Contribute once per day
but how can you add the most value?
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Here’s how.
become a GIVER, every day
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Groups
Inspire
Value
Evangelize
Resources
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Contribute to Groups
Facebook groups, forums, IRC,
StackOverflow, even github issue
lists. People need help. Unblock them
& the community progresses.
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Inspire & mentor others
Be selfless, humble and encourage
others, both beginners and
advanced. People aren’t just there for
the code, they want to grow &
collaborate.
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Add value
Extend the core with libraries, plugins,
modules, etc. Start with something
valuable to you, as chances are it’s
valuable to the community.
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Evangelize locally
Devs are more likely to join a
community if there’s a local presence.
Start/attend meetups, help find
sponsors, reach out to schools, etc.
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Evangelize globally
Use social media to help advertise the
community's successes and
milestones, get others excited for new
releases or new modules.
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Resources
Help beginners learn and grow by
creating resources (how-to’s, tutorials,
posts, give talks, etc.). Communities
don’t grow without plentiful
resources.
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Contribute once per day
but how can you add the most value?