gpodder.net is a podcast directory with interfaces for podcasting applications integration. All the source code required for running gpodder.net is open source.
Some effort is required to keep the website and web service running and up-to-date. I (the current maintainer) for now have enough time to keep the system up and running, but no time to do improvements and other development.
- Python knowledge
- Basic understanding of web technologies
- Basic understanding of relational databases
- developing new features
- keeping the system up and running
- responding to bug reports
- fixing bugs
- You gain experience in an ecosystem of web services and apps
- You are going to have the first-hand experience of running a web service, with all pitfalls that can't be learned by theory alone
- You cooperate with other experienced developers in the podcasting world
Currently, the external operating costs for gpodder.net are limited to the domain. Hosting is donated by prgmr.com. There are occasional donations from users to compensate for the expenses. There have been occasional requests for running ads on the site, but these have mostly been turned down.
I imagine a handover period of several months, with a gradual transition of access and duties. This would be accompanied by an explanation of code and infrastructure.
I reserve the right to cancel the handover if I deem necessary.
If no new maintainer can be found, gpodder.net most likely going to be shut down by the end of 2019.
Please write to stefan@skoegl.net
Several people have stepped forward already, and a small team is forming to take over maintenance of gpodder.net. Not all tasks have been distributed yet, so more volunteers are still welcome.
-- Stefan Kögl