Contributors are important for open source startups, but they were barely measured (usually — only # total contributors). Why not use MAU, retention, LTV and other classic user metrics for them?
The article introduces this fresh approach and applies to all open-source databases (350+) in the world, revealing the top-20 by new/active contributors, retention, engagement, etc.
Contributors are important for open source startups, but they were barely measured (usually — only # total contributors). Why not use MAU, retention, LTV and other classic user metrics for them?
The article introduces this fresh approach and applies to all open-source databases (350+) in the world, revealing the top-20 by new/active contributors, retention, engagement, etc.