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“With TensorFlow, when we started to develop it, we kind of looked at ourselves and said: 'Hey, maybe we should open source this.'” quote by Jeff Dean
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“With TensorFlow, when we started to develop it, we kind of looked at ourselves and said: 'Hey, maybe we should open source this.'”

Jeff Dean

About This Quote

Source Speech: Talk at Google I/O, 2015

Recognizing the potential of a project can lead to sharing it openly for broader benefit.

In simple terms: Seeing value can prompt open sharing.

Key Takeaway

Consider open sourcing useful tools.

Themes

innovation collaboration open source

Mood

enthusiastic optimistic

Type

inspirational practical

When to use this quote

  • tech conferences
  • team meetings
  • product launches

Key Concepts

software development community building

Questions to Reflect On

  • What benefits could open source bring to your work?
  • How to balance openness with strategy?
A Different Perspective

Open sourcing may expose competitive secrets.

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