City of Munich funds libexpat XML library maintenance for up to 6 months

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The City of Munich has agreed to fund the development and maintenance of libexpat, a widely used open-source XML parsing library, for a period of up to six months. The funding comes through an open-source sabbatical program, allowing a maintainer dedicated time to work on the project. libexpat is a critical dependency in many software ecosystems, making its upkeep important for broader digital infrastructure. The support from a public institution highlights growing recognition of the need to sustain foundational open-source projects. Details were shared by the project maintainer on their blog.

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