Working in Public
by Nadia Eghbal
"Working in Public" by Nadia Eghbal explores the dynamics of open-source software and the communities that sustain it. The book examines the challenges and motivations of contributors, highlighting the tension between public collaboration and private interests. Eghbal argues for the importance of supporting these communities to ensure their continued health and innovation.
10 curated highlights from this book
Key Insights & Memorable Quotes
Below are the most impactful passages and quotes from Working in Public, carefully selected to capture the essence of the book.
The best way to understand open source is to observe how it functions in practice.
In public, we are always negotiating our identities.
The work is not just about code; it’s about people.
Transparency breeds trust.
Every contribution matters, no matter how small.
Documentation is as important as the code itself.
The culture of open source is built on mutual aid.
Participation is the key to sustainability.
We are all creators in the age of the internet.
Open source is as much about the ideas as it is about the code.