Working in Public: The Making and Maintenance of Open Source Software

The book "Working in Public" by Nadia Eghbal provides an inside look at modern open-source software development, shedding light on the evolution of these projects over the last two decades and their impact on online creators.

With a focus on the roles, structures, incentives, and relationships involved in open-source development, this book offers valuable insights into the challenges faced by individual creators in today's digital landscape.

By examining the platform of GitHub and the costs of production that endure throughout an application's lifetime, Eghbal provides a comprehensive understanding of how these projects work and how they can be improved.

Additionally, she scrutinizes the role of platforms like Twitter, Facebook, Twitch, YouTube, and Instagram in reducing infrastructure and distribution costs for creators while increasing their interactions with their audience.

Whether you're an aspiring developer or simply interested in understanding the inner workings of online creativity, "Working in Public" is a must-read for anyone looking to gain a deeper understanding of the digital world we live in.