Ben Balter • 11/10/2017

Twelve tips for growing communities around your open source project

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This article provides twelve actionable tips for growing a sustainable community around an open source project. It covers foundational steps like solving a shared problem, choosing a standard license, and understanding the contributor funnel to attract users and turn them into maintainers.

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