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Jrew Brown
Jrew Brown

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Hey all, I am hoping someone can give me some pointers/suggestions here. I'm a solodev and I'm facing the exciting challenge of recruiting more developers to contribute to my open-source project, and I would love to tap into the collective wisdom of this community for some valuable insights.

What are the best strategies you've found for recruiting developers to contribute to open-source projects?

Whether you're an open-source project maintainer, a contributor, or someone who has successfully recruited developers in the past, I'd love to hear your thoughts. Here are a few specific questions to get the discussion going:

  1. What channels/platforms have you found most effective for reaching potential contributors?

  2. How do you communicate the unique value and mission of your open-source projects to attract developers?

  3. Are there specific incentives or engagement strategies that you've found particularly successful in encouraging contributions?

  4. How do you create an inclusive and welcoming environment for new contributors?

Feel free to share your experiences, success stories, or any lessons learned along the way. Your insights will be incredibly valuable not only to me but also to others in the community who are navigating similar challenges.

Thanks a bunch!

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