Interview with a Maintainer
ryangibb
19 points
9 comments
July 24, 2026
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Discussion Highlights (5 comments)
evanjrowley
Where can we learn more about libcapstan & the Capstan protocol?
Copenjin
Ok, it's satire, check the tags.
Shalomboy
My greatest fear is that every maintainer living a life like this decides to give up.
john_strinlai
i went to quote a small line or two that i found particularly funny or relatable, but ended up having like half the post in my comment. really love andrew's satire posts.
220hertz
That was brilliant.