Open Source Success
Todd shares insights on measuring success in the open-source landscape, highlighting the significance of GitHub stars as a proxy for community interest. He reflects on the early traction they experienced, noting that engagement through blog posts and favorable responses on platforms like Hacker News validated their direction. Amanda raises important questions about the true indicators of success, emphasizing the need for clarity beyond just star counts.In this clip
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