2024-06-12 The easy fixes probably aren’t in your code Mature projects don’t have many easy fixes left in the code. But test coverage, documentation, websites, and other areas probably have plenty. Categories Posts
2024-05-22 Write a vision and mission statement for your project Your project’s vision and mission statement give the community an ideal to rally around. They define what your project is — and isn’t. 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
2024-04-10 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
2024-03-01 Incentives power open source A company making requests of a project has to explain the incentives in a way the project members will care, not in a way the company cares. Categories Posts
2024-02-07 Fork yes: embrace forks of your project If you’ve done what you can to make your community a great place to contribute, then you can feel free to embrace any forks that happen. Categories Posts
2023-12-06 Understand your community’s scope It’s hard to say “we want to be for everyone” and continue on to “who is also interested in this work.” Categories Posts
2023-10-04 Does your project say “no” enough? Saying “no” well keeps your project is focused & maintainable. This may put some people off, but it helps your project stay healthy long-term. Categories Posts
2023-09-27 Preparing for Hacktoberfest contributors If your project is participating In Hacktoberfest, you’ll want to make sure you’re ready for an influx of new contributors. Categories Posts