Reflecting on the project that focused on open source efficiency and safety, I found the journey to be not only enlightening but also enjoyable. This project allowed me to delve into the essence of open source, transcending the mere code to understand its broader implications. It was a journey of collaboration, learning, and growth, where every contribution, from code to documentation, served as a valuable lesson.
The openness and reflection inherent in open source were particularly fascinating. The ability to see the code, understand its purpose, and how it was developed by a community of contributors was a revelation. This transparency clarified the decision-making process, as I could appreciate the effort and thought that went into each line of code. It made the project more accessible and fostered a sense of community and belonging.
A surprising discovery during my research was that a small community working together can produce more performant and secure software than large companies. Each contributor brought something unique, whether it was a new feature, a bug fix, or documentation. Additionally, my experiments led me to learn about installing Gentoo GNU/Linux, which took three days to compile, writing a 600-line Emacs config (https://github.com/oblivikun/emacs), understanding compilers, and learning how an operating system works.
Most of this project was completed at home as I had an abundance of time to work on the project there.
Created: 2024-03-26 Tue 09:52