OSPO Notes: Open Source Governance — Who Decides, and How

This article from the OSPO Notes series explores open source governance, answering the core question of 'who decides, and how?' It details major governance models including BDFL (Benevolent Dictator for Life), meritocracy, and do-ocracy, explaining how each works, their strengths, and weaknesses. The post emphasizes that understanding the governance model before a controversial decision arises is crucial for project health. It also notes that many projects use multiple models simultaneously. This content is directly relevant to IT/technology, specifically open source project management, software engineering best practices, and tech community dynamics.