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The success of an open source project is strongly tied to the community that supports and contributes to it. Our community management articles explore common problems, solutions, and tactics to create vital, productive open source communities.

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How I channel my inner Star Trek character at work

I am more of a Deanna Troi in my role as a community manager. How about you?
Jen Wike Huger (Red Hat) 14 Nov 2020 2 comments
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Improve open source community sustainability by tracking these two metrics

Focusing on metrics around community ownership and incentives can increase your odds of building a sustainable open source project.
Kevin Xu 12 Nov 2020
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5 qualities of great open source developer advocates

Whether you're looking to hire a developer advocate or become one, here are the qualities to aim for.
Jason Blais (Correspondent) 10 Oct 2020
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5 qualities of outstanding open source community managers

A community manager is like a quarterback, ensuring things run smoothly and everyone on the team has the chance to grow.
Jason Blais (Correspondent) 29 Sep 2020
Mobile devices are a big part of our daily lives

5 ways to conduct user research with an open source mindset

See how this team elevates their user research experiences and results with an open source approach.
Alana Fialkoff (Red Hat) 28 Sep 2020
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Build a successful community using a Linux leader's playbook

Jono Bacon's People Powered reveals how successful community building relies on a foundation of genuine care for the people. Find out how to join the People Powered book club.
Seth Kenlon (Red Hat) 26 Sep 2020 1 comment
Teamwork starts with communication across silos

Why your open source project needs more than just coders

Developers alone don't create open source projects that meet a variety of needs for a long shelf life; it's time to welcome more roles and talent.
Silona 03 Sep 2020 3 comments
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Meeting for the first time after 26 years of open source collaboration

Open source is great because people from anywhere can get involved, but it can be lonely. Take advantage of the proliferation of video conferencing tools available to make connections with your fellow developers.
Jim Hall (Correspondent) 07 Aug 2020

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