Description: (Software developer, Engineer, Programmer, Writer, Lawyer, Computer scientist, Journalist)
Eric S. Raymond, also known as ESR, is a respected American software developer, open-source software advocate, and author. He is well-known for his influential works, including the essay and book "The Cathedral and the Bazaar" and a guidebook for the Roguelike game NetHack. In the 1990s, he played a crucial role in editing and updating the Jargon File, later published as "The New Hacker's Dictionary." Raymond's contributions have left a lasting impact on the software development community, particularly in the realm of open-source software.