You might be wondering why you would want to become an open source maintainer.  Well, I can tell you from my own experience that you'll learn a lot, grow your network, and meet and collaborate with people you wouldn’t have the opportunity to otherwise.  It also helps you

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Becoming an open source maintainer allows you to learn, grow your network, and collaborate with others. Maintainers are responsible for overseeing the development and growth of a project, supporting contributors, and providing opportunities for them. Engaging with the community is important, and continuous learning and adaptation are key.

How to Become an Open Source Project Maintainer

<p>Over the last couple of years of being maintainer, I learned a lot. I think that sharing these things, and constantly trying to make the process better for new maintainers is important, especially with so much of the world running on open source.</p>
