Episode 30: Robby Russell
Accidentally creating a popular open source project
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Show Notes
Show Notes:
Robby Russell created Oh My Zsh to support his co-workers, never intending it to become a popular open source project.
"This side project was a good way to experiment with some ideas.”
Robby shares how a rescinded verbal offer transformed his career, setting him on a new path ultimately to starting Planet Argon. He speaks about the origin story of Oh My Zsh experimenting with marketing and branding on a open source projects, and the legacy he wants to leave -- it might surprise you.
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