maintaine.rs

Unveiling the Open Source heroes that power our digital infrastructure

The maintaine.rs book is a curated collection of stories from top Open Source maintainers. These stories are a testament to the quiet heroism at the heart of Open Source. Behind every project we rely on are people who choose to show up—not for profit or fame, but for the love of building, solving problems, and sharing solutions. Their work ripples outward, enabling innovation across industries and connecting communities across the globe.

Celebrate Maintainers

Maintainers not only write code, review issues, and merge pull requests—they also navigate community dynamics, mentor new contributors, and increasingly adopt security best practices to protect their code and users. They literally keep the digital infrastructure up and running for the benefit of all.

In a world often driven by short-term gains, maintainers remind us of the enduring power of generosity, collaboration, and purpose. Whether you're a maintainer yourself or someone who benefits from their work, may these stories help you see the people behind the code—and inspire you to celebrate and support them.

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