How to Grow or Save your Favorite Open Source Project
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Claims specific tactics that grow contributor numbers: apply Cialdini principles—praise increases liking, be loud about your work creates social proof, give small gifts or help to trigger reciprocity, and public commitments boost follow-through. Uses outreach and repeated encouragement rather than code changes; cites an NPM-ecosystem graph showing Ember’s share rising after coordinated grassroots actions. Recommends asking for specific help, tracking simple metrics, and always saying thank you.
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