Changing the Open Source Status Quo
How can we increase the diversity of open source contributors? As maintainers, we need to listen to a diverse group of community members and make thoughtful changes to create a truly inclusive project.
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How can we increase the diversity of open source contributors? As maintainers, we need to listen to a diverse group of community members and make thoughtful changes to create a truly inclusive project.
The best way to learn web development is abstractions on down, not core primitives on up. Gatsby gives you everything you need to get started quickly, while still customizing what you want as you grow.
Like governments, open-source founding organizations have a responsibility to their communities: to keep them thriving and on the cutting edge. They must create a successful business model and continue to invest in open source as they grow.
In this post, I outline the tasks, responsibilities, and day-to-day happenings of a Core contributor
Announcing the new Gatsby Community Events Page! Check out the upcoming Gatsby meetups in your area and submit an event for support.
Members of the Gatsby team will be in attendance at DrupalCon Seattle, JAMstack Conf NYC, and JSHeroes, ready to answer your questions throughout the week.