Many people avoid thinking about governance because they're afraid of getting bogged down in inappropriate processes (ie "red tape"). Here are some tips to help keep your governance flexible and lightweight.
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Smoke Signals: How to Tell If You're Burning Out in Open Source
While maintaining an open source project can be fun and fulfilling, it can also be very draining. Here are some common signs of burnout in open source maintainers.
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"It all goes back to what's best for the community": An interview with Python's Carol Willing
Carol Willing was a crucial part of Python's governance transition from a BDFL model to a Steering Council. She served on the first Steering Council and has also been involved with Jupyter and its governance. In this interview, she talks about governance transitions, diversity in tech, and her "guiding star" - education.
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On Being and Doing in Open Source
For over a decade, I've been working to help open source newcomers make their first contribution. But what if just being there was contribution enough? And what if the pressure to contribute isn't just a barrier to newcomers, but to maintainers who are burning out?
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