This talk provides an overview of the Apache Software Foundation (ASF) and its incubation process. It guides projects on learning the Apache Way, ensuring compliance with licensing and intellectual property rights, and fostering community growth. The process involves creating a proposal, entering the incubator, focusing on community building and making releases, and eventually graduating as a top-level ASF project. Key aspects covered in this talk include, complying with licensing, engaging in open and transparent practices, and adopting a vendor-neutral approach. This presentation offers valuable insights for those interested in joining the ASF or seeking an understanding of the incubation process.

Speakers:

Justin Mclean: Datastrato, ASF board member, Justin Mclean is a highly experienced professional with over 30 years in web application development, education, and community work, and is an active contributor to open source software. Justin is a renowned speaker at conferences worldwide and currently serves as the Community Manager at Datastrato. He mentors projects in the Apache Software Foundation and holds positions as VP of the ASF Incubator, and is an ASF board member.