Build Your Contributor Pipeline

Discover effective strategies for building and expanding your project's contributor pipeline in this informative conference talk. Learn how to attract new contributors, create engaging onboarding materials, improve the overall contributor experience, and establish a clear path from newcomer to maintainer. Explore best practices developed by CNCF SIG Contributor Strategy, including creating good first issues, developing comprehensive contributing guides, and implementing contribution ladders. Gain insights on balancing maintainer responsibilities with supporting new contributors, and understand the various sources of potential contributors. Acquire practical, actionable advice for sustainably growing your community, regardless of your project's size or maturity level.