Rethinking Openness in the Age of AI: The “Open Method” Proposal
In a world where AI assists in code development, traditional “open source” assumptions are challenged. My latest project, Ferrite, emphasizes the necessity of transparency beyond mere visibility of code. Key insights include:
- AI’s Role: When Claude generates code, it reveals functionality but conceals the rationale behind its structure.
- Open Method Concept: I propose sharing not just code but also the entire development process—prompts, workflows, and decision-making, allowing others to grasp both what and how we create.
- Ferrite Highlights:
- 900+ GitHub stars
- Approved for Flatpak release
- Comprehensive documentation of development methodologies
As we embrace these changes, I invite the AI and tech community to discuss vital questions: How should transparency evolve? Should we introduce an “AI_METHOD.md” alongside our traditional documentation?
Join the conversation and share your thoughts! Let’s redefine open source together.
