Explore the parallels between open source software and manufacturing in this 29-minute conference talk from KubeCon + CloudNativeCon Europe 2023. Delve into Detroit's rich industrial history and uncover valuable lessons from the automotive industry that can be applied to modern software development. Learn how the experiences of automakers in the 20th century can benefit today's open source community, while also identifying potential pitfalls to avoid. Gain a fresh perspective on cloud-native technologies by examining historical industrial practices and their relevance to contemporary software development challenges.