Interview with Brett Langdon

Brett Langdon, a seasoned software engineer and DevOps consultant, recently joined Datadog as an Open Source Software Engineer, bringing with him a rich history of contributions to the Datadog ecosystem, including maintaining the node-dogapi library. In a conversation with Daniel Maher from the Datadog Community team, Brett highlights the evolution of Datadog's open-source experience, noting the substantial growth and support within the community that makes it easier for new contributors to get involved. He discusses the challenges of maintaining backward compatibility while refactoring code and the importance of community feedback in improving Datadog's tools and APIs. Although he does not actively use the node-dogapi package he maintains, Brett ensures its alignment with the latest documentation and relies on community contributions for ongoing maintenance. His new role at Datadog reflects his passion for the company and his desire to re-engage with the open-source community, particularly in developing the Python APM, which was a significant factor in his decision to join the team.