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Thoughts on Open Source and Open Development

Upstream First

In this chapter we will explore why to work in an upstream first fashion and how to move an existing organisation to this model. We will explore typical issues and how to deal with them.

This document is based on results gathered in a workshop that I first gave at FrOSCon. Slides here:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1a4fnanF_WFYRsF4_AR6xCZnqAx2gxzsq/view?usp=sharing

Abstract and title: https://programm.froscon.de/2019/events/2339.html

What is upstream first?

Why would you want to work upstream first?

• If software is not your main source for revenue.
• If you are operating under a SaaS model.
• If you are a VC backed startup.
• If you are an established IT corporation.

Common challenges - and solutions

• Management Buy-in
• Contributor Buy-in
• Selecting target projects
• Keeping motivation up