ConceptSingle Point of Failure
Single Point of Dependency
A phenomenon in which critical infrastructure or functionality is supported by a small number of individuals or a single node, such that if that node fails, for example through maintainer burnout or cessation of work, downstream systems face security risks and a maintenance gap.
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Oct 18
The phenomenon of "critical infrastructure supported by a handful of people" is called a single point of failure: once a maintainer stops working due to burnout or scheduling conflicts, downstream projects may face security risks and maintenance gaps.
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