Facebook Engineers - Thank You For 2017
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To all the Facebook Engineers working on open source, Like last year, we at Reactiflux just wanted to take a moment to thank you for all your hard work in 2017. It’s been another big year! After much anticipation React 16 was released in September, React Native has moved from v0.41 to v0.51 fixing countless bugs and adding new features, Jest has over 20 releases this year, Yarn 1.0 and Relay Modern were released, new engineers have joined (hey @calebmer, @TheSavior, @axemclion) and some have moved on (we’ll miss you @mkonicek), and that is just a tiny snapshot of 2017. Talking with some of you, I know that the dealing with the licensing issues this year was incredibly difficult and frustrating yet you all handled the situation in such a mature and humble manner all while continuing to iterate and innovate. Thank you! We are so happy that you can continue focusing on the work at hand, especially now that this chapter is finally closed. Guillermo Rauch recently tweeted, “As 2017 wraps up I believe more than ever that React is such a good idea that we will spend the rest of the decade continuing to explore its implications and applications.” We echo this sentiment and as 2017 wraps up, we also believe more than ever that you all embody the spirit of open source with such humility, servant leadership, and true focus on community driven progress that it continues to astound us. We thank you that these qualities are at the heart of our community. We thank you for all the time y
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Enhance Open Source Communication and Acknowledgment
The issue arises from a lack of formal recognition and communication regarding the contributions of engineers in the open source community, leading to potential disengagement and undervaluation of their efforts.
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Create a Recognition Program
Establish a formal recognition program that highlights the contributions of engineers to open source projects. This can include monthly shout-outs, awards, or features on social media platforms.
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Implement Regular Updates
Set up a system for regular updates on project milestones and achievements. This could be a quarterly newsletter or a dedicated section on the project’s website that outlines progress and contributions.
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Encourage Community Feedback
Create a feedback loop where community members can share their thoughts on the open source projects and suggest improvements. This can be done through surveys or discussion forums.
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Host Community Events
Organize community events such as webinars, meetups, or hackathons to foster collaboration and celebrate achievements. This will help build a stronger community and encourage participation.
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Document Contributions
Maintain a public changelog or contribution log that details the work done by engineers and community members. This will serve as a historical record and recognition of their efforts.
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To confirm the fix worked, monitor community engagement metrics such as participation in events, feedback received, and the frequency of contributions. Additionally, track the sentiment of community members through surveys before and after implementing these steps.
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Alex Chen
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