A Microsoft veteran recounts the cultural and organizational journey of open-sourcing key developer products including TypeScript, the Chakra JavaScript engine, .NET, Visual Studio Code, and the Copilot extension. The narrative highlights how Microsoft's open source culture evolved dramatically over time — from the months-long approval process for TypeScript to the much faster sign-off for Chakra — and reflects on why developer products built in the open attract stronger communities and become better products.
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