You released an open source project that is gaining users. Now, how do you build a sustainable community?

An open source project runs on people, a community. This talk is the missing manual. Learn to build and sustain cloud native open source communities and how to do so by supporting the people behind the code.

We’ll explore the three pillars of every open source project:

* Builders – writing the code and shaping the roadmap
* Users – deploying and running the software
* Silent Users – benefiting quietly, but rarely engaging

We’ll also look at the Builder-User hybrid, the vital link that fuels feedback and momentum.

You’ll walk away with:

* A practical guide to preventing burnout and project decay
* Strategies to identify and retain contributors who keep the soul alive
* A renewed sense of purpose for growing a thriving community

We have the manual you need if your project has code and user documentation, but no community playbook.