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Cake day: September 26th, 2023

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  • I was really looking forward to scaled sorting on Lemmy, but it didn’t quite live up to my expectations. I thought it would be like the “top” sort but with more diversity, but it ended up feeling more like the “new” sort with most posts having just a single vote.

    Right now I’m not particularly excited about any upcoming features. The last release had some great additions.

    I wish there was a roadmap for Lemmy so I could anticipate future releases like I do with other projects.

    It would also be great to have nightly builds for testing new features before they’re officially released on most instances.



  • Building and Sustaining Vibrant FOSS Communities

    Free and open-source software (FOSS) projects live and breathe through the strength of their communities. From Linux to MongoDB, some of the most widely used software today has been built through the collaborative efforts of contributors across the globe.

    Here are some of the factors that can help FOSS projects cultivate an active, engaged community that drives development and innovation over the long run.

    Funding Models That Sustain Open Source Work

    Funding is oxygen for open source software. Platforms like Open Collective have pioneered issue bounties that incentivize contributions to FOSS projects. Although Open Collective itself is shutting down, other models like monthly subscriptions, bug bounties, and crowdfunding campaigns can help support ongoing development.

    Building a Supportive Community Platform

    An active Discord server, discussion forum or mailing list fosters closer collaboration within the user and contributor community. It facilitates conversations about new features, issues, and direction for the project. A vibrant community platform keeps engagement high even when development slows down.

    Roadmaps and Transparency Around Development

    A public roadmap on GitHub that outlines feature requests, bug fixes and other issues being tracked for the project is invaluable. It informs both users and contributors on what’s next for the software and when they can expect key updates. Over time, it builds trust and transparency.

    The Takeaway

    Vibrant FOSS communities don’t happen by accident. They require planning, communication and most importantly, nurturing contributors and users. By taking the time to build funding models, community platforms and development roadmaps, FOSS projects can sustain themselves for the long haul and continue innovating.