Business Success with Open Source

Choose What to Release

You should choose a puppy that suits the constraints of your lifestyle. Some dogs, like Akitas and Border Collies, need a lot of activity and attention to stay happy and healthy. Others, like a Bernese Mountain Dog or a Malamute, need a lot of space, if only for napping. You’re smart, so you can see where I’m going with this: the project you select to release should similarly match the constraints with which you’re working.

Of course many different factors can come into play when making this selection, but in my experience the two most relevant ones are project availability and organizational strategy.

Project Availability

It’s likely that you already have at least one project in mind, but don’t worry if you haven’t. It’s ...