Inflections and Reflections from Kubernetes SIG ContribEx on Community Growth & Sustainability...
Channel: CNCF [Cloud Native Computing Foundation]
Date: 2023-11-22

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Inflections and Reflections from Kubernetes SIG ContribEx on Community Growth & Sustainability - Priyanka Saggu, SUSE; Madhav Jivrajani, VMware; Kaslin Fields, Google

The success and sustainability of the Kubernetes project hinges on its diverse contributor base. In this session, we will explore how the Kubernetes Special Interest Group Contributor Experience (SIG ContribEx) empowers contributors, optimizes workflows, & fosters sustained project growth. We will address the challenges of managing an expanding contributor base, the tradeoffs between attracting new contributors and growing existing ones, all while upholding high standards of code quality, stability, and the right balance between feature development, bug fixes & security enhancements. We will highlight the importance of clear communication channels, our mentorship programs, and knowledge sharing initiatives. We will also share valuable insights into the recent updates about Kubernetes community org membership, the advancements made in the automated assessment tool for membership statistics & more. So, join us in this session to gain insights about ContribEx's many diverse programs.