33% of Open Source Summit North America speakers identify as female or non-binary!
At The Linux Foundation, we believe that diversity and inclusion are crucial to building strong and vibrant open source communities. We are committed to creating an environment that embraces diverse voices and experiences, which can lead to unique perspectives, creativity, and innovation that benefit us all.
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In the world of open source software (OSS) development, attracting and retaining motivated developers is key to a project’s sustainability and long-term survival. But what motivates contributors to stay or leave a community? According to psychology, healthcare, and education research, a sense of belonging is a fundamental human need that impacts behavior, long-term engagement, and job satisfaction. For OSS contributors, a sense of virtual community—the feeling of belonging to a group that mainly interacts through electronic communication can influence the vitality of a community and help retain its contributors.