Being part of the community is not just great to support the open-source movement, but it also is great for business.
Why is it that big companies invest in open-source projects and how can your business benefit from participation?
In this talk I explain the reasons why companies like to be associated with the PHP community and how your business can benefit from it. Even if you're working for a company, this talk will give enough arguments to talk to your bosses and convince them to contribute to open-source.
12. Example
• it's good for the health of the language
• it's good for business
• depends on the usage of language / technology
• target the audience that become your promoters
• good sentiment around the company and brand (brand awareness)
• build relationships one-on-one and give demos
• a great way to recruit for your company
• community feedback about your company
• keeping in touch with community
Thanks to Elizabeth Naramore for providing feedback
13. Example
• learn technology in an early stage
• get in touch with people to provide
support
• follow up on technological evolutions and
trends
• easier finding partners, customers or new
employees
Thanks to Thijs Feryn for providing feedback
14. Example
• visibility to potential employees and
partners
• giving something back to the community
• building a business on top of quality open
source projects
• being part of a fun and engaging group
Thanks to Wim Godden for providing feedback
15. Example
• access to everyone’s best practices + innovation
• share best technical solutions
• cooperate on a technical level - compete on a business level
• real multiplier (e.g. US Government) for reusable infrastructure
• making the difference
• buy once, get improvements back for free indefinitely
• more secure products
Thanks to Jeffrey McGuire for providing feedback
16. Example
• learn internals of open-source projects
• meeting experts for support and advice
• finding new ways to offer better services
• finding gratitude in “giving back”
17. Summary
• keeping up-to-date on new technologies
• establishing support and advice networks
• feedback on your products / services
• great for hiring new employees
• great for finding new customers