GitHub Opens New Door to Financial Support for Open Source DevsGitHub has made it easier for open source developers to garner financial support as recipients of paid sponsorships. GitHub Sponsors, launched in beta last week, is a new funding mechanism that enables open source users to make recurring payments, much like crowdfunding services such as Patreon and managed open source subscription services like Tidelift.
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GitHub Opens New Door to Financial Support for Open Source Devs