Speaker
Om Prakash Sharma
(IOE, Thapathali Campus)
Description
Talk Outline: From Drupal to GNOME: Unlocking the Power of Open Source Communities
1. Introduction
- Overview of open-source philosophy and its relevance beyond individual projects
2. Drupal as a Model for Open-Source Development
- Evolution of Drupal and its community-driven growth
- How Drupal inspires contributions to other open-source projects like GNOME and GitLab
3. Accessibility in Open Source
- Why accessibility matters
- How open-source projects like Drupal and GNOME promote accessible design
4. Open Source Marketing/Promotion
- The role of visibility and community promotion
- Successful examples of outreach from Drupal and GNOME
4. Engagement and Contribution in Open Source
- How to start contributing: Code, documentation, design, and more
- Methods to increase engagement and retain contributors
- My experience with Google Summer of Code and community-driven development
5. Diversity and Inclusion in Open Source
- The importance of fostering an inclusive and diverse community
- How projects like Drupal and GNOME implement these values
6. Interoperability and Open Standards
- Why interoperability is crucial for collaboration across different open-source projects
- Examples from Drupal, GNOME, and GitLab
7. The Future of FLOSS
- Trends shaping the future of open-source communities
- How to organize and empower large open-source communities to drive impactful initiatives
8. Conclusion
- Recap of key lessons and inspiration for new contributors
- Call to action: Encouraging audience members to get involved and make meaningful contributions
| Category | Community Building and Diveristy |
|---|---|
| Talk Description | GNOME goes beyond GNOME itself. Open-source software extends far beyond individual projects, fostering collaboration, innovation, and inclusivity. This talk will explore how learning from one open-source project, such as Drupal, can inspire contributing to other opensource projects, including GNOME and GitLab. Drawing from my experience with Google Summer of Code at the Drupal Association, I will highlight the journey of Drupal's development, community engagement, and how it thrives as a model of community-driven progress. Key topics will include accessibility in open source, the role of marketing and promotion, and strategies for increasing engagement. We will also dive into the practical aspects of contributing to open-source projects and explore the evolution of Drupal through the efforts of its association and broader community. Attendees will gain insights into organizing large communities, driving new initiatives, and empowering contributors to work on meaningful projects. With a focus on inclusion, diversity, interoperability, and open standards, this session will inspire and encourage new contributors to the open-source ecosystem. I will talk on future of free, libre, and open-source software (FLOSS) and how community-building efforts can shape the next generation of open-source projects. The audience is a diverse group of open-source enthusiasts, contributors, and community organizers, with varying levels of technical expertise. No prior technical knowledge is required, as the focus will be on community engagement, open-source development, and fostering inclusivity in the open-source ecosystem. |
| Author(s) Bio | I am Senior at Institute of Engineering, Thapathali Campus. I contributed at Drupal Association during Google Summer of Code 2024. I am Gold Microsoft Learn Student Ambassador. I love opensource and believe in learning and sharing in public. I believes that access to the internet and computers can transform lives. With just 51.6% internet penetration in Nepal and only 3% of children and youth in rural areas having access to computers and the internet, I am driven to change this reality. |
| Pronouns | He/Him |
| Twitter and/or Mastodon Handle | https://twitter.com/ompiepy |
| Where are you located? | Kathmandu, Nepal |
| Do you need travel sponsorship from GNOME Foundation in order to join our event? | Yes |
Primary author
Om Prakash Sharma
(IOE, Thapathali Campus)
