The Slow Formation of Durable Software
Summary
A retrospective on Zotero's origins and the deliberate, collaborative process that yielded a durable open-source research tool. The piece traces RRCHNM's role, the shift from early tools (Web Scrapbook, Scribe) to a browser-embedded solution, the Firefox influence, and the branding journey to Zotero, emphasizing that slower development can create lasting software.