devtools.fm: Developer Tools, Open Source, Software Development Steve Klabnik - Rust, Oxide Computers
Mar 3, 2023
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Small Communities Amplify Impact
- Rust's early small community let contributors have outsized impact compared with larger, more established ecosystems.
- Steve prefers joining projects that are small enough to shape their culture and direction.
Start Contributing Where Maintainters Want Help
- If a project feels opaque or insular, don't assume the problem is you; try a different project instead.
- Start with documentation contributions as an accessible way into open source.
Modern Ergonomics Matter In Systems Languages
- Rust brings a modern developer experience to systems programming, making it more approachable than older languages.
- Familiar tooling and ergonomics can be a valid reason to choose a language.