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Open Source's Unsung Heroes: Hobbyist Maintainers Carrying the Weight

2025-09-01

This podcast explores the massive disconnect between the corporate world consuming open source and the hobbyist community producing it. The conversation reveals this isn't a new problem, but a long-standing reality whose security, stability, and future software consequences we're only now confronting. Data suggests a significant portion of actively used open source code is maintained by unpaid or part-time hobbyists, a discrepancy often overlooked by corporations. The discussion emphasizes understanding the constraints and needs of these hobbyist maintainers to find effective solutions, rather than simply throwing money at the problem.

Shocking! Most Open Source Projects Are Maintained by a Single Person

2025-08-28

A recent article reveals a shocking truth about the open-source world: over 7 million open-source projects are maintained by just one person! This includes many popular NPM packages with over a million downloads. The author argues that focusing on the maintainer's nationality is pointless; the real issue is that these developers severely lack resources and support, posing a potential supply chain risk. Instead of demonizing individual developers, we should focus on how to better support them.

The CVE Crisis: A Breakdown of Trust and the Rise of Open Source Alternatives

2025-04-20

The CVE numbering system faced a crisis due to funding issues, sparking serious concerns about trust within the security community. NVD's lack of transparency and the poor communication from organizations involved in CVE exacerbated the situation. This article analyzes the event and explores how to rebuild trust, such as focusing on transparent open-source projects like OWASP.