RailsConf 2019 - Opening Keynote by David Heinemeier Hansson

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Why leaders watch it

Debate on expectations of payment for open source, touching on obligations between maintainers and users.

David Heinemeier Hansson's opening keynote at RailsConf 2019 argues against the expectation of payment for open source work, drawing on his experience releasing Rails. It also includes lighter asides about the industry.

Topics: Ethics & character

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