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Feb 17, 2023 · R&D Management

Why Maintaining core‑js Became My Biggest Mistake – Lessons for Full‑Time Open‑Source Developers

The article recounts core‑js author Denis Pushkarev’s struggle with sustaining a widely used polyfill library, his financial hardships, legal troubles, and proposes practical ways for full‑time open‑source contributors to achieve financial stability through sponsorship, remote work, and sustainable licensing models.