Enhancing Open Source Collaboration: From Incentive Programs to Data-Driven Contribution Metrics

Learn about various models for incentivizing open source developers in this 42-minute conference talk from the Linux Foundation. Explore different types of incentive programs including project-based internships like Google Summer of Code and Outreachy, bounty models through platforms like IssueHunt, and direct funding initiatives such as GitHub Sponsors. Discover validated practices from open source projects, corporate environments, and academic communities that use the Openrank algorithm to measure and reward developer contributions. Gain insights into how contribution metrics are quantified and scored to promote better community engagement and sustained open source collaboration.