Open Source Decisions
The decision to open source the CLI was driven by the desire to meet developer needs seamlessly, particularly in the Node.js community. Initially hesitant about user authentication, the team learned that introducing it improved user insights without deterring engagement. In contrast, the vulnerability database was never intended to be a sought-after resource, highlighting the complexities of open sourcing different components of a product.In this clip
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E83: Developer-First Security with Snyk
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