Comments for tecosystems

Comment on Why Open Source Matters by Jason Matusow

Jason Matusow — Mon, 07 Aug 2023 20:08:52 +0000

Great writing as usual. Also, a caveat that I’ve been out of this particular loop for a long time so please forgive any clumsiness in this response.

A point to remember is that while the underlying OSS licenses are important (I’m agreeing with Zack’s comment #2), the layering of services agreements and higher-level application commercial licensing also plays an important role in the practical, commercial use (and restrictions) of open source code.

FWIW – I’m in Stephen’s camp here that we collectively benefit from consistency in, and adherence to, clear definitions of what is/is not “open source.”

Comment on Why Open Source Matters by ZUrlocker

ZUrlocker — Thu, 03 Aug 2023 22:54:56 +0000

Good write up. Two things can be true:
1. Developers don’t care about licensing details.
2. Licensing details are important.

Comment on The RedMonk Programming Language Rankings: June 2022 by Stephen Boesch

Stephen Boesch — Mon, 14 Nov 2022 06:10:56 +0000

This is a note about scala. Scala/spark were my bread and butter from 2014-2019 and scala still has only kotlin as a competitor for my preferred language. But as is typical with many folks i’ve done nearly *zero* scala in the last several years having by necessity switched to python [machine/deep learning, pyspark and data/ML pipelines]. The quiet but real side-lining of scala in favor of python/pyspark within the spark and ETL/pipelines ecosystems is a major consideration and more generally the overwhelming shift towards python including in the areas arguably better served by jvm and functional-programming friendly languages. Popularity of python is really more of a reflection of “necessity to use it” for many of us: but that reduces the validity of your findings of its strength in your reports not one bit.

Comment on A Birthday Surprise by Claire Giordano

Claire Giordano — Sat, 05 Nov 2022 01:15:53 +0000

Thank goodness for the inside job.

Comment on A Birthday Surprise by David Simmons

David Simmons — Fri, 04 Nov 2022 12:04:39 +0000

Not only did you start with 2 of the best humans, but you have made a point of only adding people that were equally as good. And then, of course, you have attracted a community of similarly wonderful people. It was not at all surprising to see the flood of good wishes. I feel lucky to be allowed to hang around the periphery of this lovely community. Also, I will _never_ reveal the name of the instigators.
dg

Comment on A Birthday Surprise by Shane Curcuru

Shane Curcuru — Thu, 03 Nov 2022 22:03:18 +0000

Idea for next year: we all get Stephen’s & James’ parents’ addresses, and send them our thanks for raising them in some magical way that created both Redmonk, and then also the community around Redmonk, which is what we all treasure!

It was lovely meeting Stephen’s mother at Monktoberfest this year – very clear to see the wonderful humanity and kindness she has!

Comment on A Birthday Surprise by Sharat Chander

Sharat Chander — Thu, 03 Nov 2022 21:53:06 +0000

In reply to ZUrlocker. Wait until 25. ;-) Happy Birthday, Team RedMonk. Each of you are worthy of every bit of the accolades sent your collective way. EVERY BIT OF IT.

Comment on A Birthday Surprise by ZUrlocker

ZUrlocker — Thu, 03 Nov 2022 21:23:11 +0000

You guys are awesome! However this got started, it became a spontaneous self-sustaining flashmob of appreciation for all things and all people RedMonk.
–Z

Comment on A Birthday Surprise by Jerry Weltsch

Jerry Weltsch — Thu, 03 Nov 2022 20:13:23 +0000

This is @sogrady!

Comment on A Birthday Surprise by Devin Reams

Devin Reams — Thu, 03 Nov 2022 19:28:31 +0000

Happy birthday 🥳