Steve Klabnik Discusses Open Source Community Practices

Steve Klabnik, author of The Rust Programming Language and former Oxide engineer, speaks in February 2026 about his programming origins, transitions from Ruby to Rust, and practices for sustaining open-source projects. He describes concrete handover steps (pair programming over six weeks), community culture, and framing projects positively rather than attacking alternatives. His remarks emphasize soft skills for leadership and practical course and textbook development.