a lot of your downloads are from automated systems
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more clients should set rich headers / user agents
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people fo not upgrade versions like you might expect
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why does any of this matter?
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takeaways
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thank you!
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Explore key insights from a billion open-source downloads in this conference talk from Conf42 Observability 2024. Delve into the data collection process, understand the definition of a "user" in this context, and discover how open-source software is utilized globally, including in remote areas and by governments. Examine the market share of container registries, analyze the differences between downloads and unique users, and learn why download surges may not always indicate real user growth. Gain valuable takeaways on automated system downloads, the importance of rich headers and user agents, and user behavior regarding version upgrades. Understand the significance of these findings for the open-source community and software development practices.
Open Source Success: Learnings from 1 Billion Downloads