Study after study reveals that diversity among technology builders leads to better, more robust technologies. But the industry continues to struggle with increasing diversity. The open-source software community is no exception. Building and sustaining inclusive communities can attract a more diverse talent pool, prioritizing the next generation of open-source technologies, according to Linux Foundation officials.
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Study Reveals Open-Source Community’s Diversity Pain Points, Progress
Posted by: Jack M. Germain December 28, 2021 05:10 AMStudy after study reveals that diversity among technology builders leads to better, more robust technologies. But the industry continues to struggle with increasing diversity. The open-source software community is no exception. Building and sustaining inclusive communities can attract a more diverse talent pool, prioritizing the next generation of open-source technologies, according to Linux Foundation officials.