Behind the Scenes: The Fedora Community Architect's Role

In this engaging discussion, Justin Flory, the Fedora Community Architect, provides an inside look into the crucial role of fostering collaboration and engagement within the massive global Fedora community. He shares insights into his work bridging different teams, organizing virtual and in-person events like Fedora Flock, and empowering contributors to drive community-led initiatives. Tune in to learn about the philosophy and strategies behind building robust open source communities.

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🔖 Chapters
00:00 Stream start
00:25 Introduction
02:01 Meet Justin
09:36 What is Community Operations?
17:24 What is the community architect?
22:28 What are your current goals?
24:52 What is Flock?
27:22 How can Fedora help?
40:12 Lessons Learned
48:30 Wrap up