The Art of Closing
Read OriginalThis article discusses the challenges of being an open source software maintainer, specifically the difficulty of rejecting unwanted patches. It provides practical strategies for saying 'no,' such as the 'ego stroke and close' method, closing early to avoid wasted effort, and offering constructive feedback for potential redesigns. The advice is based on the author's experience and data from projects like Docker.
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