Why Maintaining core‑js Became My Biggest Mistake – Lessons for Full‑Time Open‑Source Developers

The article recounts core‑js author Denis Pushkarev’s struggle with sustaining a widely used polyfill library, his financial hardships, legal troubles, and proposes practical ways for full‑time open‑source contributors to achieve financial stability through sponsorship, remote work, and sustainable licensing models.

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Why Maintaining core‑js Became My Biggest Mistake – Lessons for Full‑Time Open‑Source Developers

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Dec 13, 2019 · Backend Development

Mozilla & CZI Funding Fuels Next-Gen pip: Roadmap and Impact

Python Software Foundation announced $407,000 in funding from Mozilla’s Open Source Support program and the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative to support pip’s 2020 development, outlining a three‑phase plan covering core work, resolver redesign, and long‑term maintenance, while detailing allocation of resources and future funding goals.

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Mozilla & CZI Funding Fuels Next-Gen pip: Roadmap and Impact