Balancing Yin and Yang in Open Source Software - Community and Company Perspectives

Explore strategies for balancing community and company interests in open source software development through this insightful conference talk. Delve into the challenges faced by the Kubernetes project, including contributor burnout and declining PR reviews, and learn how these issues impact the sustainability, quality, and velocity of the project. Discover the concept of "Business Aligned Open Source" and gain valuable insights on how employers can contribute effectively to open source projects while aligning with their business goals. Understand methods for adding value to internal products, improving speed to market, building expertise, supporting customers, and incentivizing employee participation in upstream development. Learn how to identify areas of risk that require investment and establish your company's influence and credibility within the open source community.