Episode 17: How Formidable Supports Open Source With Lorenzo Sciandra

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Summary

Lorenzo Sciandra talks about being an Open Source maintainer, how Formidable provides Open Source, the benefits of open source, expanding open source, and who is behind Formidable.

Panelists

Justin Dorfman | Pia Mancini | Richard Littauer | Eric Berry

Guest

Lorenzo Sciandra @kelset

Show Notes

02:42 Being an Open Source Maintainer

• React Native
• Provided As Is

08:40 How Formidable Provides Open Source

14:03 Explaining the Benefits of Open Source to Other Companies

16:38 Expanding Open Source Through Fellowship (Proposal Process)

• Sauce Program

21:08 How to Get Other Companies to Participate in Open Source

24:07 Who is Behind Formidable

26:00 Other Companies That Have a Big Impact in Open Source

29:10 Contributions to Open Source Projects

34:05 Meaningful Work Being Done Outside of Work Hours

Spotlights

• Justin - xmake
• Pia - Open Source Diversity
• Richard - Covenant Generator
• Eric - SplitRB
• Lorenzo - Upgrade Helper

Special Guest: Lorenzo Sciandra.

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