How a Himalayan Trip Inspired an Open Source MongoDB Alternative: FerretDB – Clip 1/6

In this clip of episode 32 of the Hacking Open Source Business Podcast, hosts Matt Yonkovit and Avi Press, and this week’s guest Peter Farkas (from FerretDB) dive into the motivations and decision-making process behind the creation of FerretDB, an open source alternative to MongoDB. Discover how the shift in MongoDB’s licensing prompted the founders to take matters into their own hands and address the community’s concerns. Explore how FerretDB emerged not only to tackle licensing issues but also to challenge the perception of open source in a dynamic tech landscape.

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