2024-07-24 A veneer of organization Building up too much process early is a way to look busy without accomplishing anything. You have to fit it to the community’s need. Categories Posts
2024-06-05 Public mistakes are a feature of open source Everyone who is good at something has a trail of [mistakes] in their wake. Open source means sharing the learning experience with others. 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
2024-04-10 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
2024-04-03 “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
2024-03-15 Plan for what happens after your project is done Your open source project will end one day. That’s okay. But you should think about what will happen with your project after it’s done. Categories Posts
2024-01-31 Companies: fund work that isn’t new development Failing to invest in your upstream projects presents a large business risk. Communities, like gardens, are more productive when tended to. Categories Posts
2024-01-24 Don’t try to be too formal in policy writing Don’t emulate legal language when writing policies for your community. The simpler the language, the easier everyone will understand. Categories Posts
2023-12-20 How to get started in project management Do you want to get started in project management but you’re not sure how? Open source projects have plenty of opportunity to jump in & help. Categories Posts