Managing Open Source with Nate Berkopec

In this episode, guest Nate Berkopec joins Chris and Andrew to discuss the current state and cultural controversies surrounding Ruby Gems, Bundler, and open-source projects in general. The conversation dives into the split within the Ruby community, the complexities of maintaining key projects, and the challenges of funding and sustaining open-source work. Nate shares his experiences with Puma and his philosophy on community-driven contributions and project ownership. The episode also explores broader issues such as the feasibility of getting paid for open-source work, the role of corporate sponsorship, and the need for more inclusive participation in maintaining and evolving open-source software. Hit download now to hear more! LinksJudoscale- Remote Ruby listener giftNate Berkopec WebsiteNate Berkopec BlueskyNate Berkopec MastodonNate Berkopec XSpeedshopLearning from the RubyGems fiasco with Mike McQuaid (Homebrew) and Justin Searls (YouTube)gem.coopSpinelThe Transition of RubyGems Repository Ownership by Matz (Ruby News)Is turbo in maintenance mode? #1456 (GitHub)HoneybadgerHoneybadger is an application health monitoring tool built by developers for developers.JudoscaleMake your deployments bulletproof with autoscaling that just works.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Chris Oliver X/TwitterAndrew Mason X/TwitterJason Charnes X/Twitter