Benevolent Dictator For Life
Benevolent dictator for life (BDFL) is a title given to a small number of open-source software development leaders, typically project founders who retain the final say in disputes or arguments within the community. BDFL should not be confused with the more common term for open-source leaders, "benevolent dictator", which was popularized by Eric S. Raymond's essay "Homesteading the Noosphere".
- Abbreviation:
- BDFL
- Acronym:
- BDFL
- Initialism:
- BDFL
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