Burnout Is Real for Open Source Maintainers: A Conversation with John-David Dalton, Creator of Lodash
Summary
OpenJS Foundation's interview with Lodash creator John-David Dalton examines burnout among OSS maintainers, the pressures of sustaining widely-used software, and Dalton's journey toward a sustainable path including governance and security upgrades. It argues for shared responsibility, improved governance, and humane boundaries to ensure long-term viability of OSS projects.