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Embracing Open Source Excellence

By | December 14, 2023

In the ever-expanding and often decentralized universe of open source, from software to hardware, standards, and data, and the communities of practice that have formed around them, getting the information you need quickly to make decisions or find resources can be challenging. At the Linux Foundation (LF), we host more than 1000 innovative projects and support their adoption through events, training, research, and beyond; with so many different communities in our midst, the journey to find the right resources at the right time can be challenging.

That is, up until now. Welcome to LF Management & Best Practices – a home that brings together the critical projects and resources to guide you through your open source journey in an optimized fashion, whether you’re new to open source or a veteran. Here’s what it’s all about.

A unified hub for open source mastery

Open source flourishes when best practices are not just known but also easily accessible and widely implemented. Strategy development and ongoing management are crucial for the continuity and optimization of any project’s lifecycle. The Linux Foundation recognized this need and responded with an array of projects and communities, each contributing uniquely to these principles.

LF Management & Best Practices is the digital nexus where these communities converge, offering a comprehensive repository of standards, reference material, courses, live events, webinars, and essential tools. This platform features critical resources, each designed to assist in initiating and maintaining your open source journey.

Resource spotlight

  • CHAOSS Project: Dive into metrics and models that shed light on global open source community health.
  • LF Training & Certification: Acquire marketable open source skills and certifications, especially in management and best practices.
  • LF Events: Engage with open source maintainers, developers, and leaders at premier events like the Operations Management Summit.
  • LF Research: Gain insights into open source trends with reports on best practices across various industries.
  • LFX: Explore a suite of tools providing insights for every stage of a project lifecycle.
  • OpenChain: Embrace process management standards and build a trusted supply chain.
  • OpenSSF: Collaborate to develop and maintain secure, sustainable open source software.
  • SPDX: Utilize the international open standard for Software Bill of Materials (SBOMs).
  • TODO Group: Enhance your Open Source Program Office with shared knowledge and tools.

Free training

The LF Management & Best Practices platform continuously evolves through free resources through LF Training & Certifications, adding new sections like security vulnerability reporting practices and guidance on generative AI in software development.

The featured training section also offers courses like ‘Open Source Management & Strategy’ and ‘Developing Secure Software,’ all free and geared towards enhancing your open source journey.

Showcasing community practices through LF Research

Through the lens of LF Research, the initiative also showcases insights from community members, sharing their experiences and the impact of LF’s programs on best practices. These testimonials offer real-world perspectives on the efficacy and benefits of engaging with LF Management & Best Practices.

Join the journey

Whether you are new to open source or looking to refine your organization’s open source practices, LF Management & Best Practices is your go-to resource. Discover the projects and resources to accelerate your open source strategy, management, and best practices today. And if you think something is missing that should be there, don’t hesitate to let us know!

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