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What does it say about us collectively that we've chosen a proprietary closed-source platform to develop the majority of the worlds Open Source Software? It se
by metadat 4y ago
What does it say about us collectively that we've chosen a proprietary closed-source platform to develop the majority of the worlds Open Source Software?
It seems a bit strange, like going to use a gym inside a fast food restaurant, or perhaps seeking spiritual fulfillment through associating with a for-profit religion. Yes, these are both terrible analogies. I invite you to offer better.
- verdverm 4y agoUsing the platform which is best at doing what developers need while also providing a network effect is best for open-source. Why does it matter that the platform is open/closed source? I think a better analogy is that you could cook an equally healthy meal in the kitchens of fast-food, high-end restaurant, or at home. The tools are basically the same, it's what the individual puts in and gets out that we care about. Just last night, with just a few lines of JSON, I made it a single click to try out my project on GitHub Codespaces. This is great UX & DX that enables open-source to flourish.