The zopen community is a passionate group of z/OS enthusiasts working to modernize the platform by enabling Open Source technologies on z/OS. We currently host over 200 open-source projects, and we’re always looking for more!
This zopen community’s mission is powered by our community, and we believe contributions deserve recognition. That’s why we created the zopen badge program. It’s a way for you to make your mark, earn an official badge, and join a team of existing contributors as we build the future of z/OS open source.
Why Join the zopen Badge Program?
The zopen project thrives on community contributions. Every bug fix, documentation update, and new feature makes our ecosystem stronger. Our Community Badge Program creates a clear path for you to:
- Get recognized for your contributions, big and small.
- Track your progress from first-timer to significant contributor.
- Connect with other developers passionate about z/OS.
- Build real-world open source experience and strengthen your resume with a verifiable Credly badge that you can showcase on your LinkedIn profile.
Whether you’re new to open source or a seasoned developer, we have a place for you. Learn More at zopen.community
List of Badges
zopen community contributor
Awarded for making a substantive, accepted contribution to the zopen community. This includes successfully porting a new project, or submitting a substantial pull request that implements a significant feature or resolves a critical bug.
Examples of Contributions:
- Successfully porting a project to z/OS and contributing it to the zopen community.
- Submitting a substantial pull request that improves z/OS functionality for an existing tool. For example, a pull request that implements a significant new feature or resolves a critical performance bug.
zopen community significant contributor
Awarded to individuals who demonstrate sustained and impactful contributions over time. This includes maintaining critical packages, making a high volume of quality contributions, or introducing foundational improvements to the community.
Examples of Contributions:
- Submitted 10 or more accepted pull requests across any zopen community repositories.
- Ported or maintained a complex or foundational tool.
- Introduced improvements such as automation, tooling, or design patterns used across multiple packages.
- Maintained packages that serve as critical dependencies in the ecosystem over time.
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Learn more about the nomination process and how to claim your badge on our website.
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