Open Source Is Just About the Source, Isn't It?

Explore the multifaceted world of open source projects beyond coding in this keynote address from Scala Days Copenhagen 2017. Delve into crucial aspects often overlooked in programming courses, including people management, trademark enforcement, licensing, and public relations. Learn how to transform a personal project into a sustainable open source initiative that others can depend on. Discover strategies for attracting and retaining contributors, handling user requests, and navigating trademark and copyright issues. Gain insights on effective communication, governance, and community building to ensure long-term project success. Address challenges such as prioritization, expectation management, and dealing with difficult individuals. Understand the importance of funding, marketing, and establishing clear communication channels. Whether you're a user or contributor, acquire valuable knowledge to navigate the complex landscape of open source development beyond just writing code.

Introduction
About you
Ubuntu
Open Source
Dictatorship
Patent Law
Whats Next
Loan Hacker
People Aspects
Twitter
Apache mouths
Other aspects
Scholar language
Scalable language
Find users
Marketing
Training
Conferences
Users
Support
Contributing to Open Source
Prioritization
Too many issues
Manage expectations
Issue tracker
Reward system
Keep them motivated
Patch
Feedback
My first patch
Thank you
Only go so far
Multiple hats on your head
Funding
Advertising
Communication
Vision Statement
Communications
Channels
Central Slice
Video Chat
Online Group Chat
Web Forum
Apache Mahute
Canonical place
Mailing list
Cookie effect
Volunteering
Physical health
Its growing successful
Its a project
Dealing with poisonous people
Change management
Business or nonprofit