Case Study - The Ideomotor Effect of Software
Slopify was an open-source experiment that allowed anyone to contribute anything, in any language or framework. What started as a meme quickly became a viral sensation, almost taking down its own infrastructure.
- Client
- Slopify
- Year
- Service
- Open-source, Community Engagement
Overview
Slopify began as a humorous critique of AI-generated code and the rise of low-quality software flooding the internet. It embraced the absurdity by allowing unrestricted contributions from anyone, in any language or framework. This radical openness led to a surge of engagement, with over 110 contributors making 1127 commits in just a week.
The project's sudden popularity nearly maxed out its hosting resources on Vercel, consuming nearly half of the allotted monthly quota in only a week's time. Despite its chaotic nature, Slopify built a surprisingly strong and inclusive community, with a significant portion of contributors coming from the LGBT community, drawn by its welcoming and open ethos.
While the project eventually wound down, its impact remained. Some of the ideas fostered within Slopify helped inspire the foundation of the SimuCorps Bootcamp, an initiative that welcomes contributors from all backgrounds to gain real-world experience in software development.
What we did
- Open Contribution
- Community Engagement
- Vercel Hosting
- Infrastructure Scaling
Slopify was one of the most unique open-source experiences I’ve ever been a part of. It was like watching software write itself through pure chaos and community spirit.
Slop Enthusiast
- Contributors
- 110
- Commits
- 1127
- Forks
- 133
- GitHub Stars
- 550