Doubling Down: What It’s Like Contributing to Open Source at Logz.io

Logz.io, a company known for its commitment to open-source technology, has been actively contributing to the development of distributed tracing tools like Jaeger and OpenTelemetry. The company's employees, Albert Teoh and Yogev Metzuyanim, discuss the balance between corporate objectives and community contributions, emphasizing the benefits and pressures of being involved in open-source projects. They highlight the collaborative nature of the open-source community, where developers from various companies, including competitors, work together to advance shared goals. The involvement in these projects has led to personal growth and recognition within the community, as exemplified by Albert's promotion to an official maintainer of the Jaeger project. Despite initial apprehensions about public scrutiny, the experience has been overwhelmingly positive, reinforcing Logz.io's dedication to being an integral part of the open-source ecosystem while enhancing its own technological capabilities.