David Heinemeier Hansson·2yOpen source is neither a community nor a democracy
Open source software does not provide a democratic decision-making process. It is run by a small group of core contributors who drive the project. This elitism is the root of entitlement tension, although open source provides alternatives and freedom of choice.
freeCodeCamp·2yHow to Become an Open Source Project Maintainer
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.
Community Picks·2yCommunity is a Tamagotchi
Companies often fail to properly care for their communities, leading to ineffective efforts and potential harm to their image. Building and maintaining a successful community requires time, investment, and a focus on giving back. Communities have personalities and can be unpredictable, but when nurtured correctly, they can be self-sustaining and beneficial for all involved.
Awesome Go·2yCreating a more sustainable model for `oapi-codegen` in the future · Jamie Tanna
The `oapi-codegen` project is seeking sponsorships to create a more sustainable model for maintenance. The project is widely used by large companies and the maintainers believe that financial support is necessary for future growth. Sponsoring the project will enable one of the maintainers to work one day a week on open source, primarily focusing on `oapi-codegen`. Different sponsorship tiers are being considered, including bug/feature bounties and listed sponsorship on the project's README. The maintainers also want companies to consider using platforms like Tidelift to pay maintainers for software they use. The project has plans for improving community management, documentation, stability, and tooling, among other areas. The maintainers encourage developers and companies to sponsor the project to help make it a more sustainable priority.