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Roadmap Draft for InnerSource Commons Africa

Repository Name: ROADMAP_DRAFT.md

This roadmap is a draft, and we welcome your feedback! Please use the feedback label to submit your thoughts and suggestions.

Q1 2024 (September - December 2024): Planning, Foundation, and Open Participation

Key Focus: Laying the groundwork for the community and preparing for the launch, along with launching the community and encouraging participation.

Define the Vision and Mission:

  • Strengthen the community’s goals and objectives.
  • Clarify key focus areas: knowledge-sharing, collaboration, and InnerSource adoption.

Set Up Infrastructure:

  • Establish communication channels (Slack, GitHub repositories).
  • Create the official InnerSource Commons Africa GitHub repository.
  • Develop the first version of the README, Code of Conduct, Contributing, and roadmap draft.

Branding and Identity:

  • Finalize the branding and Logo for InnerSource Commons Africa.
  • Launch social media accounts (Twitter, LinkedIn, etc.).

Community Kickoff:

  • Open InnerSource Commons Africa community contributions in October 2024.
  • Share the vision, roadmap, and goals with the community.
  • Introduce the leadership team and first contributors.

Open Participation:

  • Open the first contribution projects (e.g., guides, case studies).
  • Provide onboarding support and materials for new contributors.
  • Create labels for good first issues, help wanted, documentation, learning path, translation, webinar, questions, and feedback.

Q2 2025 (January - April 2025): Awareness and Education

Key Focus: Increasing awareness and providing educational resources.

Online Webinars:

  • Launch a series of webinars on InnerSource, covering basic concepts and moving into specific case studies and tools.
  • Create and distribute educational content (videos, blogs, or written guides).
  • Identify content from the InnerSource Commons videos beneficial to newcomers.

Community Meetings:

  • Organize community meetings to discuss progress, share insights, and encourage collaboration among members.
  • Engage guest speakers and local experts to provide valuable insights.

Increased Outreach:

  • Collaborate with local tech hubs and open-source communities for cross-promotion in Africa.
  • Identify and connect with potential local leaders across Africa.

Q3 2025 (May - September 2025): Events, Annual Review, and Continuous Improvement

Key Focus: Fostering community engagement, organizing events, and conducting a comprehensive annual review to plan for sustainability and future growth.

In-Person and Virtual Events:

  • Plan and execute various events (workshops, hackathons, webinars) to bring the community together.
  • Aim for an in-person meetup or hybrid event in June-July 2025.

Roadmap Review:

  • Conduct a review of the roadmap based on community feedback and progress.
  • Identify key milestones and objectives for the next year.

Community Health Metrics:

  • Establish a framework for collecting community health metrics to assess engagement and growth.
  • Use community health metrics and feedback to adjust strategies and improve community practices for continuous improvement.

Annual Report:

  • Draft and publish the first InnerSource Commons Africa Annual Report, summarizing achievements, challenges, and future goals.

Visual Representation of the Roadmap:

InnerSource Commons Africa Roadmap