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CNCF [Cloud Native Computing Foundation]

Building a Sustainable CNCF Project Contributor Base

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Overview

Explore strategies for building a sustainable contributor base for CNCF projects in this insightful keynote address by Dawn Foster, Director of Open Source Community Strategy at VMware. Delve into the challenges of maintaining open source projects over extended periods and learn how to combat maintainer burnout. Discover the wealth of resources, best practices, guides, and templates provided by the CNCF to facilitate the development of a robust contributor strategy. Examine key factors influencing project sustainability, learn techniques for creating and implementing a sustainable contributor growth strategy, and understand the importance of governance, new contributor onboarding, and mentoring. Gain valuable insights on utilizing contributor ladders to promote leadership and reduce maintainer burnout by distributing workload. Walk away with a comprehensive understanding of how to cultivate a thriving contributor community and ensure long-term sustainability for your CNCF project.

Syllabus

Keynote: Building a Sustainable CNCF Project Contributor Base - Dawn Foster, VMware

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