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Simple rules for helping newcomers become contributors to open projects
- xearl 7y agoThe rule headlines: 1: Be welcoming 2: Help potential contributors evaluate if the project is a good fit 3: Make governance explicit 4: Keep knowledge up to date and findable 5: Have and enforce a code of conduct 6: Develop forms of legitimate peripheral participation 7: Make it easy for newcomers to get started 8: Use opportunities for in-person interaction—With care 9: Acknowledge all contributions 10: Follow up on both success and failure