Grow and manage your open source project with a proven way - The Apache Way
summary
Apache recommends five concrete practices for running successful open source: prioritize community over code, build a merit path from user → contributor → committer → PMC, and keep development open and archived (mailing lists or forums, not ephemeral chat). Use explicit channels (users, devs, commits, private security), a code of conduct, clear onboarding with easy setup and good first issue labels, public voting (keep votes open ~72 hours) and documented monetization/partner paths.
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chapters (17)
- 0:00Start
- 2:40Introduction about Apache Software Foundation
- 3:16Apache Software Foundation
- 5:30What Is Apache Way
- 6:07Main Pillars of the Apache Way
- 12:15Merit Accuracy
- 16:24Communication
- 21:09Communication in the Mailing List
- 22:23Development Mailing List
- 22:39Commits List
- 28:42Decision Making
- 34:42Open Source Documentation
- 34:57Documentation
- 42:03Feedback and the Survey
- 44:45What What the Most Popular Programming Languages Are in the Apache Project
- 56:50What's a Good Point To Start Contributing to Apache
- 57:47Filter by the Domain
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