Eclipse Governance Articles

Long form articles on matters of Eclipse open source project governance, including the Eclipse Foundation Development Process, the Eclipse Foundation Intellectual Property Policy and Due Diligence Process, the Eclipse Foundation Security Policy, and more.

Friday, Nov 14, 2025

Running a Successful Open Source Project

Running a successful open source project requires investment, clear goals, and adherence to core principles like transparency, openness, and meritocracy. Key steps include defining success, maintaining vendor neutrality, managing IP/brand, adopting an OSI-approved licence, and connecting with the community.

Tuesday, Oct 7, 2025

Organising Your Eclipse Open Source Project Team

While the Eclipse Foundation Development Process (EDP) clearly defines the roles of contributors, committers, and project leads; it deliberately refrains from dictating internal team organisation, thereby granting project teams significant autonomy in establishing their own leadership structures and decision-making processes.

Tuesday, Sep 2, 2025

Committer Status for a New Hire

The Open Source Rules of Engagement defined in the Eclipse Foundation Development Process emphasises meritocracy, transparency, and openness. Committer status is earned through visible contributions, not job titles or employer affiliation.