[Video] How has open source changed in the last 10 years?

The 2022 Octoverse report highlights a significant year for open source, noting a rise in infrastructure as code and increased participation from big tech companies, such as Google, Microsoft, and Meta, in building major open source communities. GitHub's Martin Woodward presented findings showing 2022 saw more than 20 million new users on the platform, with over 413 million contributions made globally, illustrating a robust and accelerating pace of activity in the developer community. The report emphasizes the growing diversity and global reach of open source contributors, with notable growth in regions like India, Brazil, and Nigeria, as well as the inclusion of emerging programming languages like HCL and Shell. The influence of commercial backing on open source projects is framed as beneficial, fostering new participation and highlighting the establishment of open source programs offices (OSPOs) within 30% of Fortune 100 companies. This shift is seen as a catalyst for cultural change within organizations, promoting collaboration and innovation while reinforcing the strength and importance of open source in advancing technology worldwide.