02. Ideation & Discovery User Discovery Interviews for Open Source Projects Learn how to talk with real users before you code, so your Open Source project starts from lived needs instead of assumptions. Cory Fail Aug 27, 2026 4 Min Read
10. Sunset & Legacy Close a Project Issue Tracker Without Losing Its Value A practical way to close or freeze issues when an Open Source project ends, while preserving bugs, workarounds, and user trust. Cory Fail Aug 25, 2026 4 Min Read
01. Getting Started Lurking Is Learning: Observe Open Source Before Joining Before you post or code, learn how to quietly observe an Open Source project so your first contribution is useful, respectful, and easier to make. Cory Fail Aug 20, 2026 5 Min Read
04. Initial Development Add Code Quality Guardrails Before Contributors Arrive Set up formatting, linting, and simple checks early so new contributors can make safe changes without learning every project habit first. Cory Fail Aug 18, 2026 4 Min Read
05. Testing & Validation Build a Real-World Test Matrix for Open Source Projects Learn how to create a practical test matrix so your Open Source project works across real devices, users, networks, and constraints. Cory Fail Aug 13, 2026 4 Min Read
01. Getting Started Your First Open Source Starter Kit: Tools, Accounts, Habits Before your first contribution, set up the basic tools, accounts, and habits that help you join Open Source projects with less confusion. Cory Fail Aug 11, 2026 4 Min Read