Building a Successful Open Source Project Beyond Code

Explore the essential elements beyond code for building a successful open source project in this 54-minute conference talk by Ruth Suehle, manager of Red Hat's Open Source and Standards community leadership team. Learn why good code alone is insufficient and discover the importance of user interface, user experience, and documentation. Gain insights on project discoverability and community building through examples of best and worst practices from various open source initiatives. Acquire valuable strategies to elevate your project beyond its codebase, fostering a thriving open source community and ensuring long-term success.

If You Build It, They Won't Come by Ruth Suehle, Red Hat