Open source outside the box – REWORK

Open source has always played a big role at 37signals. This week, Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson share why they’re drawn to working in the open, and how that mindset carries into their newest product, Fizzy.

*Key Takeaways*

00:00 – Episode highlights
00:40 – Why open source continues to matter at 37signals
05:55 – Sharing work publicly pushes quality higher
10:53 – How open source fits into Fizzy’s SaaS setup
16:16 – Treating open source as a gift
20:49 – Getting direct feedback in unfamiliar but fun ways 
24:08 – How the team decides what goes into Fizzy and what doesn’t
25:58 – A Danish language lesson

*Links and Resources*

Fizzy is a modern spin on kanban. Try it for free at https://www.fizzy.do

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Rework is a production of 37signals. You can find show notes and transcripts on our website https://www.37signals.com/

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