rate-keeper is a lightweight npm utility for managing rate limits in your code. It simplifies adding delays between function calls to prevent API rate limit violations, offering multiple queue management for both sequential and independent actions. Easy to integrate, rate-keeper is ideal for developers needing efficient rate control, enabling them to save time and focus on core application logic without worrying about hitting API limits.

Today, we explore the recent actions of Matt Mullenweg, CEO of Automattic, and their impact on the WordPress and open source communities. By seizing control of the Advanced Custom Fields (ACF) plugin and attempting to centralize power, Mullenweg's move threatens the core principles of transparency, freedom, and collaboration that have made open source successful. We delve into the history of open source power struggles, the social backlash against these authoritarian actions, and why a community-led fork might be the best path forward to protect the future of WordPress.

October is here, and for the open-source community, that means one thing: Hacktoberfest! This annual event, powered by DigitalOcean, turns the spotlight on open-source contributions and celebrates the coders and collaborators who fuel the projects shaping our digital world. Whether you're a seasoned dev or dipping your toes into the open-source waters for the first time, Hacktoberfest offers the perfect opportunity to make a lasting impact while leveling up your skills.