Maintaining high software quality in large, distributed open source projects presents unique challenges. At Automattic, with projects like WordPress.org, WordPress.com, Jetpack, and WooCommerce, we navigate shared responsibility, diverse contributor quality, and the critical need for stability and backward compatibility across vast ecosystems (WordPress.org: 55,000+ plugins, 13,000+ themes).
This BoF will explore practical, modern approaches to elevate quality for projects of any size. We’ll discuss:
- Foster a culture where quality is a core value for all contributors, not a second-hand chore
- Scale quality efforts even with limited resources & volunteer fatigue
- Leverage AI-assisted workflows for code reviews, automated tests, bug triage, & repo maintenance
- Boost engagement with community-focused initiatives like “Testathons” or “Bug Scrubs”
Join us to share experiences and brainstorm solutions to build robust quality practices in open source. Collectively, let’s stay ahead of the game to ensure the long-term health of our projects.
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