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The Open Source Maintainer's Dilemma: How to Actually Help

2025-03-10

A developer on Hacker News highlights the challenges faced by open-source maintainers. Large organizations rely on these projects for cost savings but rarely contribute back, leaving maintainers overwhelmed. The core issue is poor communication: maintainers lack clear contribution guidelines, leaving contributors unsure how to help effectively. The author suggests maintainers clearly state their needs—whether they accept PRs, how to submit bug reports, and if they accept monetary support—to improve efficiency and collaboration.

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(matduggan.com)
Development maintenance

Stop Trying to Schedule Calls With Me!

2025-01-12
Stop Trying to Schedule Calls With Me!

The author vents frustration with the SaaS sales process: from initial trial emails to endless demo calls and contract negotiations, it's a time-wasting, inefficient ordeal. Sales reps focus solely on closing deals, engineers are overworked, and the user experience suffers. The author calls for SaaS companies to improve their sales tactics, minimize unnecessary communication, and enhance user experience.

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(matduggan.com)
Development Sales