Contribution Ladder

A transparent, merit-based path from first-time contributor to trusted maintainer in the KubeStellar community

1

Contributor

Start your journey in the KubeStellar community

Requirements:

  • •Minimum of 3 contributions (bug reports, documentation, or code PRs)
  • •Display enthusiasm and interest in long-term participation
  • •Be active on GitHub and Slack
  • •Informal application or nomination to join the intern program
Next Level:
Unpaid Intern
2

Unpaid Intern

12 weeks

12-week journey to demonstrate commitment and skill

Requirements:

  • •Open at least 6 'help wanted' issues
  • •Merge at least 20 PRs (8 within first 6 weeks)
  • •Attend weekly team meetings or submit summaries
  • •Work collaboratively with mentors
  • •Receive mentor's recommendation
Next Level:
Paid Intern
3

Paid Intern

Recognized contributor with compensation and responsibility

Requirements:

  • •Successfully complete at least one 12-week paid internship cycle
  • •Help onboard and support at least one new intern or contributor
  • •Submit ≥3 PR reviews
  • •Submit ≥5 helpful comments on PRs or issues
  • •Present or co-present at a community call
Next Level:
Mentor
4

Mentor

Guide and support the next generation of contributors

Requirements:

  • •Demonstrate technical leadership in one or more key areas
  • •Maintain consistent contribution activity
  • •Engage with the community in GitHub and Slack
  • •Approved by core maintainers following a public review process
Next Level:
Maintainer
5

Maintainer

Trusted leader with full project responsibilities

Requirements:

  • •≥2 'Help Wanted' issues every 2 months
  • •≥3 PRs merged every 2 months
  • •≥8 PR reviews or constructive comments every 2 months
  • •≥3 community meeting attendances every 2 months

Maintainer Activity Requirements

Maintainers must meet these bi-monthly (every 2 months) contribution minimums:

MetricRequirement (Per 2 Months)
"Help Wanted" Issues≥ 2
PRs Merged≥ 3
PR Reviews or Constructive Comments≥ 8
Community Meeting Attendance≥ 3

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