Eliminating Common Barriers to Contribution for More Inclusive Communities

Explore strategies for creating more inclusive open source communities in this 40-minute panel discussion featuring experts from Bitergia and Oregon State University. Delve into the research process, survey design, and community engagement techniques used to identify common barriers to contribution. Examine key findings from survey results and interviews, uncovering technical and reception barriers faced by potential contributors. Learn about effective mitigation strategies, including the Apache Way, and gain insights into improving communication within open source projects. Discover practical takeaways to eliminate obstacles and foster a more welcoming environment for diverse contributors in your open source community.

Introduction
Panel Introductions
The Research Process
Designing the Survey
Engaging the Community
Survey Results
Interview Phase
Data speaks
Barriers and Findings
Mitigation Strategies
Apache Way
Examples
Technical Barriers
Reception Barriers
No Response
Communication
Takeaway