Open source enters 'Eternal September' with reduced contribution friction and surging activity. Maintainers adapt via trust signals, triage methods, and community solutions. GitHub announces plans to support maintainers amid this shift.
Key Points
- 1.'Eternal September' describes endless influx of new contributors
- 2.Maintainers innovate with new trust and triage approaches
- 3.GitHub outlines initiatives to aid open source maintainers
Impact Analysis
Eases maintainer burnout, promotes sustainable projects, and scales open source growth by addressing contribution overload.
