Stars from GitHub won't pay your bills... - earnings in the Open Source world

The article on Kitze discusses the role of GitHub stars as a measure of a project's popularity. While many people may consider the number of stars as an indicator of success, the author emphasizes that simply counting stars does not translate into actual financial gains. In reality, many projects with numerous stars do not generate any income for their creators, who often have to explore other avenues for revenue. Therefore, the article highlights the importance of paying attention to other metrics, such as community engagement with the project and interest from investors. The author suggests that by combining popularity with activity and financial support, developers can create a sustainable software project that can truly provide financial benefits. Project owners should use stars as one of many indicators but should not solely rely on them in their development and funding strategy.