As the number of open source projects grows along the collaboration spectrum - from open source software to hardware to standards and data - the true potential of open source has yet to be fully realized. While many organizations understand the value of open source in terms of use, the "what" of open source management, the "how" of implementation, and the "why" of open source contribution remains elusive. Communities offering solutions are siloed and resources are scattered, rendering decision-making and implementation more challenging than it ought to be.

Open source thrives within and across organizations when best practices are readily discoverable, easily understood, and widely implemented. Equally important is the opportunity for strategy development, and ongoing management of open source to ensure continuity and optimization throughout the lifecycle of a project. 

Across the Linux Foundation there are numerous projects and communities that have built ecosystems around these principles. In unique ways, they each improve the conditions that enable open source to thrive through improved management and best practices. They serve as a vital resource, so it’s important for people to find them in one place. 

LF Management & Best Practices is the digital home where communities of “best practice” converge. Here, you’ll be able to find the standards, reference material, courses, live events and webinars, research, project communities, and the automation tools to help you start your project or organization's open source journey, and to keep it on track!

If you’re new to open source, or want to learn more about improving open source management and best practices at your organization or within your community, this is the place for you.

Discover the Linux Foundation projects and resources that accelerate open source strategy, management, and best practices.