The Software Stewardship Lab launches
Date:
Fri, 07 Aug 2026 14:12:42 +0000
Description:
The Software Stewardship Lab , a
nonprofit organization based in Scotland, has announced
its existence . Our current research focuses are: Software supply chain security We're working on an observatory that
allows users to identify and monitor the world's critical Open Source
packages in real time, including previously hidden parts of the
dependency graph. Maintainer burnout Our report on burnout in Open Source has been
well-received. We're working on yearly follow-ups, plus a companion
report on how AI is affecting maintainer burnout. Moving forward, the Lab's experts will direct funding to and supervise Open
Source sustainability researchers doing critical work. We are already
working with universities to teach the next generations of software supply chain experts.
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https://lwn.net/Articles/1087812/
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