Open source contributor / maintainer here: I don't strive to write perfect software, I strive to use software to satisfy my constraints. Software is tool to be

Open source contributor / maintainer here: I don't strive to write perfect software, I strive to use software to satisfy my constraints. Software is tool to be used, not a holy artifact that should be polished for its own sake. The time I've spent working on software is only a proxy for the things I really care about. - Sometimes I need to pay rent, and will work for projects that are a net positive when compared to the status quo. - The rest of the time I'll volunteer my software engineering skills on projects that are closest to my ideals. These rarely generate revenue, but push the envelope a bit and help me develop relationships with other like-minded folks.