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By Matt Rogers Open Source projects can be hard to navigate for both new and old contributors alike. In this talk, we'll walk through some tips and tricks for dealing with the various pieces of open source projects. From dealing with trolls to nurturing one shot patch submitters into long time contributors we'll walk through various tips to get the most out of your open source experience Help us caption & translate this video! http://amara.org/v/FG8i/
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In the talk "Open Source Protips from the Trenches," presented by Matt Rogers at the LoneStarRuby Conf 2013, he discusses the challenges and opportunities within open source contributions, emphasizing the importance of community interactions. The talk addresses how both new and experienced contributors may experience difficulties in kindness and support while engaging in open source projects. Rogers shares several key strategies to enhance the contributions' experience, such as: - **Avoid Anger Responses**: When faced with negativity, it’s crucial to take a step back before responding. This ensures that the reaction is more thoughtful and constructive. - **Avoid Jumping to Conclusions**: Understand the full context before providing feedback. Rushed or uninformed responses can lead to misunderstandings and diminish community relationships. - **Encouraging Contributions**: Instead of being indifferent, project maintainers should actively invite contributions. A welcoming response can greatly motivate newcomers to engage more deeply. - **Promote Questions Over Orders**: Leadership in open source should be collaborative rather than authoritative. Asking questions encourages engagement and provides a more inclusive environment. - **Fostering Support**: Those who offer help to contributors create a nurturing atmosphere that encourages ongoing participation. - **Celebrate Contributions**: Regularly recognizing even small contributions fosters a positive environment and encourages further participation. Acknowledgment can include fun comments and emojis, ensuring contributors feel valued. Rogers illustrates these points with a personal anecdote from his early experience contributing to the KDE project, where he faced a dismissive response that hindered his willingness to contribute further. This highlights the significant impact of community dynamics on contributor engagement. Ultimately, the talk encourages building a kind, supportive community to optimize contributions and enhance everyone’s experience in the open source world.
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