Anyone have any good sources I can use to better understand how exactly open-source works? #technology #introductions
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Something written long ago by Eric Raymond, dense but relevant
https://mijowa.github.io/CatB/
Richard M Stallman is a good person to research
https://www.gnu.org/philosophy/floss-and-foss.en.html
A good basic overview
https://opensource.com/resources/what-open-source
A view from the creator of the Linux kernel, Linus Torvalds
https://www.linux.com/news/linus-explains-why-open-source-works/
Just what I was looking for! thanks alot Ryan, will def save these
It's similar to having the blueprints for every aspect of your car; or the recipe to a dessert.
You can can review how something was made, and/or copy-then-modify, to make your own style/flavor. This concept is knowing as "forking".
In terms of "open source projects", there's various ways people collaborate on a single blueprint/recipe together.
Yo, thanks Troy! I've heard of forking through github for sure. Do people collaborate on the development Nostr as a whole through Github?
Are you asking 'how it works' as in how it gets made and maintained, or are you asking what it is?
More in the realm of wondering how it works. Any sources is greatly appreciated!
I found these with a quick search. The first one is one I remember hearing was good. Look forward to reading on this myself.
The Cathedral and the Bazaar: Musings on Linux and Open Source by an Accidental Revolutionary – Eric S. Raymond
Just for Fun: The Story of an Accidental Revolutionary – Linus Torvalds
The Success of Open Source – Steven Weber
Free as in Freedom – Sam Williams
Thanks a lot Tee, I'll definitely check these out!
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