Why we launched GitLab Contributor Days

GitLab's inaugural Contributor Days event, held in March as a fringe event to CfgMgmtCamp at FOSDEM, was designed to facilitate in-person collaboration among contributors and the GitLab team in an unconference-style setting. Initiated by the Contributor Success team, the event aimed to enhance the contributor experience by providing a platform for face-to-face interaction, live pairing sessions, and community engagement, which is typically achieved through virtual hackathons. The event attracted numerous contributors, who participated in activities such as code-pairing and working on curated issues, with the involvement of GitLab team members like Marco Zille and Raimund Hook. The event's success was highlighted by the enthusiastic participation, the sharing of ideas for future iterations, and the warm sense of community it fostered, aligning with the broader goal of strengthening ties within the GitLab community.

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