The document discusses the benefits of participating in open source communities for both individuals and businesses. Some key benefits mentioned include keeping up with new technologies, establishing support networks, getting feedback on products and services, finding new customers and employees, and brand awareness. It emphasizes that community participation is a long-term investment that requires contributing value without expectations of immediate returns.
12. Example
• it's good for the health of the language
• it's good for business
• depends on the usage of language / technology
• target the audience that become your promoters
• good sentiment around the company and brand (brand awareness)
• build relationships one-on-one and give demos
• a great way to recruit for your company
• community feedback about your company
• keeping in touch with community
Thanks to Elizabeth Naramore for providing feedback
13. Example
• learn technology in an early stage
• get in touch with people to provide
support
• follow up on technological evolutions and
trends
• easier finding partners, customers or new
employees
Thanks to Thijs Feryn for providing feedback
14. Example
• visibility to potential employees and
partners
• giving something back to the community
• building a business on top of quality open
source projects
• being part of a fun and engaging group
Thanks to Wim Godden for providing feedback
15. Example
• access to everyone’s best practices + innovation
• share best technical solutions
• cooperate on a technical level - compete on a business level
• real multiplier (e.g. US Government) for reusable infrastructure
• making the difference
• buy once, get improvements back for free indefinitely
• more secure products
Thanks to Jeffrey McGuire for providing feedback
16. Example
• learn internals of open-source projects
• meeting experts for support and advice
• finding new ways to offer better services
• finding gratitude in “giving back”
17. Summary
• keeping up-to-date on new technologies
• establishing support and advice networks
• feedback on your products / services
• great for hiring new employees
• great for finding new customers