Stepping down as Mockito maintainer after 10 years
In March 2026, I will be Mockito maintainer for 10 years (nearly a third of my whole life). Looking ahead, I decided that a decade milestone is a good moment to pass on maintainership to other folk...
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The author announces their intention to step down as Mockito maintainer after ten years, aiming for a smooth transition before March 2026. They express frustration over how changes related to Java Virtual Machine (JVM) agents were handled, feeling unsupported despite Mockito being a major user and influencer in adopting new JVM features. The lack of collaboration and consideration for alternatives during discussions around these changes contributed to their decision.