Cory Fail

Cory Fail leads the Software for Progress Foundation, helping developers build Open Source tools for education, accessibility, and social good through mentorship and community support.

38 Posts

03. Planning & Scoping

Write Use Cases and Non-Goals Before You Build

Turn a good Open Source idea into a buildable plan by naming real users, concrete use cases, clear boundaries, and what you will not build yet.

Cory Fail

Jul 9, 2026 5 Min Read

05. Testing & Validation

How to Turn User Feedback Into Better Open Source Fixes

Learn a practical feedback-to-fix loop for Open Source projects so bug reports become tested improvements that work for more people.

Cory Fail

Jul 7, 2026 5 Min Read

07. Community & Contribution

How to Set Healthy Discussion Norms in Open Source

Issue threads and chat channels shape your project culture. Learn how to set clear, kind discussion norms before conflict grows.

Cory Fail

Jul 2, 2026 5 Min Read

09. Sustainability & Scaling

Create a Maintainer Workload Budget That Lasts

A practical way to keep your Open Source project useful without burning out: define capacity, support levels, and healthy limits.

Cory Fail

Jun 30, 2026 5 Min Read

01. Getting Started

Open Source Basics: Repos, Issues, and Pull Requests

New to Open Source? Learn the basic vocabulary, workflow, and small first steps that help you join projects built for public benefit.

Cory Fail

Jun 25, 2026 5 Min Read

08. Maintenance & Iteration

How to Run a Monthly Open Source Maintenance Sweep

A practical routine for keeping your Open Source project usable, secure, and welcoming after launch without burning out.

Cory Fail

Jun 23, 2026 4 Min Read