How to Get a Project Unstuck

Learn how to revitalize stalled open source projects in this 43-minute conference talk from Ruby Central. Discover strategies for getting projects unstuck, even as a new contributor, through case studies, principles, and potential pitfalls. Explore the importance of coordination and leadership in software sustainability, and gain practical steps for short-term and long-term project revival. Delve into topics such as building trust, leveraging diverse skills, and implementing strategic approaches to address issues in team dynamics, workflow, digital infrastructure, and financial resources. Acquire valuable insights on taking charge, improving communication, handling people issues, and fostering participation while navigating potential challenges in the open source community.

Introduction
Getting a project unstuck
Controversial things
Lessons
Gotchas
Case Study
What do you need
Would that work
Trust
No one tech industry
Open source contributors
Open source skills
Skills are fungible
Domain knowledge can be learned
A project succeeds in different ways
How do I get this project unstuck
Strategic Strategy
Team
Interface
Workflow Digital Infrastructure
Financial Resources
Summary
How to get unstuck
Settle in
Maintainers
Taking Charge
Release and Communication
People Issues
Participation
Making Change
Code of Conduct
Request for Comment
Digital Infrastructure
Financial Infrastructure
Plant a Seed
Think About How It Could Go Wrong
You Care About Somebody Else
Enable Others
Core Values
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