Articles by Tag #maintainers
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A checklist and guide to get your repository collaboration-ready
In the world of software development, collaboration can make the difference between a brittle last-minute release and a reliable, maintainable, pain-free project. Whether you’ve been coding for a day or a decade, your colleagues are there to help strengthen your work. But they can only help if you’ve given them the tools to do so.
Almost half of maintainers feel underappreciated and like the work is thankless
In mid-2024, Tidelift fielded its third survey of open source maintainers. More than 400 maintainers...
60% of maintainers are (still) not paid for their work
In mid-2024, Tidelift fielded its third survey of open source maintainers. More than 400 maintainers...
Compensating Open Source Maintainers: A Necessary Shift
In the ever-evolving landscape of technology, open source software (OSS) stands as a beacon of...
Younger open source maintainers are significantly more likely to use AI-based coding tools
In mid-2024, Tidelift fielded its third survey of open source maintainers. More than 400 maintainers...
In the wake of the xz utils hack, two-thirds of maintainers are less trusting of contributors
In mid-2024, Tidelift fielded its third survey of open source maintainers. More than 400 maintainers...
Maintainers are much more likely to align with the OpenSSF Scorecard when they are paid for their work
In mid-2024, Tidelift fielded its third survey of open source maintainers. More than 400 maintainers...
Paid maintainers do more maintenance and documentation work than unpaid maintainers
In mid-2024, Tidelift fielded its third survey of open source maintainers. More than 400 maintainers...
The Unsung Heroes of Open Source: Understanding the Role of Open Source Maintainers
Abstract: This post explores the pivotal role of open source maintainers in modern software...
The Unsung Heroes of Open Source: Understanding the Role of Open Source Maintainers
In the vast realm of technology, open source projects play a crucial role, driving innovation and...
Paid maintainers are significantly more likely to implement critical security practices than unpaid maintainers
In mid-2024, Tidelift fielded its third survey of open source maintainers. More than 400 maintainers...
Compensating Open Source Maintainers: A Necessary Shift
In the vibrant world of technology, open source software (OSS) stands as a beacon of collaboration...
Who’s paying the maintainers? Donation programs, employers, and Tidelift
In mid-2024, Tidelift fielded its third survey of open source maintainers. More than 400 maintainers...
The more maintainers are paid, the more improvements they make to their projects
In mid-2024, Tidelift fielded its third survey of open source maintainers. More than 400 maintainers...