ShipTalk Podcast - The Brass Tacks of Open Source - Tracy Miranda at CDF

In an episode of ShipTalk, Ravi Lachhman speaks with Tracy Miranda, the Executive Director of the Continuous Delivery Foundation (CDF), about building sustainable and inclusive open-source communities. Tracy emphasizes the importance of having a clear vision, being deliberately inclusive, and participating in programs like Google Summer of Code to attract diverse contributors. She shares her experiences from her time at CloudBees and the Eclipse Foundation, highlighting the challenges of fostering open communities and the significance of transparency and shared goals in overcoming them. Tracy also discusses the value of open-source contributions in advancing individual careers by creating a transparent portfolio and connecting with a supportive network of professionals. She advises those starting new open-source projects to focus on defining their goals, seeking out like-minded individuals, and ensuring inclusivity from the outset. Additionally, Tracy encourages engineers to leverage open-source opportunities for professional growth and to engage with the community through events like cdCon, the CDF's annual conference.