I always wanted to give back and become an open source contributor, but I always struggled with dedicating time to something so altruistic.
There is a difference between solving a problem for yourself and solving it properly for everyone.
Today, I began with the smallest possible entry drug: I have become maintainer of a package script in the Arch User Repository: https://aur.archlinux.org/packages/plasticscm-client-gui
Two, actually.
It's not much, but it feels good.
I have a hunormous backlog on #delighful #funding curated list entries waiting for #curation, which I cannot afford to #maintain atm.
Even not a plain list. The original thought was to provide info on value-aligned with open #commons and open #culture.
Maybe it has good resources, fyi.
My lack of time and money is a pity. Seeking #volunteers for co-#Maintainership (and similar story for #fediverse curated lists).
https://codeberg.org/teaserbot-labs/delightful-funding/issues/1
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New blog post: https://harihareswara.net/posts/2024/changelogs-and-release-notes/
- The distinction between detailed changelogs and brief release notes (with examples)
- Why it's worth doing both
- Why relying solely on GitHub as a project's communication platform discourages publishing and reading release notes
Spurred by @nedbat 's https://hachyderm.io/@nedbat/113152493265812268 , with references to @wiredferret @kfogel @leonardr @agateau @olivierlacan @xavdid @zwol @zulip and more.
#maintainers #opensource #FLOSS #maintainership #documentation
And: https://www.harihareswara.net/posts/2022/six-key-maintainer-skill-guides/ several skill guides, such as:
https://docs.oscollective.org/guides/deciding-on-how-to-use-your-money "Deciding How To Use Your Project's Money": When should you spend or save? What's on your project's roadmap, and how could you spend to support it?
Especially relevant right now as we discuss funding as one way companies can support their #opensource dependencies. I share tips for using cash effectively even when it isn't enough for full-time employment.
4/4
https://www.harihareswara.net/posts/2021/what-would-open-source-look-like-if-it-were-healthy-video-transcript/#healthy-oss-legacy-ending What Would Open Source Look Like If It Were Healthy? In particular: I imagine a legacy project "failing" (or, rather, ending) when a maintainer decides to step away, and lay out what tools and practices we'd need to make a soft landing and good transition for everyone involved.
https://www.harihareswara.net/posts/2023/maintainer-burnout-pycon-us-2023-followup/ Maintainer #Burnout -- covers work approaches that can help, succession/#sustainability, deprecating components/closing a project, and more.
3/n
https://www.harihareswara.net/posts/2024/trust-new-maintainer/#how-to-assess Whether And How To Trust A New Maintainer (pass this around in case your co-maintainers are asking "how can we promote a contributor ever again?")
* What is this like? Comparing this promotion to 4 other trust decisions helps us think about:
* How can we assess trustworthiness? Ideas for steps you could take.
* Can you reduce how much trust you need to give? Mitigate how much harm they could do.
* What if you don't have time? 3 options.
2/n
New Changeset newsletter is out:
https://buttondown.email/Changeset/archive/2024-02-retaining-contributors-extending-trust-care-tips/
Guides on #opensource project management, caregiving and persuasion, arguing responsibly, and asking more effective questions. And: celebrating Beautiful Soup's 20th anniversary.
#Python #maintainership #FLOSS #burnout #sustainability #management
New post: https://www.harihareswara.net/posts/2024/trust-new-maintainer/ Whether And How To Trust A New Maintainer
What kind of trust does a project #maintainer need to have in a new co-maintainer? To get better at #opensource #sustainability, we need to improve at recruiting, training, & promoting new leaders.
I cover attributes to check for.
I mine 4 comparable situations for assessment ideas, & explain how to reduce how much trust you NEED to give by promoting someone.
&: 3 options if you're low on time
Fell
small circle 🕊 in calmness
Genders: ♾️, 🟪⬛🟩; Soni L.
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Sumana Harihareswara