The Changelog: Software Development, Open Source Homebrew! Part Deux (Interview)
Mar 6, 2019
In this engaging discussion, Mike McQuaid, a key software developer behind Homebrew, shares insights into the latest 2.0.0 release and its new compatibility with Linux and Windows 10. He delves into the significant security challenges faced in 2018, highlighting the balance between open-source transparency and necessary protection. The conversation also touches on Homebrew's fresh governance model and the evolution towards automated features. Additionally, Mike reflects on community engagement and the excitement surrounding ongoing developments.
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Homebrew 2.0 Release
- Homebrew 2.0, released in 2019, brought official support for Linux and Windows 10 (via WSL).
- It also included automatic updates and cleanup, improving the user experience.
Good Defaults and Opt-Out Options
- Design software with good defaults, focusing on the majority's needs.
- Offer opt-out options for users who prefer different workflows.
Introducing "strap"
- Mike McQuaid created "strap", a tool that bootstraps macOS development systems by installing Homebrew and Xcode command line tools.
- It also sets up GitHub tokens and runs user-defined setup scripts from dotfiles repositories.