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Lecture: Shining Bright, Flaming Out
The Ambitious FOSS Contributor’s Guide to Burnout
Contributors to free and open source software projects are no strangers to burnout. Whether its feeling burned out ourselves or watching others who have once contributed prolifically to a project fall by the way, its clear that many come to free software for our passions, but can be overwhelmed by its pressures. Failing to address causes of - and cases of - burnout is a great way to increase your project’s bus factor.
Contributors to free and open source software projects are no strangers to burnout. Whether its feeling burned out ourselves or watching others who have once contributed prolifically to a project fall by the way, its clear that many come to free software for our passions, but can be overwhelmed by its pressures. Failing to address causes of - and cases of - burnout is a great way to increase your project’s bus factor.
In this talk, Leslie and Lydia will explore common causes of contributor burnout and how both projects and individuals can avoid these pitfalls. They will also explore how to best handle cases of in-progress burnout - a.k.a. the long slow burn - and tips for mitigating it. Last but not least, they’ll talk about how to reclaim your mojo after suffering burnout, helping attendees reignite their passions whilst not flaming out.
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Day:
2013-07-13
Start time:
15:15
Duration:
00:30
Track:
Community
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Lydia Pintscher |