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
2023-09-20 For companies, community should be “us” not “them” Referring to the community as “them” as if there’s no overlap encourages treating company & community interests as separate, harming long-term sustainability. Categories Posts
2023-08-16 Don’t launch a communication tool without a moderation plan Well-understood and consistent moderation practices go a long way toward reducing hard feelings in your community. Categories Posts
2023-08-02 Be careful how you treat AI-looking posts When you prohibit anything that you think is AI-generated, you can end up creating an unwelcoming environment. Categories Posts
2023-06-07 How a company should stop participating in an open source project When participation in a community no longer meets business goals, it’s common to leave. The key is to have a graceful withdrawal strategy. Categories Posts
2023-05-31 MVP applies to teams, too It’s hard to contain your enthusiasm when starting something new, but you have to pace yourself. Otherwise, the enthusiasm goes nowhere. Categories Posts
2023-05-17 Are bug reporters contributors? Whether they’re made by a contributor or not, bug reports are valuable contributions to your project. Treat them that way. Categories Posts
2023-05-05 To grow an open source project, give up control If the project structure shares leadership outside the company, it becomes more appealing to people outside the company. Categories Posts
2023-04-26 Little ways program managers add value Some contributions aren’t a make-or-break moment, they’re a way to reduce the friction for contributors and make processes run smoother. Categories Posts