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Description
In this talk, I’ll share the story of how we built Plane — a modern, open-source project and product management tool — from the ground up. From our decision to go open source from Day 1 to the way we engage and grow with our community, this session will dive into the principles, processes, and people behind Plane’s development.
I’ll talk about what it really means to build in public, the trade-offs between product direction and community expectations, and the engineering challenges we face daily as developers in a fast-evolving open-source product. You’ll also get a peek into how we plan to sustain our commitment to the open-source ecosystem and ensure that Plane remains a community-first tool.
Whether you're an open-source maintainer, frontend engineer, or someone curious about building developer-focused tools, this talk aims to inspire and inform — with honest lessons from the trenches.
Session author's bio
I'm Aaryan, a Senior Frontend Developer at Plane, where I help build a clean, fast, and extensible project management tool for modern teams. I’ve been working in open source since day one of my career, and it’s shaped the way I think about software — not just as code, but as something shared, improved, and evolved by a community.
At Plane, I focus on frontend architecture, developer experience, and making sure our product feels just as good to use as it does to build. I care deeply about thoughtful design, open collaboration, and creating tools that empower other developers.
When I’m not writing code, you’ll probably find me on the field playing sports or out exploring new places to eat — I’m always on the lookout for the next great bite.
Any other info we should know?
- A behind-the-scenes look at building and scaling an open-source project from scratch
- How to balance community-driven development with product vision
- Real-world engineering and product challenges in open-source software
- Practical strategies for fostering and sustaining community contributions
- Insights into building developer tools with extensibility and performance in mind
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| Level of Difficulty | Beginner |