Open Source Best Practices and Building Communities from Scratch

Explore best practices for open source development and learn how to build thriving open source communities from the ground up in this 40-minute conference talk by Sujata Tibrewala from ByteDance. Discover strategies for creating frameworks that foster collaboration among developers from competing organizations, ensuring they feel safe, valued, and recognized for their contributions. Gain insights into effective leadership in open source environments, where influence is based on merit and problem-solving abilities rather than traditional authority. Examine the challenges of balancing open source development with business objectives, addressing customer demands for flexibility while maintaining profitability. Engage in discussions about managing competing priorities in both corporate and grassroots open source initiatives, drawing from real-world experiences in growing various open source communities.