A Framework for Onboarding Open Source Contributors

Discover a real-world framework for onboarding open source contributors in this insightful conference talk from All Things Open 2022. Explore the vital role of open source software (OSS) in business and the return on investment associated with nurturing the next generation of open source citizens. Learn how Matt Auerbach from AWS Amplify and Max Mizzi from Major League Hacking's Open Source Fellowship collaborated to demonstrate the power of effective onboarding in the open source community. Gain valuable insights into how a dozen new developers were integrated into an open source project over just 12 weeks, acquiring essential skills for remote collaboration and closing over 40 GitHub issues that directly impacted AWS Amplify customers. Understand the importance of investing in open source talent and how it can drive productivity and innovation within your organization.

AWS/MLH: A Framework for Onboarding Open Source Contributors - Matt Auerbach & Max Mizzi