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bitcoin-dev Digest, Vol 102, Issue 20
Posted on: November 8, 2023 06:47 UTC
The significance of accommodating various contributors' access and connectivity limitations in software development projects is highlighted by a programmer's personal experience with reliance on a mobile LTE/WIFI dongle.
This setup is not only pay-as-you-go but also subject to service disruptions due to weather conditions, emphasizing the impracticality of assuming universal access to high-speed internet for all contributors. The programmer advocates for traditional means like email for managing contributions, as exemplified by the Linux kernel's practice, which ensures that those with inconsistent internet can still participate effectively.
Further, they suggest that for sharing complex data such as graphs or mathematical equations, tools like TeXstudio can be used, with the resulting LaTeX files being committed to a Git repository or otherwise uploaded online. This method allows for collaborative work without requiring constant internet access. To underline the feasibility of self-hosted and offline-accessible development resources, the programmer references their own project, Libre-SOC, which utilizes mailing lists and wikis tied to Git, although the bug tracker remains an exception.
Additionally, they mention the version control system Fossil as a potential tool for development projects and provide a link to an article about it. In closing, the programmer shares information about their involvement in a crowd-funded, eco-conscious hardware project hosted on Crowd Supply, indicating their broader interest in community-supported and environmentally mindful technology initiatives.