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TL;DR version of lessons from the post:
- Writing open source software can be very rewarding in ways you can’t predict
- Be in it for the long haul
- Ship it and ship regularly
- Have broad, open-ended goals
- If you care enough, you’ll find the time
- No one cares about your unit test coverage
- There’s no shame in marketing
- Clear it with your employer
- Foster community
- Keep it enjoyable
Source: https://www.reddit.com/r/Python/comments/smta85/lessons_learned_from_my_10_year_open_source/