Project, Process, Product - Production

Explore the evolution of open source software and its journey from project to production in this keynote address by Dirk Hohndel, VP and Chief Open Source Officer at VMware. Delve into the process of transforming open source projects into enterprise-ready products, examining release cycles, geoscale considerations, and the challenges faced by both project maintainers and adopters. Gain insights into the current state of open source as the new normal in technology companies and understand the complexities involved in implementing open source solutions in production environments. Learn from Hohndel's extensive experience in the field, including his roles at VMware, Intel, and SuSE, as he shares valuable perspectives on the open source ecosystem and its impact on modern technology practices.