The Cathedral and the Bazaar
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In the world of software development, few essays have had as much lasting impact as The Cathedral and the Bazaar by Eric S. Raymond. Published in 1999, the essay is more than just a reflection on open-source software—it’s a philosophy that has influenced how software is built, maintained, and distributed in the modern era. By contrasting two distinct models of software development, the cathedral and the bazaar, Raymond provides a compelling argument for the power of open collaboration.