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I would add (4) (Related to your 2) OSS projects are probably getting bigger on average. Corporate-sponsored projects that tackle complex problems, as with a l
by Delphiza 2y ago
I would add (4) (Related to your 2)
OSS projects are probably getting bigger on average. Corporate-sponsored projects that tackle complex problems, as with a lot of current data science and AI, means that one-man projects are almost impossible to get off the ground. One-man projects have to be very lucky - get the right idea, the right time, and by a person who can do it (capability, time, personality)
- JohnFen 2y agoHow does the average size of OSS projects impact an individual's effort? There is no requirement that a one-man project has to be of any particular size.
- jonnycomputer 2y agoI think they mean that some projects (say a competitive Excel alternative) is just too big for a single person to do.
- JohnFen 2y agoThis is certainly true, but my question is why does that matter? It's not like projects of a more manageable scope are any less interesting or useful.