Part 2: Running an Open Source Project

In this part, we will focus on topics that will help you understand how to run a successful open source project. You will first learn about strategies for creating a welcoming open source project. Then, you will learn the best way to grow contributors in your project to become the maintainers of your project’s future. Finally, you will learn about strategies and experiences in dealing with conflict in open source projects and the best way to manage growth.

This part contains the following chapters:

• Chapter 6, Making Your Project Feel Welcoming
• Chapter 7, Growing Contributors to Maintainers
• Chapter 8, Dealing with Conflict
• Chapter 9, Handling Growth