2024-05-01 Release announcements must be a part of your process Release announcements give you a chance to create buzz around your project that can help attract new users and contributors. Categories Posts
2024-04-26 Considering the wishes of upstream projects Distributions should be opinionated. If you have a sound reason for ignoring upstream’s wishes, do it. But understand you may get no support. Categories Posts
2024-04-24 On “predetermined” outcomes You’re obliged to listen to the comments in good faith; you’re not obliged to be convinced by them. Categories Posts
2024-04-19 Should you prohibit pseudonyms? If you’re considering adopting a “real name only” policy for your project, think about what problem you’re actually trying to solve. Categories Posts
2024-04-17 Cancelling meetings isn’t a magical fix Valuable meetings increase the work that gets done by providing coordination and accountability. Keep the valuable meetings. Cancel the rest. Categories Posts
2024-04-12 What goes in a release schedule? Tasks that are low-impact and apt to be forgotten if not done on a regular cadence probably belong on a calendar instead of the schedule. Categories Posts
2024-04-10 Avoiding hero work pays off in the long run Avoid burnout and maintain a culture that people want to be a part of by getting rid of hero work. It’s an investment in the long term. Categories Posts
2024-04-05 How to take notes at meetings When there’s no chatbot to record meeting notes, you have to do it yourself. This post shares tips for before, during, and after the meeting. Categories Posts
2024-04-03 “Field of Dreams” is not a strategy for community growth Growing an open source community requires individual connections. The mere act of existence is not enough to build a community. Categories Posts
2024-03-29 Getting started is just the start You’ll need to continually refine processes as you go. That’s easier if you think beyond just what you need at the start. Categories Posts