Social Aspects

Overview

Questions

• What are important social aspects of building a collaborative community?

Objectives

• Be aware of social aspects of building a community
• Be able to apply these aspects to building your own collaborative community

The following are some social aspects to consider when working collaboratively:

• Inclusivity
• Codes of conduct and their enforcement
• Attitude: “Our” vs. “My” software
• Engaging with new contributors
• Group practices
  • Leadership
  • Decision-making style
    • Egalitarian vs. acknowledged leader
    • How much autonomy does an individual developer have?
  • Time commitments to the project

The slides for this introduction can be found here.

Key Points

• Social aspects of collaboration such as inclusivity, conduct and attitudes contribute significantly to how effective and enjoyable work will be.