Burnout Is Real in the OSS World, Says John-David Dalton, Creator of Lodash
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- Lodash, created by John-David Dalton, is a widely used JavaScript utility library with over 100 million daily npm downloads.
- Dalton's personal journey included stepping back due to life events like his mother's loss and divorce, leading to burnout and a focus on balance over constant output.
- The project recently underwent a sustainability overhaul with OpenJS support, introducing governance structures like a Technical Steering Committee and security triage for shared maintenance.