When people think about open source, they often picture lines of code, clever algorithms, or maybe a GitHub repository full of issues and pull requests. What can be harder to see is the human side. The people who quietly keep things moving, who make sure contributions land smoothly and help the community grow in a healthy way. That’s the work of a maintainer. Maintainers are more than just code reviewers. They are the stewards of the SIG’s (Special Interest Group) health, direction, and c...
