Black market of 'stars' on GitHub
In the Dagster blog article, the issue of fake stars on GitHub repositories is discussed. The author describes how some projects use artificially inflated star counts to attract attention and demonstrate popularity, even if they offer no real value or activity. This phenomenon is concerning as it misleads potential users and investors who may invest time or money into a project based on these false metrics. Moreover, the author points out the problems that can arise from such behavior, including poor code quality and community disillusionment with open-source initiatives. Ultimately, the article calls for a more mindful approach to evaluating projects and using tools that help verify actual activity and suitability for users.