long served as a bellwether for other online behavior. In the late 1990s, it provided an optimistic model for public collaboration, but in the last 20 years it's shifted to solo operators who write and publish code that's consumed by millions.
In Working in Public, Nadia Eghbal takes an inside look at modern open source software development, its evolution over the last two decades, and its ramifications for an internet reorienting itself around individual creators. Eghbal, who interviewed hundreds of developers while working to improve their experience at GitHub, argues that modern open source offers us a model through which to understand the challenges faced by online creators.
She examines the trajectory of open source projects, including:
- The GitHub platform for hosting and development
- The structures, roles, incentives, and relationships involved in open source projects
- The often-overlooked maintenance required of its creators
- The costs of production that endure through an application's lifetime.
Eghbal also scrutinizes the role of platforms like Twitter, Facebook, Twitch, YouTube, and Instagram, which reduce infrastructure and distribution costs for creators but which massively increase the scope of interactions with their audience. Open source communities are increasingly centered around the work of individual developers rather than teams. Similarly, if creators, rather than discrete communities, are going to become the epicenter of our online social systems, we need to better understand how they work—and we can do so by studying what happened to open source.
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Looking to gain insights into the world of open source software development and its impact on our online society? Look no further than "Working in Public: The Making and Maintenance of Open Source Software." This captivating book by Nadia Eghbal dives deep into the evolution of open source over the last two decades and its significance for individual creators in today's internet landscape. With extensive interviews with developers and a keen analysis of platforms like GitHub, Twitter, and YouTube, Eghbal uncovers the challenges and opportunities faced by online creators. Don't miss out on this invaluable resource!
"Working in Public" sheds light on the dynamic world of open source projects which have revolutionized software development. Discover the power of platforms like GitHub, which provide developers with not just a hosting space, but also a thriving ecosystem of collaboration. Explore the intricate structures, incentives, and relationships that drive these projects forward. Gain a deeper understanding of the maintenance and enduring costs that developers bear throughout an application's lifespan. Let Eghbal's insights inspire your own creations!
In today's digital age, individual creators have emerged as the driving force behind open source communities. As social systems increasingly revolve around the work of these creators, it becomes crucial to unravel the mechanics behind their success. "Working in Public" presents a unique lens through which we can grasp the inner workings of platforms like Twitter, Facebook, Twitch, YouTube, and Instagram. Gain a comprehensive understanding of how these platforms streamline infrastructure and distribution, but also amplify interactions with audiences. Don't miss this opportunity to explore the future of online creation!
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