Community works for business - LoneStarPHP 2014
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The document discusses the benefits of participating in open source communities for both individuals and businesses. Some key benefits mentioned include keeping up with new technologies, establishing support networks, getting feedback on products and services, finding new customers and employees, and brand awareness. It emphasizes that community participation is a long-term investment that requires contributing value without expectations of immediate returns.
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Community works for business - LoneStarPHP 2014
- 8. Volunteers
- 10. Need support
- 11. Why participate?
- 12. Example • it's good for the health of the language • it's good for business • depends on the usage of language / technology • target the audience that become your promoters • good sentiment around the company and brand (brand awareness) • build relationships one-on-one and give demos • a great way to recruit for your company • community feedback about your company • keeping in touch with community Thanks to Elizabeth Naramore for providing feedback
- 13. Example • learn technology in an early stage • get in touch with people to provide support • follow up on technological evolutions and trends • easier finding partners, customers or new employees Thanks to Thijs Feryn for providing feedback
- 14. Example • visibility to potential employees and partners • giving something back to the community • building a business on top of quality open source projects • being part of a fun and engaging group Thanks to Wim Godden for providing feedback
- 15. Example • access to everyone’s best practices + innovation • share best technical solutions • cooperate on a technical level - compete on a business level • real multiplier (e.g. US Government) for reusable infrastructure • making the difference • buy once, get improvements back for free indefinitely • more secure products Thanks to Jeffrey McGuire for providing feedback
- 16. Example • learn internals of open-source projects • meeting experts for support and advice • finding new ways to offer better services • finding gratitude in “giving back”
- 17. Summary • keeping up-to-date on new technologies • establishing support and advice networks • feedback on your products / services • great for hiring new employees • great for finding new customers
- 19. Report bugs
- 20. Fix issues or add features
- 23. Other ways to help
- 24. Room for user groups
- 25. Buy beer for events
- 26. Sponsor events
- 27. Provide hosting
- 29. What’s the ROI?
- 33. Brand awareness
- 34. Beta testing
- 35. Buy once, use forever
- 38. Market leader
- 39. Community works!
- 44. Give little, get much
- 46. Arrogance
- 49. Don’t build on others’ rep
- 50. Earn the seat at the table
- 51. Summary
- 53. Give because you want to
- 54. Earn respect
- 56. Thank you
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