Default to Open - Steps and Traps in Open Source Development

Explore the concept of "Default to Open" in open source software development through this insightful 29-minute talk by Matt Yonkovit from Percona. Learn about the different types of openness, the importance of connecting people, and strategies for fostering external contributions. Discover how to align goals, build relationships, and navigate the challenges of competition in the open source world. Gain valuable insights on evangelism, passion, and process in open source projects, and understand common assumptions and potential outcomes. Conclude with a Q&A session to deepen your understanding of open source principles and practices.

Introduction
Who is Matt
Default to Open
Matching Goals
Why Open Source
Different Types of Open
Defining Openness
Connecting People
The fallacy
People
External Contributions
Connect with People
Willingness to Share
Regular Contact
Contribution Guidelines
Alignment
Passion
Evangelism
Passion and Process
Competition
Walk the Line
Build Relationships
Assumptions
Outcomes
Questions