More than 80% of the code used in modern applications today is likely from open-source libraries. When did this happen and how did it become the norm? There are many benefits to using open source code, but what are the problems with this approach, and what can we do as developers to mitigate them?
In this session, I will talk about the origins of open source code, the benefits of using all this free “stuff,” and how we all became addicted to it. I will then unpack some of the issues associated with using this bounty of free code and how we, as developers, can do our part to make sure we responsibly use open source code.
Just because we are using code that we didn’t create doesn’t mean we can ignore the responsibilities that come with it!