Discovering Emerging Open Source Communities Through Graphical Analysis

Explore how graph theory techniques and algorithms can be used to uncover emerging open source communities in this insightful 40-minute conference talk from the Linux Foundation. Learn about the Augur OSS project's approach to collecting data on project repositories and shared contributors, representing them as nodes and edges in a graph. Discover the application of centrality algorithms like PageRank and Betweenness centrality to identify significant project communities connected to established projects. Gain valuable insights into visualizing open source ecosystems, understanding project interconnectedness, and tracking the growth of new communities. Walk away with knowledge on how to simplify complex systems and networks using graphical techniques, benefiting business leaders, Open Source Program Offices, and individual contributors interested in supporting and investing in emerging open source initiatives.