Managing Open Source with Nate Berkopec

Remote Ruby

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!

Links

• Judoscale- Remote Ruby listener gift
• Nate Berkopec Website
• Nate Berkopec Bluesky
• Nate Berkopec Mastodon
• Nate Berkopec X
• Speedshop
• Learning from the RubyGems fiasco with Mike McQuaid (Homebrew) and Justin Searls (YouTube)
• gem.coop
• Spinel
• The Transition of RubyGems Repository Ownership by Matz (Ruby News)
• Is turbo in maintenance mode? #1456 (GitHub)

• Chris Oliver X/Twitter
• Andrew Mason X/Twitter
• Jason Charnes X/Twitter