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Kelsey Hightower, AWS’s Eswar Bala on Open Source’s Evolution
- Kelsey Hightower and Eswar Bala discussed the evolution of open source software in a recent episode of The New Stack Makers.
- Hightower highlighted the origins of open source in resistance against big vendors, questioning motives when big vendors engage in open source.
- The conversation explored the history of open source in cloud computing and its connection to new projects like Karpenter and Cedar.
- Open source provided accessibility and career opportunities to individuals without traditional tech backgrounds, according to Hightower.
- Hightower highlighted how open source allows talent to emerge based on contributions, not formal credentials.
- Eswar Bala shared insights on the emergence of Kubernetes and AWS's response to user demand for Kubernetes deployment.
- AWS has transitioned from contributing to existing projects to creating new ones, like Karpenter and Cedar, under its open source strategy.
- Collaboration in open source reflects a unique environment where competitive cloud providers work together based on customer feedback.
- The shift towards public development in open source projects has influenced how cloud giants approach their development processes.
- The discussion touched on topics like the role of established projects like Kubernetes in fostering innovation and the significance of community support for new projects.
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