Open Source
Contributing to open source without burning out maintainers
Most maintainers are volunteers with limited time. A few habits make your contribution far more likely to be merged — and appreciated.
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Open Source
Choosing an open-source license: a plain-language guide
Code without a license isn't open source, even if it's public. Here's how the major license families differ and how to pick one.
Open Source
Semantic versioning: what the three numbers promise
MAJOR.MINOR.PATCH is a contract between library authors and users. Understanding it helps you upgrade safely and publish responsibly.
Open Source
Writing a README people actually read
Your README is your project's front door. Answer the first three questions every visitor has, and keep the rest a click away.
Tools
Seats, usage or open core? How developer tools make money
Understanding how your tools are funded helps you predict their future. A field guide to the common business models behind developer products.