In this talk, we share the up-to-date results and fresh insights of an in-depth analysis of data gathered from over 10 billion events analyzed across thousands of projects. The analysis reveals a clearer view of the latest emerging trends.

Our findings offer valuable insights into user behaviors and interactions with open source software, making it essential for maintainers, founders, and executives in open source companies. We will delve deep into our data, uncovering the best practices employed by successful open source projects.

We’ll explore critical trends, including packaging formats, geographic download shifts, and the role of documentation in user retention. Additionally, we’ll examine how community engagement impacts project success and what maintainers can do to drive growth.

Attendees can expect to leave this talk equipped with actionable insights and best practices to optimize their open source projects and thrive in the competitive landscape of open source software.

Avi Press is a developer tool author, and functional programming language enthusiast, serving as a founder & CEO at Scarf. Avi loves thinking about and discussing how people can solve problems by more effectively sharing data, and how that applies to building a sustainable open-source ecosystem. He is also a host of the Hacking Open Source Business Podcast, where Avi continues to share insights, inspire discussions, and contribute to the ever-evolving open-source landscape.