The Apache Way - Principles and Practices of Open Source Development

Explore the principles and practices of the Apache Software Foundation in this keynote address by Rich Bowen, VP of Conferences. Gain insights into the Apache Way, a collaborative development model that governs over 200 projects, including Mesos. Learn about the foundation's legal structure, technical oversight, and project management approach. Discover how the Apache License, meritocracy, and community-driven development contribute to the success of open-source projects. Examine common myths, understand the role of non-coding teams, and learn about the incubator process. Uncover the benefits of mentorship and find out why companies choose to sponsor Apache projects. This talk provides valuable knowledge for anyone looking to better understand and contribute to Apache Software Foundation projects.

Intro
The Apache Way is
httpd has grown a little
Principles
Alternative governance models
Vision
ASF: Legal Structure
Technical Oversight
From the project's perspective The foundation is
Projects
Apache License
The Apache Way - Why the ASF Works
The Results
Best Ideas win
Merit
Community Code
Collaborative Development
Myths
Lots Of Rules
What do we "control"?
Non-coding teams
Incubator
Mentorship - Multiply your impact
How organizations can contribute
Why do companies sponsor?