Lessons learned from `oapi-codegen`'s time in the GitHub Secure Open Source Fund
3 days ago
- #Open Source
- #GitHub
- #Security
- oapi-codegen participated in GitHub's Secure Open Source Fund to enhance project security.
- The project generates Go code from OpenAPI specs, handling sensitive data, making security crucial.
- Maintaining oapi-codegen alone has been challenging, prompting efforts to expand the maintainer pool.
- Security measures were prioritized to ensure safe collaboration with new maintainers.
- Identified security gaps and implemented improvements like security policies and GitHub Advanced Security checks.
- Engaged with a community of maintainers for shared learning and support.
- GitHub's program provided valuable resources and expertise to improve project security.
- Future plans include sharing more learnings and continuing to enhance security and maintenance.