The 'left-pad incident' occurred in 2016 when NPM removed a widely-used package, causing major disruptions.
The package removal decision was influenced by a company's pressure, prompting discussion on the ethics of corporate influence on open source projects.
The author reflects on their personal journey post-incident, indicating a shift from open source to running businesses.
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