Open Source From The Trenches

Explore the challenges and rewards of creating and maintaining a popular open source project in this 53-minute conference talk. Gain insights from James Newton-King's experiences developing Json.NET, one of the most widely-used .NET open source libraries. Learn about community building, supporting thousands of developers, and managing the highs and lows of running an open source project. Discover valuable lessons and practical advice for navigating the complexities of open source development, going beyond just writing code to understand the intricacies of project management and community engagement in the open source ecosystem.