Keep Your Project Healthy - Growing Your Contributors

Explore strategies for maintaining a thriving open-source project and expanding your contributor base in this 29-minute conference talk by Kendall Nelson from The OpenStack Foundation and Guinevere Saenger from GitHub. Delve into the concept of project health, examining both quantitative and qualitative statistics. Learn about fostering healthy communities, recognizing individual differences, and establishing community basics. Discover techniques for growth, including nurturing internal communities, cultivating a culture of collaboration, and implementing community-driven incentives. Gain insights into the roles of companies and foundations in supporting open-source projects. From tea parties to community basics, this talk provides valuable guidance for project maintainers and community leaders looking to keep their projects vibrant and attract new contributors.