The Evolution of an Open-Source Project. Did Tom Create a Monster?

<p>In episode #2 of The Hacks, Chunga talks with Tom about the evolution of the open-source environment and whether or not Tom created a monster in his own open-source program called Salt.</p> <p>Back in the '70s and '80s, open-source was (for most developers and engineers) the standard way of doing things. As software larger and more complex, we started to see the introduction of proprietary software.</p> <p>Before that happened, people created software with the intent of it being consumed by others in the same way someone would write a book for compose a song. They wanted to get it in the hands of as many people as possible.</p> <p>In today's world, open-source has become a fantastic environment where engineers and developers can experiment and create programs that receive community input, evolve, become monetized and change the world. Tom's open-source program Salt is used by millions of people around the globe!</p> <p>It's gotten very big over the past few years which has created some unique challenges. Tom & Chunga discuss the challenges related to managing a massive program like Salt. </p> <p>Did Tom create a monster? Listen now to find out!</p> <p><strong>For more about this episode:</strong></p> <p><a href= "https://www.saltstack.com/resources/community/">https://www.saltstack.com/resources/community/</a></p> <p><strong>Follow us on Twitter:</strong></p> <p><a href= "http://www.twitter.com/thehackscast">@thehackscast</a></p> <p><strong>Send us an email. We'd love to talk with you!</strong></p> <p><a href= "mailto:thehacks@saltstack.com">thehacks@saltstack.com</a></p> <p> </p>