Confusion Regarding Open Source Practices

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Describe the real-life Issue

Description

1. What is the Issue:

• There exists a significant level of confusion surrounding open source practices within the community.
• Many individuals, both newcomers and experienced contributors, struggle to understand various aspects of participating in open-source projects.
• This confusion spans areas such as project governance, contribution guidelines, licensing requirements, and community engagement.

2. Affected Parties:

• This issue impacts individuals at all levels of experience within the open-source community.
• Newcomers who are eager to contribute often find themselves overwhelmed by the complexities of the ecosystem, while seasoned developers may encounter challenges in navigating evolving best practices and project dynamics.

3. Repetitive Nature:

• The issue of confusion in open source is persistent and widespread.
• It manifests repeatedly as newcomers seek guidance on how to make meaningful contributions, and as experienced contributors encounter changing project structures and expectations.

4. Impact:

• The pervasive confusion surrounding open source can deter potential contributors, hinder collaboration, and impede the growth and sustainability of open-source projects.
• It may lead to misunderstandings, delays in project development, and a lack of diversity in project contributions.

5. What Counts as Contribution:

• Addressing this issue requires a concerted effort to provide clear and accessible resources, documentation, and educational materials.
• These resources should aim to demystify open-source practices, clarify key concepts, and provide practical guidance for individuals looking to participate in open-source projects.
• By doing so, we can create a more inclusive and supportive environment that fosters collaboration and empowers contributors to make meaningful contributions to open source.

Who has faced this issue?

Group of people

I have read the CONTRIBUTING.md file

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[monacodelisa]

Contribution Acknowledgement:

• Contributor: Eddie Jaoude @eddiejaoude

• Contribution: EddieHub

• Created and maintained EddieHub, a valuable resource for the open-source community.
• Produced educational YouTube videos on open-source topics, helping to demystify complex concepts.
• Hosted engaging Twitter spaces discussions, fostering community interaction and knowledge sharing.
• Provided continuous education and guidance in the open-source community, mentoring newcomers and supporting contributors.
• How does it help:
  Eddie's contributions have significantly enriched the open-source ecosystem by providing accessible resources, fostering community engagement, and empowering individuals to contribute meaningfully to projects.
• Link:
  EddieHub GitHub Organization

Thank you, Eddie, for your invaluable contributions. This marks a significant step in our efforts towards fostering a more inclusive and supportive open-source community!

[eddiejaoude]

Thank you for the shoutout!