The State of Open Source: A FOSS Backstage 2022 Event Report

FOSS Backstage, a hybrid event held in Berlin, highlighted key trends in the open source community. The discussions revolved around four main themes: open source sustainability, contributor experience, open source licensing, and diversity and inclusion. Open source sustainability was a hot topic with talks about funding, project health, and best practices for maintaining projects. Licensing issues were also discussed, including relicensing and how to prepare for changes in open source communities. The importance of contributor experience was emphasized, with suggestions on how to support contributors and make the community more inclusive. Accessibility was another important aspect highlighted during the event, with talks about writing accessible documentation.