Benevolent Dictator For Life (BDFL) model

GPTKB entity

Statements (16)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf governance model
gptkbp:characteristic centralized decision-making
final authority held by one person
gptkbp:contrastsWith democratic governance
meritocratic governance
gptkbp:domain software development
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Benevolent Dictator For Life (BDFL) model
gptkbp:notableExample gptkb:operating_system
gptkb:Python_programming_language
gptkbp:notablePerson gptkb:Guido_van_Rossum
gptkb:Linus_Torvalds
gptkbp:originatedIn gptkb:software
gptkbp:statusInPython retired in 2018
gptkbp:usedIn open source projects
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Python_Steering_Council
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7