Regulations, Ethics and Messy Data: Tales from an Open Source Analyst

Explore the complexities of open source software data and analytics in this 35-minute conference talk by Sophia Vargas from Google. Dive into the world of metrics as valuable tools for monitoring project health, sustainability, and operational efficiency in open source communities. Learn about opportunities and challenges in establishing and maturing open source metrics programs, including identifying relevant metrics and working with unreliable datasets. Gain insights on navigating ethical challenges surrounding data collection in open source communities. Discover practical approaches for individuals, projects, and companies looking to leverage metrics effectively while addressing regulatory and ethical considerations in the open source landscape.

Regulations, Ethics And Messy Data: Tales From An Open Source Analyst - Sophia Vargas, Google