The npm faker package and the unexpected demise of open source libraries
Liran Tal discusses real-world incidents that demonstrate how even the mightiest of open source projects can be defeated. He also addresses the continuous struggles of open source software sustainability, maintainer burnout, and how these things affect the greater developer community.
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