Best Practices to Open Source a Product and Creating a Community Around It

Explore best practices for open-sourcing a product and building a thriving community around it in this 25-minute conference talk from EuroPython 2022. Delve into often-overlooked aspects of open-sourcing, including governance models and their impact on project dynamics. Learn about different openness levels and their corresponding goals, from showcasing research to fostering an active contributing community. Examine various governance categories, such as do-ocracy, founder-leader, and foundation-backed models. Discover common pitfalls that can deter potential contributors, including lack of onboarding, poor communication, and insufficient transparency. Gain insights on creating an inclusive, well-structured open-source project that encourages participation and long-term success.