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Explore the surprising and often humorous world of open source library discontinuation in this 46-minute Linux Foundation conference talk. Delve into real-world incidents where popular dependencies with millions of downloads were suddenly abandoned or intentionally broken by their maintainers. Gain insights into the challenges of open source software sustainability, maintainer burnout, and their impact on the developer community. Learn valuable lessons from past incidents to better understand the fragility of the open source ecosystem and prepare for potential disruptions in your own projects.
Syllabus
The Unexpected Demise of Open Source Libraries - Liran Tal, Snyk
Taught by
Linux Foundation