VoV 022 : How I became a Vue.js core team member without a professional background‌ with Thorsten Luenborg

Panel: Charles Max WoodChris FritzErik HanchettJoe Eames Special Guests: Thorsten Luenborg In this episode, the Views on Vue panel talks to Thorsten Luenborg about how he became a Vue.js core team member. Thorsten is a part of the Vue core team, and has been for about 2 years. They talk about the beginnings of the creation of the Vue core team, what it means to be on the core team, and his main focus on the core team. They also touch on how Vue is ran using Open Collective and Patreon, how they don’t have an overarching corporate structure, and more! In particular, we dive pretty deep on: Thorsten introVueHow did Evan get the core team together at the beginning?Core team is a great place to come together, share ideas, and write Vue togetherLoose organization of the core teamWhat it means to be on the core team?Contributions are very spread outVue is very big in ChinaMaintaining different repositoriesHis main focusSupporting role on the teamBuild a small team of moderatorsNeed more structure to go furtherAsking for help when you need itHas there ever been a time when a corporate entity has contacted the core team directly for guidance/help?Their work is sponsored by other companiesUsing Open Collective and PatreonSupporters don’t really interfereSecurity through having a lot of little contributorsVueConf USNo overarching corporate structureEmber.jsAnd much, much more! Links: VueOpen CollectivePatreonVueConf USEmber.js Sponsors Kendo UIDigital OceanFreshBooks Picks: Charles Max Wood VS Code Chris The Good PlaceSpecial Joe Microsoft acquisition of GitHubFull of Sith – How the Force Works