Building Strong and Sustainable Open Source Projects

Embark on a journey through the world of open-source community building in this insightful 51-minute conference talk from Strange Loop 2023. Discover how Lawrence Gray, Director of Engineering at Kungfu.ai, draws parallels between an epic road trip and the process of creating robust, sustainable open-source projects. Learn key lessons applicable to community building, including establishing a clear purpose and vision, embracing diversity, being open to surprises, learning from failures, and celebrating successes. Gain practical insights into the dos and don'ts of successful open-source project management. Explore how these principles can help open-source communities thrive, fostering innovation and collaboration. Benefit from Dr. Gray's extensive experience in Machine Learning, Data Analytics, and open science initiatives as he shares valuable strategies for cultivating social capital within the data science community.