The Linux Foundation is a technology association of several companies that help scale open source projects. The Linux Foundation provides platforms to support the sustainability of the open source ecosystem by providing various services, events, and training.

What is LFX?

LFX is a suite of tools built by the Linux Foundation to facilitate every aspect of open source development. The toolkit operationalizes the organization’s proven methodology for transforming projects into category leaders, providing direct support to projects, and empowering open source developers to write better, more secure code and grow sustainable ecosystems.

Why was LFX created?

The world runs on open source, and projects need more than a version control or source control system to scale. The Linux Foundation has developed a proven methodology to transform projects into category leaders. LFX operationalizes this approach, providing a suite of tools built to facilitate every aspect of open source development.

Available tools include...

Who can access the LFX Platform?

The LFX tools offer significant value to developers and sponsors of open source projects hosted by the Linux Foundation.

Benefits:

• Free Platform: The platform is free for open source projects.

• Additional Tools:

  • Crowdfunding: provides essential resources for community projects.

  • Mentorship: offers support to the broader open source community.

Getting Started:

If you're developing or supporting open source projects under the Linux Foundation:

• Access various useful tools by signing in with your LFID.

Start leveraging these resources to enhance your open source project today.

How do I get started using LFX for my project?

Log in to Project Control Center (PCC) using your Linux Foundation account and follow the step-by-step instructions. The application process takes just a few minutes, and then the LFX team will review your submission. You’ll receive communication from us once the project setup is completed.

Note: Only project maintainers or collaborators with administrative control can set up a project in LFX.

Can I add other maintainers to my project?

LFX supports one maintainer per project at this time. This user serves as the administrator of the project within the platform.

You can use your GitHub login credentials to sign in to the protected Linux Foundation service instead of creating an LF account. The first time you sign in, you will enter your GitHub credentials to authenticate your GitHub account. Subsequent logins will not require you to enter the credentials⏤you will simply click the GitHub icon to sign in. This one-click approach simplifies your login process.

To Sign in with GitHub:

1. On the SSO login page, click on the GitHub icon to sign in with your GitHub account.

2. Enter your GitHub login credentials and click on Sign in CTA icon.

4. After entering the authentication code, you will be able access the Linux Foundation service. If you already have an existing LF account, the Linux Foundation will map it to your GitHub login.

5. If you don't have an LF Account associated with the email address you're using, you will be navigated to Create your LF Account page.

6. Enter username, and click on Create Account CTA button. You will be redirected to the Linux Foundation service page that you are trying to access.

You can use your Gmail login to access the protected Linux Foundation service. The first time, you'll enter your Gmail credentials to authenticate your Google account. Afterward, you can simply click the Google icon to sign in, streamlining the login process.

To Sign in with Google

1. On the SSO Sign In page, click on the Google icon to sign in with your Google account.

2. Enter your email address and click Next.

3. Enter your password and click Next.

4. If you don't have an LF Account associated with the email address you're using, you will be navigated to Create your LF Account page.

5. Enter your username, and click on the Create Account CTA button. You will be redirected to the Linux Foundation service page that you are trying to access.

When you log in for the first time to any Linux Foundation-managed service that is protected with Single Sign On (SSO), you must create an account. To create an LF account, follow these steps:

2. On the SIGN IN page, click Create an account to create an LF account. If you already have an LF account, then enter your username or Email ID and password. Click SIGN IN to continue with your LF Account.

3. On the CREATE YOUR ACCOUNT page, enter your first name, last name, Email address, username, and password. Click the Create Account CTA button.

4. You will receive a verification link to verify your account on your email address. If you do not receive the email, click the Resend Email CTA button.

5. Check your inbox for mail from The Linux Foundation:Create Account email and open it. Click Verify Email CTA button. Below is an example of the email you will receive.

6. Once you click on the link, you will be redirected to the Sign In page of the Linux Foundation service you are trying to access. Your email and password will be auto-populated from the account creation step.

7. Verify your information and click SIGN IN CTA button. You will be redirected to the Linux Foundation service you are trying to access.

The Linux Foundation's SSO service provides secure access and protects the identities of all its community members. The Linux Foundation's SSO service secures systems and services like Events Registration, Training and Certifications, JIRA, Confluence, Crowdfunding, Mentorship, EasyCLA, Insights, and Security.

To create an account and log in, you need an email address. You can sign in using third-party authentication service providers such as Google, Facebook, GitHub, and LinkedIn.

What is the SSO Login Page?

When you log in to a program or a tool for a project, you will likely be asked to create your LF account.

The LF account you create will also allow you to authenticate using services like Google, LinkedIn, Facebook, and GitHub, in addition to your username and password.

For example, if you sign up for or log in to your mailing list via the Groups.io web portal, you will be asked to log in through the new SSO interface and create an LF account if you don't have one.

Why are we providing this service?

The SSO helps to secure your access to a service, whether it is registering for an event, subscribing to a mailing list, or accessing a community meeting or webinar.

In addition to increased security, it is also a greater convenience. Since you already use the identity provider for your common workflows, you have one less password to remember and can often sign in quickly, depending on the browser or client you are using.

How do I view emails associated with my LF Account?

On the Individual Dashboard, you can also:

• View which email addresses are associated with your LF Account

• View the username for your LF Account

• View the Identity Providers (IdPs) you have enabled

What happens if I have an issue?

Getting Started

You can use your LinkedIn login credentials to sign in to the protected Linux Foundation service instead of creating an LF account. The first time you sign in, you will enter your LinkedIn credentials to authenticate your LinkedIn account. Subsequent logins will not require you to enter the credentials⏤you will simply click the LinkedIn icon to sign in. This one-click approach simplifies your login process.

To Sign in with LinkedIn:

1. On the SSO login page, click on the LinkedIn icon to sign in with your LinkedIn account.

2. Enter your LinkedIn login credentials, and click on Sign in CTA icon.

4. If you have an existing LF account, the Linux Foundation will map it to you LinkedIn login. If you don't have an LF Account associated with the email address you're using, you will be navigated to Create your LF Account page.

5. Enter username, and click on Create Account CTA button. You will be redirected to the Linux Foundation service page that you are trying to access.

Navigate to the top-right corner of the main navigation bar, and from the My Profile drop-down, click Logout.

1. To manage your profile, after signing in, select Manage Profile from My Profile dropdown.

2. For details on profile management, please see Individual Dashboard (MyProfile).

Follow these steps to reset your password:

1. On the Sign In page, click the Forgot Password?

2. Enter your email address or username and click Reset Password.

3. You will receive a verification link to verify your account on your email address. If you don't receive the email, click Did not Receive Link CTA button.

4. Check your inbox for The Linux Foundation: Reset Password email, and click on the Reset Password CTA button. You will be navigated to a page where you can reset your password.

6. Enter a new password, confirm it, and click on the Submit CTA button to view a confirmation that your password is reset successfully.

The Individual Dashboard (also known as My Profile) is a self-service hub for all of your open source activity. Using the dashboard, you can:

• Build your personal community profile.

• Manage credentials and contact details.

• Display badges for completing certifications and other accomplishments.

• A seamless login experience across the major systems used by the Linux Foundation projects.

1. Enter your SSO account credentials on the Sign-In window and click SIGN IN.

1. The Single Sign-On service allows users to authenticate with social and external authentication providers instead of a username and a password.

2. When using an external authentication provider, you will be prompted to create a username if you don't have an existing one.

3. If you create your LF account by signing in with an external authentication provider, the Linux Foundation will map your LF account to the external login.

Learn more about using external secure authentication systems to log in to the Linux Foundation services:

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New Features, Updates, and Bug Fixes

This section provides you with a list of new features, updates, and bug fixes for this release.

New Features

The following list provides an overview of the new features implemented in this release:

• Visa Request: new visa request page is added.

• Travel Funding Request: new travel funding request page is added.

Updates

The following list provides new updates to the existing features:

• The Visa letter request application flow is integrated.

• The travel funding form is integrated.

Bug Fixes

The following list provides you with the bug fixes that are applied in this release:

Known Issues

NA

Support Information

You can visit the following links for more information on Individual Dashboard:

Get your questions answered simply by reading the documentation, or get help by creating a ticket with the Linux Foundation support team.

1. At the bottom of the Sign-in page, you will see two options:

1. Click Contact Us to navigate the product support page to create a ticket with the Linux Foundation support team.

1. Complete the form and click Send. You will receive a confirmation email with your ticket number and request description.

2. Click Read Documentation to read the user documentation.

Overview

Individual Dashboard is your self-service hub for all of your open-source activity. Build your personal community profile, manage credentials and contact details, display badges for completing certifications and other accomplishments, and enjoy a seamless login experience across the major systems used by the Linux Foundation projects.

Releases

On the Individual Dashboard, you can access Events, register for visa letters, raise travel funding requests, access your meeting details and host keys, manage your email IDs, training and certification, etc.

The Home page is your default landing page. This is your starting point, offering a snapshot of your profile and recent activities.

The Home page also includes quick links or shortcuts to frequently used features and the LFX tools within your dashboard. These shortcuts can help you navigate more efficiently.

Raise Visa letters and Travel Funding requests on the LF Events page

You must register for the event before raising a visa letter or a travel funding request.

1. From the left-side navigation pane, navigate to EVENTS>LF Events.

2. To view your upcoming events, select the Upcoming tab.

On the Past Meetings tab, you can view past events that you have already attended or that have expired.

Apply for the new visa letter

Visa letters are required for events that involve international participants. These letters are official documentation to support visa applications, assisting attendees in obtaining the necessary travel documentation to enter the host country.

On the MY EVENTS page, click the Visa Letters tab. Click the New Letter Application CTA to access the application page.

Raise your travel funding request

A travel funding request is a formal request made by an individual or group to a funding source, such as an employer or organization, to pay the expenses of attending an event, such as travel, accommodation, meals, and registration fees.

About This Page

This page presents a data analytics dashboard highlighting my contributions to various open-source projects over a selected period.

It includes detailed metrics and visualizations to help understand the impact and scope of my involvement in the open-source community.

Get organized and boost productivity with our Meetings Hub! See what’s coming up and review past meetings with notes and recordings—all in one place.

Maximize efficiency, elevate collaboration, and stay ahead with easy access to crucial meeting details.

One super exciting feature that you will find here is the notification of upcoming meetings and the Join Meeting CTA. This ensures that you never miss an important meeting.

Upcoming Meetings

On the My Meetings Page, you will find all your upcoming meetings under the Upcoming Meetings tab. Click on the meeting to check the meeting details, such as the meeting agenda passcode, meeting links, passcode, meeting IDs, etc.

Past Meetings

You will find all the past meeting recordings and transcripts under the Past Meetings tab.

On the left navigation pane of the Individual Dashboard, you will see the Profile section. Navigating through the various options on this page will help you get acquainted with your dashboard.

Enhanced Profile Management Experience

Personalize Your Profile

Enhance your profile on our platform by highlighting your skills, achievements, and passions. Our easy-to-use profile management system enables you to:

1. Share Your Story: Write a compelling bio that highlights your background, experience, and contributions to the community.

2. Highlight Your Achievements: Showcase your notable projects, training programs, and certifications that demonstrate your skills and expertise.

3. Display Your Skills: List your proficiency in various areas, including programming languages, tools, and technologies.

4. Earn Badges: Demonstrate your expertise and commitment to your craft by earning badges for completing training programs, achieving milestones, and contributing to the community.

Customize Your Profile Visibility

Choose how much of your profile to share with the community:

1. Private Profile: Keep your profile hidden from public view, allowing you to maintain a level of anonymity while still participating in community activities.

2. Visible Profile: Share your profile with the community, enabling others to view your bio, skills, and achievements.

Profile Photo Management

Upload a profile photo that represents you and your brand. Our system allows you to:

1. Upload a New Photo: Replace your existing profile photo with a new one that better reflects your image.

2. Choose from Previous Photos: Select from a library of previously uploaded photos to update your profile picture.

By personalizing your profile, you'll be able to establish a strong online presence, connect with like-minded individuals, and showcase your expertise to the community.

Release date: 31 January 2023

New Features, Updates, and Bug Fixes

This section provides you with a list of new features, updates, and bug fixes for this release.

New Features

The following list provides an overview of new features implemented in this release:

• Email Management - new Email Management page is added.

Updates

The following list provides new updates to the existing features:

• The Email Management is updated for LF staff in V.0.6.26.

• User Interface labels and design have been updated.

Bug Fixes

The following list provides you with the bug fixes that are applied in this release:

Known Issues

NA

Support Information

You can visit the following links for more information on Individual Dashboard:

The purchase feature is designed to enhance your experience by allowing you to view training coupons and transactions, purchase subscriptions, and enroll as an individual supporter. Here's how you can navigate through it:

View Training Coupons

1. Click the Purchase> Coupons feature in the left navigation.

2. In My Rewards, you can view all your training coupons.

Check Your Transactions

1. Under the Purchase feature, go to the Transactions tab.

2. Here, you can see a comprehensive history of all your transactions.

Enroll as an Individual Supporter

1. In the Purchase feature, look for the Enroll as an Individual Supporter section.

2. Click on this section and follow the instructions to enroll and show your support for the community.

From the right-side pane of the window, you can view the badges that you have earned and your skill sets.

1. Badges

The Badges pane shows the digital community badges that you have earned. Your expertise may be published on LFX Insights Community Dashboards and Organization Dashboards, recognizing your efforts.

Digital badges are generated from the following sources:

• For the Linux Foundation Certifications, you have successfully passed.

• For speaking engagements at various Linux Foundation Events or participation in program committees for these events.

• Individual enrollments in projects.

2. Skills

Using this section, you can highlight your skills in open source and also become a mentor for people who want to follow you and learn from you. Your expertise may be published on LFX Insights and LFX Mentorship, recognizing your efforts.

Add or Remove Skills

To add or remove your skill sets:

3. On the Skills subpage, click +Add Another Skill, type your skill set in the search box, and select the skills from the displayed list.

4. To remove or edit a skill set, click the pencil icon, and then click the cross mark next to an added skill.

3. On the Skills subpage, enter your skill set and select the skill from the displayed list.

4. Click +Add Another Skill to add another skill to the list.

The Home page also includes quick links or shortcuts to frequently used features or sections within your dashboard. These shortcuts can help you navigate more efficiently.

As you explore your dashboard further, you can always return to the Home page by clicking on the Home option in the left navigation menu.

The Settings feature of your Individual Dashboard allows you to manage your account information and preferences. The feature includes the following sub-features:

Basic Information

You can view and edit your basic account information such as name, email address, phone number, current organization, and address.

Reset your password

1. Go to Settings>Password to change your current password.

2. If you forgot your password, click Send Password Reset Link CTA to receive a reset link to your preferred email address.

Add your Email Addresses

The Email Management page helps you manage your emails more efficiently.

1. Go to Settings>Email Management to add your primary email address and emails for meeting invitations.

Update your work history

When you connect to your LinkedIn account, your open source contributions are automatically affiliated, or you can manually populate your work history.

Your work history may be populated based on your profile. You need to connect and sync your LinkedIn account.

1. Go to Settings>My Work History page to add your work experience.

Manage your Profile Visibility

Your ideas matter! Click anywhere on the Feedback card on the Individual Dashboard to share your thoughts and suggestions.

Help us shape the future of our community by providing your valuable feedback.

Quick Start Guide:

1. Click: Tap anywhere on the Feedback card to get started.

3. Submit: Enter your email address and click the Submit button to share your thoughts!

Your input helps in our growth and helps us make your experience even better. Join us in making a difference!

Thank you for being a crucial part of our community's journey!

This section lets you add or update an open-source event that you attended as a speaker. You can add any open-source events outside of the Linux Foundation as well. Adding your speaking experience greatly enhances your profile in the open-source community.

To add an event that you attended as a speaker, follow these steps:

2. Provide event details such as title, date of the event, presentation file, and youtube URL if there is any, and click Submit.

The following screen is displayed when you add one or more events that you attended as a speaker. You can edit or delete an event by clicking the edit (pencil icon) or delete icon on the event name.

Your participation in open source training hosted by the Linux Foundation is automatically discovered. Your learning may be published on LFX Insights Community dashboards and your Organization dashboards, recognizing your efforts.

The section will display the following details:

• Training course name and date of enrollment.

• If you have not enrolled into trainings, the Take Advantages of Linux Foundation Training Programs CTA button navigates you to the Linux Foundation Training course catalogues.

• If your training enrollments are not displayed, for any reason, Click Request Addition to raise a support ticket to get your training enrollment added to your profile.

To view the roles you hold or have been elected to as an active member of the open-source community, follow these steps:

2. Scroll down to the Community Roles section.

The Community Roles are populated automatically based on the individual's assigned roles in different project communities. You can view the following information for each role:

• Project Name for which you have the role

• Committee Name

• Role names, such as Lead, Chair, LF Staff, and so on

• Start and end date associated with the role

If you are a point of contact on behalf of your company, which is a partner of the Linux Foundation and its projects, then your role in the context of your employer's participation in the project is also displayed. These roles are assigned by your company administrator during the membership enrollment process.

You will need the meeting link and host key provided in the invitation to join as a host. The following steps help you through the process of joining a meeting as a host that you have been invited to and assigned the host role.

Prerequisites:

• You must have been invited to the meeting and assigned the host role.

• You must have valid credentials to log in to the Individual Dashboard.

Steps

1. Open the meeting invitation.

1. On the Individual Dashboard Home page, you will see all the upcoming meetings under Activities.

2. Click View More to see the meeting details, such as the meeting link, meeting ID, host key, etc.

3. Alternatively, you can visit Meetings>MY Meetings> Upcoming Meetings from the left navigation to see the details of upcoming meetings.

2. Join the Meeting and Claim as a host

1. Look for the Meeting Link within the meeting details.

2. Click on the link to open the meeting in your web browser or preferred meeting application.

3. You will be prompted to join the meeting.

4. Click on Join a Meeting to join as an attendee.

5. Look for the option to "Claim as a Host" within the meeting interface. Click on this option.

6. Enter the host key provided in the meeting invitation.

7. Click on Confirm to claim the host role.

8. You will be notified if the host key is valid and you have been successfully assigned the host role.

This section displays your contribution history to the open source projects, depending upon the configuration (the technical account you have connected). If you have not connected any of the accounts, it displays the options to connect. Click Connect to GitHub or Connect to LinkedIn to connect to the respective accounts.

For the configured or connected Git accounts, this section shows:

• Projects you are contributing to or have contributed in the past.

Supported projects include individual annual memberships.

You can view the projects that you support by enrolling as an individual supporter.

2. Scroll down to the Supported Projects section.

It displays the project name and the date when you enrolled as an individual supporter.

My Meetings provides you with a list of upcoming and past meetings. My Meetings also allows you to view past meeting recordings and transcript copies of the meetings.

You can view meetings in List View and Calendar View.

Accessing My Meetings

You can access My Meetings from the Individual Dashboard.

To access My Meetings, follow these steps:

Viewing Meetings in List View

You can view upcoming and past meetings in the List View.

To view meetings in List View, perform the following steps:

2. On the My Meetings page, select List View.

3. Under the Upcoming Meetings tab, you can view the list of meetings that provide details such as Next Meeting details, Project, and Title of the meeting.

4. Click the Edit icon to change the meeting invitation email settings.

5. On the top of the MY MEETINGS page, you can see the upcoming meetings notifications. Click Join Meeting CTA to join the meeting.

6. Under the Past Meetings tab, you can view a list of past meetings that provides details such as Date, Project, Title, Recording, Transcript, and Passcode.

Add meetings to your Calendar

1. On the Upcoming Meetings tab, you will see the list of meetings.

2. Click on the meeting row to see the meeting details.

3. On the Meeting Details pop-up window, you will see the following details:

1. Zoom link that you can copy and share.

2. Resend Invitation CTA.

3. Add to Calendar CTA.

Viewing Meetings in Calendar View

The calendar view provides details of the scheduled meetings on a calendar. The number of meetings planned for the day is shown on the date and day of the calendar. A table with details of the meetings is also available to check the following information related to the discussion:

• Time of the meeting

• Meeting Name

• Number of participants in the meeting

• Status of the attendance

You can categorize the meetings based on:

• All upcoming meetings

• Recurring meetings

• Non-recurring meetings

• Past meetings

To view meetings in List View, perform the following steps:

2. On the My Meetings page, select Calendar View.

This section displays the Linux Foundation certifications that you have acquired after successfully completing the certification programs.

Your open source industry certifications issued by the Linux Foundation are automatically discovered. Your expertise may be published on LFX Insights Community dashboards and your Organization dashboards, recognizing your efforts.

You can view the certifications you have completed.

2. To view completed certifications, scroll down to the Linux Foundation & Project Issued Certifications section. If your certification names are not displaying, click Request Addition to submit a ticket to get it added on your profile page.

On the My Events page, you have the following tabs:

• Upcoming

• Past

• Visa Letters

• Travel Funding

view the past events that you have already attended or that have expired, select the Past tab.

Visa letters are needed for events with international participants. They provide official documentation to support visa applications, helping attendees obtain travel documentation to enter the host country.

Providing visa letters helps expedite the visa application procedure and ensures that event attendees receive the required travel documents to enter the host country.

To apply for the new visa letter, follow these steps:

2. From the left-side navigation pane, navigate to LF EVENTS> MY Events.

3. On the MY EVENTS page, click the Visa Letters tab. Click the New Letter Application CTA to access the application page.

1. On the Visa Letter Application page, scroll down and check the events that you have registered. Click Select to choose the event. After selecting the event, click Next.

1. On the Terms and Conditions page, read the terms and conditions for the visa application and click Next Step.

• Click the Cancel button if you want to cancel your new visa application.

• Click the Previous Step button to go back to the event selection page.

1. On the Apply page, fill out the following information to complete the application:

• I am applying for: From the drop-down, select if you are applying for yourself or someone else.

• Attendee Type: Select whether you are attending the event or are invited as a speaker.

• LFID Username: Enter your LFID if you are applying for yourself.

• First and Last Name: Enter your name if you are applying for yourself; otherwise, enter the name for whom you are applying.

• Name as per passport: Enter your name the same as the passport. (Many countries do not have first and last names on passports).

• Email Address: Enter your email address if you are applying for yourself; otherwise, enter the email address for whom you are applying.

• Passport Number: Enter the passport number.

• Date of Birth: Enter your date of birth or the person's date of birth for whom you are applying.

• Country of Birth: Enter your country or the person's country of birth for whom you are applying.

• Phone Number, Job Title, and Company: Enter the mandatory details.

• Accommodation paid by: Select the accommodation paid from the drop-down.

• Mailing Address: Enter your mailing address for future communication.

1. Click the Submit Application button.

1. After you submit your application, the event team reviews your visa letter application.

2. You can see your application status on the Visa Letters page.

3. Once your request is approved by the events team, your application status is changed to 'Approved'.

4. Click the download icon next to the Status to download your visa letter.

To correct your date of birth or passport number after submitting the visa letter application, please follow these instructions:

1. On the Visa Letters page, click the application that you want to edit.

3. After updating, click OK.

Your application will be updated immediately.

To view your upcoming events, select the Upcoming tab.

In this section, you can view the following event details:

• Event name

• Event location

• Event dates and duration

• Event role, participant role, such as attendee, speaker, sponsor, and so on.

This page presents a data analytics dashboard highlighting my contributions to various open-source projects over a selected period.

It includes detailed metrics and visualizations to help understand the impact and scope of my involvement in the open-source community.

Analyze the dashboard

How to Analyze Your Contributions on the Insights Dashboard

Follow these steps to analyze your contributions to open-source projects using the Insights dashboard:

1. Select a Project: At the top of the dashboard, select the project you want to analyze from the drop-down. By default, metrics are displayed for ALL Projects.

2. Choose a Period: Next to the project dropdown, you can select the period for which you want the data to be analyzed.

Overview Section

This section gives you a broad perspective on your contributions.

• Contributions Trend: This graph displays the number of contributions you've made during the selected period, along with the total commits per active day. This metric helps in evaluating your activity and consistency.

• Productivity Metrics: Under this category, you will see the data on your overall contribution, including total commits, issues raised, pull requests, and lines of code. This information is key to understanding what and how much you contribute.

Details Section

Dive deeper into specifics with these metrics:

1. Projects We Contribute Code To: Here, you can see a detailed breakdown of your contributions to various projects.

2. Work Time Distribution: This metric shows how your contributions are distributed over time, allowing you to understand your work patterns better and plan your participation in projects more effectively.

Major Open Source Projects

The dashboard lists the two most popular open source projects with the maximum contributions. If you want, you can contribute to these projects.

By following these steps and analyzing the provided metrics, you can gain valuable insights into your open-source project contributions, identify areas for improvement, and better plan your future involvement.

On the left navigation pane of the individual dashboard, you will see the Profile section. Navigating through the various options on this page will help you get acquainted with your Individual Dashboard.

1. My Profile

The My Profile section provides details, such as your name, profile image, your organization's name, your role in the organization, an introduction about you, and technical and social accounts that are highlighted if you have connected any of them with your Linux Foundation account.

2. Profile Progress

The status shows your profile's progress. It shows the steps that are required to be completed before profile completion.

3. Connect accounts

Connect your GitHub and LinkedIn accounts to complete your profile. After completing the profile, you will receive a discount coupon worth 50% discount for LF training or certification on your profile under My Rewards> Coupons.

1. Click LEARN MORE to complete your profile.

2. On the next pop-up window, click Get Started.

3. To claim your contributions, link your GitHub and LinkedIn accounts. Click Link GitHub Account to connect and authorize your GitHub account. After linking, you can claim your code contributions. Click Set up later if you do not want to link your accounts.

4. Click Connect LinkedIn to complete your profile. Connecting to LinkedIn will Quickly populate your work history through LinkedIn and verify that your technical contributions match up with your employers.

4. Add additional Email addresses

Click REVIEW EMAIL ADDRESSES to review all the email addresses that you use to contribute or want to associate with your open-source profile.

Click Add Email Address to add your other Email addresses.

5. About Me

The About Me section provides a rich markdown editor where you can write some interesting facts and information about yourself that reflect your interests, influence, or contributions to the open source community.

1. Click Get Started to write about yourself and your open source work experience.

2. Click Save to save your information.

View Profile Visibility, Profile Completion

From the right side pane of the window, you can view and manage profile visibility, view, and complete profile completion details, view any upcoming Linux Foundation events that you have registered for, and many more.

5. Connect LinkedIn and GitHub

Connecting with LinkedIn and GitHub is the fastest and easiest way to affiliate your open-source contributions with your employment history. Your contributions are retrieved and displayed based on your unique usernames and email addresses that you have used to contribute to the open-source community.

Your affiliations also get published to LFX Insights Community Dashboards and your Organization Dashboards, highlighting your efforts to your employer.

Connect LinkedIn Account

To connect your LinkedIn account with your LF account, follow these steps:

2. On the LinkedIn login page, enter your credentials. Click Sign in.

3. Review the Settings > My Work History page that displays your work history based on the work experience you have provided in your LinkedIn account.

Connect GitHub Account

To connect your GitHub account with your LF account, follow these steps:

2. On the next page, authorize your GitHub account.

6. Profile Visibility: (Public/Private)

https://openprofile.dev/profile/johnlf2727

In the Purchases section, you can:

• Check the earned coupons that you have gained when you purchased any events, training, or certifications from the Linux Foundation.

• Earn reward points when you purchase any training and certification products. For every $1.00 spent on training and certification products, you earn 1 point. You need a minimum of 500 reward points to redeem a discount coupon.

• View the transactions related to the purchases you have made through the Linux Foundation.

• View the Individual Enrollments.

• Purchase a Linux.com email.

On this tab, you can view past events that you have already attended or that have expired.

The Linux Foundation’s Travel Fund is intended to enable open-source developers and community members to attend events that they would otherwise be unable to attend due to a lack of funding.

We emphasize funding applicants who are from historically underrepresented or untapped groups and/or those of lower socioeconomic status.

We receive approximately 1,000 requests for funding each year. To maximize our spending, travel fund assistance may only be used for:

• Coach airfare tickets.

• Accommodations (The dates of the event plus one night prior are eligible for reimbursement).

• Ground transportation to and from the airport.

The Linux Foundation is committed to using funds to assist as many people as possible. To achieve this goal:

• We are often unable to fund the same person for multiple events within a single year.

• Travel funding requests with lower costs are more likely to be approved.

• We typically do not fund the same person two years in a row.

• Funding decisions are final. Reapplying for the same event after a denial does not increase your chances of approval.

To apply for the new fund requests, follow these steps:

3. From the left-side navigation pane, navigate to EVENTS>LF Events.

4. On the MY EVENTS page, click the Travel Funding tab. Click the New Funding Application CTA to access the application page.

5. On the Travel Funding Application page, scroll down and check the event that you want to attend. Click the Select button to choose the event. After selecting the event, click Next.

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You can select the event by using the Filter by Name, Time, and Location search buttons given at the top of the Travel Funding Application Page.

6. On the Terms and Conditions page, read the terms and conditions for the travel funding application and click I Agree button.

• Click the Cancel button if you want to cancel your new travel fund application.

• Click the Previous Step button to go back to the event selection page.

Applying for CNCF/PyTorch Events

7. On the About Me page, fill out the following information to complete the application. Click Next Step.

• First and Last Name: Enter your first and last name.

• Email Address and Company: Enter your email address and the company name.

• Link to your LinkedIn, personal website, or GitHub page.

• Enter you GitHub Id.

• Company / Organization / Student / Independent: Enter your company details here or your institute details or write independent.

• Can you receive funds from your organization?: Select from the drop-down.

• If you checked Partial Assistance above, please explain what the company will or will not pay for: If you select that you are getting partial help from your company, then explain in the text box.

• Briefly describe how you are involved in technology and/or open source communities, and why you’d like to attend this conference: Enter your justification in the text box.

• Do you belong to an underrepresented and/or marginalized group? Please check all that apply

• Select the CNCF specific details from the dropdown. Select Yes if you received travel funding from CNCF in the past 12 months.

• Enter the following details that are specific to CNCF events and click Next Step.

• When Applying for PyTorch event, you need to enter the following additional detail.

8. On the Expenses, fill in your expense details and Submit Application.

Travel Fund Request Status

Once you submit your request, you can see your application status on the Travel Funding page.

Once your request is approved by the event team, you can see the status change as Approved on the Travel Funding page.

The Individual Enrollments page of the individual dashboard lets you view and manage your individual subscriptions as a user. By enrolling as an individual member or supporter, you show support for the Linux Foundation and its projects.

Why you should enroll:

• Get big discounts on certification, training, and events.

• Individual membership in the Linux Foundation saves you $100 off certification examinations, which you can utilize once.

To view all individual projects that are available to enroll in as an individual:

2. From the left navigation pane, navigate to Purchases> Individual Enrollments.

3. From the list of the available projects , click Enroll as an Invidual Supporter CTA to enroll.

1. On the Member Enrollment page, enter you contact details and click Next.

1. On the next page, enter your oder details and payment information.

2. confirm your purchase.

For each project, you can have one of the below individual status:

Not Enrolled

If you have never enrolled in that certain project. You can take the step and enroll from this page.

Enrolled and Expired

If your enrollment have been expired, and you didn't renew it. You can take the step and renew from this page.

Enrolled and Expiring Soon

If your enrollment will expire within 30 days, and you have disabled the Auto renew. You can activate the auto renew from this page to ensure the continues of your membership and its benefits.

Enrolled and Active

If your enrollment is active and the auto renew is enabled.

In this case you will have your membership to be renewed automatically.

3. Auto Renew:

Auto renew is a toggle to enable or disable the yearly automatic renewal on your behalf.

Enabling the auto renew, will automatically renew your next cycle before it will be expired in 1 day.

Disabling the auto renew, allow you to renew manually.

6. To view all individual projects that you have enrolled in from my profile.

To apply for the new fund requests, follow these steps:

1. On the LF Events > MY EVENTS page, click the Travel Funding tab. Click the New Funding Application CTA to access the application page.

2. On the Travel Funding Application page, scroll down and select the Community Event. Click Next Step.

1. On the Terms and Conditions page, read the terms and conditions for the visa application and click I agree.

1. On the About Me page, fill out the following information to complete the application:

1. Click Next Step.

2. On the Expenses page, fill in your expense details and submit the application.

To purchase the Linux.com email alias:

2. From the left-side navigation pane, navigate to ABOUT ME > Email Management > Linux.com Email.

3. Click Purchase Email.

3. After you have completed the transaction, go to your account on My Profile Dashboard and navigate to ABOUT ME > Email Management > Linux.com Email page to request the linux.com alias and add the forwarding email address.

You can use these coupon codes by redeeming the reward points.

This section provides details of the training, certifications, events, discounts, and reward points you can redeem.

Earned Coupons

Earned coupons allow you to claim a discount for training, certifications, and events. You are eligible for earned coupons:

• If you have previously registered for any event or purchased any training or certifications from the Linux Foundation, For example, if you have registered for an event, say the Cloud Native conference, you will receive an earned coupon for that.

• If you have purchased any training and certification products. You earn 1 point for every $1 spent on training and certification products. You can redeem a coupon by using these reward points.

Claim the earned coupon:

2. The Redeemable Coupons section appears with the list of training and certifications for which you are eligible to claim the coupon code. Click the Redeem with 500 Points CTA.

3. A pop-up message appears. Click Claim Code.

Access the "Data Visibility" settings to customize who can view specific elements of your profile. You can adjust your privacy settings according to your preferences. your data will either be visible or hidden based on your preference.

We are all aware that an open source maintainer's work is important to the success of our open source projects. When the code is not resolved, they resolve it. Similarly, when the code is not reviewed, they review it. Maintainers are the maestros of an open source opera.

It is reasonable that our maintainers are acknowledged and valued. As a result, LFX has added support for maintainer Credly badges on the Individual Dashboard.

For our maintainers, the process is simple. Follow these simple steps:

1. Access your LFX profile

2. Connect your GitHub identity to your LFX Profile

Maintainer badges are verified through your GitHub identities, so ensure your GitHub identities are connected to your LFX Profile. For more information, see connect GitHub.

3. Congratulations! Enjoy your badge

Congratulations, that's all! We will now verify that you are a maintainer by cross-checking your project's maintainer documentation on the back end. Our maintainer badge validation process takes 7 days. You will be notified.

1. Ensure that your maintainer list is up to date in community management.

• Your LFID.

• Your email registered with this LFID.

• The Project you need access to.

2. In Community Management, mark your project’s maintainers as a maintainer by selecting the 3 dots to the right and selecting Add Maintainer Tag.

3. The maintainer tag should now be shown in the Community Management dashboard.

2. Ensure you have issued your maintainers a Credly maintainer badge

The following template mock-ups are available for project maintainers:

3. Congratulations!! You are all set

Once your maintainers are identified in Community Management and you have issued your maintainers a badge via Credly.

Transactions

To view your transactions for all the purchases you made through the Linux Foundation:

2. In this section, you can view the following transaction details:

   1. All Transactions

   2. Event Tickets Training and Certifications

   3. Individual Support and Linux.com Purchase

In this section, you can view the following transaction details:

• Name, which is the name of the product, event, training, or certification course

• Order ID number, which is also displayed on the order confirmation email

• Transaction Date

• Transaction Status, i.e. Completed

• Transaction Value, which provides the purchase amount

All Transactions

All Transactions provides the transaction details related to all the transactions.

Event Tickets

Event tickets provide transaction details related to the event.

Training and Certifications

Training and Certifications provide the transaction details related to training and certifications.

Individual Supporter Program and Linux.com Purchase

Individual Supporter Program and Linux.com Purchase provide transaction details related to the individual support program and Linux.com purchases.

To access the Settings feature, follow these steps:

2. Click on the Settings icon located on the left navigation pane.

3. Select the sub-feature you want to manage from the left-hand menu.

You can update your profile information, such as basic information, affiliations, and identities.

Update Basic Information

To change your basic information, such as name, email address, postal address, and so on:

2. Under the Basic Information section, you can update the following details:

• First Name: Update your first name.

• Last Name: Update your last name.

• Pronoun: Select the pronoun from the list.

• Current Organization: Add or update your organization.

  The organization name is pre-populated based on your profile information.

  To add a new organization.

  2. Enter the required organization name, if the name is already available in the date base, it will be listed in the drop-down list. You can select the required name of the organization.

  3. If it is a new organization, you have to click the +Add button.

  4. The Add Organization dialog box appears. Enter the Organization URL of your organization, enter the Organization Name, and click Add.

3. Under the Additional Information section, you can update the following details:

• T-Shirt Size: Select your T-shirt size from the Select Size drop-down.

• Street: Provide the name of the street as per your postal address where you currently live.

• City/District: Provide the name of the city or district where you currently live in.

• State/Province: Provide the name of the state or province where you currently live.

• Country: Select the name of the country where you currently live in.

• Postal Code: Provide the postal code of your residence address where you currently live.

• Phone Number: Provide your contact number.

After you finish making the changes, click Save Changes.

You can manage your profile visibility by making your achievements, such as basic information, technical contributions, etc. You can keep all your profile information private or public based on your choice.

To manage profile visibility:

Note: By default, your profile visibility is private.

3. From the top right corner, click the Public Radio button to make your profile's basic information visible to the open source community.

4. To make your profile private (all information visible only to you, not to the community), click the Private Radio button.

1. Change Password

To change your Linux Foundation password, follow these steps:

2. From the left-side navigation pane, click the arrow to expand and navigate to Settings > Password.

3. Provide details in the respective fields, and click Save.

2. Forgot Your Password?

1. Click Send Password Reset Link from the right side of the window to receive the reset link in your registered email address that you provided while creating your account.

2. Go to your email address, and click the Reset Password CTA button in the email that you have received from The Linux Foundation.

3. Provide details in the respective fields, and click Submit.

The Email Management page helps you manage your emails more efficiently. Update your email addresses to stay connected with the Linux Foundation and LF-hosted projects.

Email Addresses feature is the standard feature available on the Email Management page.

Insights gives you complete visibility into project performance and ecosystem trends. Understand your contributor community and make informed decisions with our analytics and reporting tools.

The new release of Insights is now live with a refreshed user interface and new dashboards that make it easier to navigate and find the information that matters most.

On this page, you can add all your email addresses that help identify all your technical contributions. You can customize your email settings for different purposes, such as login and basic communication, as well as meeting invitations.

Add an Email address

Follow these steps to add your email addresses:

1. Navigate to Settings > Email Management.

2. On the EMAIL MANAGEMENT page, enter your email address in the text box and click Add.

1. After adding your email address, you will receive a verification notification on your email address.

2. Once you verify your email address, it will be displayed on this page.

Manage your communication preferences

Follow this step-by-step procedure to efficiently manage your email preferences:

1. On the EMAIL MANAGEMENT page, you will see a list of email addresses associated with your account.

1. Click on the radio button next to the chosen email address for Meeting Invitations. A checkmark should appear, indicating your selection.

1. After selecting your preferences, you will receive the following email at your preferred email address.

1. To change your primary email, repeat the above steps.

Delete your Email address

1. To delete your email address, click Delete next to the chosen email address.

1. On the pop-up window, click the Delete button.

Troubleshooting

What is a Tux Rewards membership?

Tux Rewards Membership is our loyalty program that rewards you for purchasing training and certification from us! There is no fee, and it’s easy to join! You earn 1 point for every $1 spent with us, up to 500 per day. 500 points earn you a 50% off coupon code to be used toward (1) one course, certification exam, bundle, or boot camp.

How do I receive 50% discount coupons for LF training or certifications?

Connect your GitHub and LinkedIn accounts to receive a 50% discount coupon for LF training or certification.

How do I become a Tux Rewards member?

When you spend $500 with us, you will be automatically enrolled as a Tux Rewards member.

Will my previous orders be counted toward my current status?

If you spent $500 or more with us between October 11, 2019, and October 11, 21 you will be automatically enrolled in the Tux Rewards program and receive a 50% discount coupon code to be used toward all courses, certification exams, bundles, and boot camps.

What happens if I refund a purchase?

A refunded order will disqualify that order from counting toward your Tux Rewards balance.

How do I redeem my discount coupon codes?

You can claim your benefits online directly from your user profile. In addition, you will receive emails alerting you to exclusive member offers throughout the year!

How to Redeem Your Coupon Code:

2. On the left navigation pane, click Rewards > Coupons.

3. On the My Coupons subpage, you can view a list of coupons, discounts, and promotions associated with your account.

4. Click on Redeemable Coupons to claim the coupon code.

5. Once you finish generating the coupon code, go to the Training and Certification catalog select the product you are interested in purchasing, choose to enroll, and log into your Linux Foundation account. Then paste the coupon code into the box and proceed through the rest of the checkout process.

6. If you experience issues with your coupon code, please click the orange ‘Get Help’ button on the top right corner of your MyProfile Dashboard.

What do I have to do to stay enrolled as a Tux Reward member?

To remain enrolled in the Tux Reward program, you will need to make at least one purchase (of any amount) from us every three years.

Can I combine Tux Rewards points for multiple Linux Foundation Accounts?

Tux Rewards points are tied to a single Linux Foundation account and may not be combined.

If I make a purchase with an invoice or register using a redemption code will it count toward my Tux Rewards points?

Tux Rewards points are not accumulated for purchases made with an invoice or when using a redemption code.

How long do I have to redeem my coupon?

Once you earn your Tux Rewards 50% coupon by making a purchase of $500 or more, you have two years to use the coupon code generated.

If my purchase totals more than $500 will I receive more than one 50% coupon?

You earn 1 point for every $1 spent with us, with a max of 500 points earned per day. (If your purchase for 1 day exceeds $500, you will earn 500 points and the amount over $500 will not roll over to another day.)

How long will it take for my points to show up after I purchase?

Once you make a purchase that qualifies for Tux Rewards points, it may take up to 72 hours for the points to show up in your portal account.

When you connect to your LinkedIn account, your open source contributions are automatically affiliated, or you can manually populate your work history.

Your work history may be populated based on your profile. You need to connect and sync your LinkedIn account.

1. Click Add Position to add your work history manually.

2. Click Save.

Overview

Insights is an open-source analytical tool that provides insights from analyzing open source software (OSS) projects.

Insights helps project leads and technical managers understand their team members' engagement and participation in open source projects, and identify the most active and productive contributors.

New Features

No new features have been added in this release.

Enhancements Summary:

• Backend Performance: Strengthened backend performance for Organization Dependency, Contributor Dependency, and Leaderboard tables on the Overview page by integrating DBT Platinum models, significantly improving data processing times.

• UI Enhancements: Initiated a clean-up of the plugin's interface to streamline user experience.

• Project Metrics: Enhanced the efficiency of fetching key project metrics data, ensuring more accurate and timely insights.

UI Enhancements

• Active Days Chart Width and Sizing Adjustments: Modified to align with the sizing of other bar charts for visual consistency.

• New Sidebar Navigation: Implemented an enhanced sidebar navigation system for improved user experience.

• Progress Bar Styling Updates: Revised progress bar designs to match our latest stylistic preferences.

• UI Card Alignment: Updated user interface cards to adhere to the new LFX Style Guide, ensuring a cohesive look and feel.

Bug Fixes

• Resolved issues with exporting PNG files in the Geographical Distribution section, mailing list components, and velocity charts.

• Bug fixes in Pagination for Organization and Contributor Dependency charts

• Resolved issues where the Active Contributors chart wasn't loading in the Reports Contributors section.

• Fixed bug on Best Practices flyout sidebar error.

Known Issues

• Some of the projects are still onboarding, so the data may not be correct.

• The date range filter in the dashboard module may not always display the correct data when selecting custom date ranges.

• You may encounter occasional inconsistencies in data synchronization between Insights and external data sources, leading to discrepancies in reporting.

Support

Overview

Insights V3 is an open-source analytical tool that provides insights from analyzing open source software (OSS) projects.

Insights V3 helps project leads and technical managers understand their team members' engagement and participation in open source projects, and identify the most active and productive contributors.

New Features

No new features have been added in this release.

Enhancements Summary:

• Backend Enhancement for Faster Data Loading

  The team has made a new improvement to speed up how quickly data loads. This should make the system work better and improve how users experience it.

UI Enhancements

Text changes:

• Column names on organization-related tables from 'Name' to 'Organization'.

• Column name: Foundation overview -> Project Velocity table from 'Authors' to 'Contributors'.

• changed the card description for the Contributions Outside Work Hours component.

Bug Fixes

• Fix column alignment issues on leaderboard tables

• Enable the filtering of the table in the Project Velocity section on the Foundation overview page

• Fix issues with downloading PNG on the Reports -> Activities page components

• Fix the issue with French Polynesia not showing up on the activities by Geographical Distribution metrics

Known Issues

• Some of the projects are still onboarding, so the data may not be correct.

• The date range filter in the dashboard module may not always display the correct data when selecting custom date ranges.

• You may encounter occasional inconsistencies in data synchronization between Insights V3 and external data sources, leading to discrepancies in reporting.

Support

Overview

Insights V3 is an open-source analytical tool that provides insights from analyzing open-source software (OSS) projects.

Insights V3 helps project leads and technical managers understand their team members' engagement and participation in open-source projects, and identify the most active and productive contributors.

New Features

No new features have been added in this release.

Enhancements Summary:

• Optimized Individual Project Card Data Retrieval: The data fetching for individual project cards has been significantly optimized, resulting in quicker load times and an enhanced user experience.

• Enhanced Loading Performance for Foundation -> Projects Page: Loading times for the Foundation > Projects page have been drastically reduced through the implementation of advanced loading techniques, ensuring smoother user navigation.

• Integration of DBT Models: All data within Insights V3 now utilize DBT (Data Build Tool) models, offering more scalable and robust data handling capabilities.

• Model rendering and performance optimization with Cube Cloud: All dbt models are mapped to cubes and views with defined pre-aggregations in Cube Cloud’s semantic layer, optimizing load times.

• Overall System Performance Improvements: A series of system optimizations have been carried out, leading to noticeable improvements in the tool's performance and reliability.

UI Enhancements

• Enhanced Responsiveness: We have improved the alignment of cards across various screen sizes for a seamless viewing experience.

• Report Filters Redesign: Filters in the Reports section that were previously considered "extra" have now been integrated into the top filter box for easier access.

• New Default Period: The default period for viewing data has been updated to the Last 12 months, allowing for more relevant insights.

• Color Palette Refresh: The site now follows a new color palette to maintain consistency and enhance visual appeal.

• UI Consistency Improvements: Adjustments in alignment, padding, and margins across the platform ensure a unified and more polished look for all cards.

• Project Status Indicator: Projects still in the onboarding phase will now be highlighted with a subtle red color for better visibility.

• Updated Navigation: Clicking the LFX Logo will now redirect users to the Insights landing page, streamlining navigation.

• Clarified Chart Descriptions: The description for the "Contribution outside working hours" chart has been refined for clarity.

Bug Fixes

• Rectify the Best Practices category mismatch issue

• Update the tooltip data for the Reports -> Active Contributors chart to reflect the Last 10 Years time range accurately

• Ensure the presence of the Hyperledger Foundation logo on the Hyperledger card

• Address the rounding-off error in the Software Value calculation

• Fix the pagination bug on the Foundation -> Projects page

• Eliminate the 100-row loading limit for sub-projects

Known Issues

• Some of the projects are still onboarding, so the data may not be correct.

• The date range filter in the dashboard module may not always display the correct data when selecting custom date ranges.

• You may encounter occasional inconsistencies in data synchronization between Insights V3 and external data sources, leading to discrepancies in reporting.

Support

Welcome to Insights, an open-source project analytics tool that empowers you with valuable data-driven insights.

Insights is a pre-release software version made available to users for testing and feedback. This means you may encounter occasional changes to the user interface, features, and functionality.

Active Community Engagement:

Encourage you to actively participate in the Insights community by providing feedback, reporting bugs, and suggesting improvements.

Your feedback plays a crucial role in shaping the direction of feature development and prioritization.

Ongoing Data Integration

The tool fetches data from various sources, including your open-source project repositories, and updates this information regularly.

Data Source Monitoring

What is Insights

Insights is an open source analytical tool that provides insights from analyzing open source software (OSS) projects.

Insights helps project leads and technical managers understand their team members' engagement and participation in open source projects, and identify the most active and productive contributors.

The tool has many features that can be very useful in several ways, such as:

1. Data Visualization and Reporting: Insights will use data visualization techniques to make it easier to understand the metrics and reports generated by the software.

2. Code Analysis: Insights analyzes the project's codebase for metrics such as code complexity, and code quality that help project leads and managers identify potential areas for improvement.

3. Development metrics: Metrics such as commit frequency, pull request acceptance rates, and time-to-resolution for issues can provide insights into the project's development process and help project leads and managers identify areas for improvement.

4. Integration with other tools: Integration with other tools commonly used in software development, such as Git, GitHub, or Jira, can provide a more competent view of the project's development and make it easier for contributors and managers to track progress.

5. Customization and flexibility: Allowing users to customize the analytics tool to fit their specific needs and workflows can increase its usefulness and adoption.

The target audience for Insights can vary depending on its specific features and functionalities. Here are some of the key target audience groups that can benefit from this tool:

Insights is the perfect tool for you if you:

• Track the performance of open source projects in real time.

• Want to analyze data quickly?

• Are looking for an online reporting tool.

• Want to download the reports in CSV or any other format?

• Compare the reports for the selected time period.

• Measure the project's growth and the team's performance.

• Track historical data to identify trends and patterns.

• Detect potential issues early and take corrective actions.

To see the detailed definition, click > to expand.

To use the new Insights user interface, follow these steps:

2. The Insights Dashboard is the default dashboard.

3. You can see all the foundation and project cards on the main page. Alternatively, search the project or a foundation using the Search Bar.

Insights has a user-friendly interface that is easy to navigate. The tool is designed to be intuitive that means you can quickly learn how to use it and start gaining insights from your data.

On the Home page, the foundation cards are designed to show you real-time data and key metrics related to the foundation and its projects.

A foundation card displays the following key metrics:

Interact with Foundation Cards

A foundation card has the following details:

1. On the top of the card, you can see multiple icons showing following details:

   4. It shows the various data sources that are integrated.

2. It shows the key metrics of the foundation.

Here's the table with more detailed descriptions for each activity type:

Click on a Foundation Card from the Home Page or search (1) for the foundation using the search box at the top.

The Home Page provides all the important analytics about your foundations and projects. It is designed to give you a quick overview of your data and help you navigate the tool easily.

This page focuses on the Foundation Cards and the individual Project Cards, which serve as the core navigational elements, presenting the key data metrics.

1. Select the Projects and the Foundations: The search box at the top of the main menu helps you find a particular project or repository.

The Foundation Overview page in Insights provides a comprehensive snapshot of your open source foundation, enabling you to gain valuable insights into your projects' performance and growth.

Analyze the Foundation Dashboard

Header Section

At the top of the page, you will find the header section, which includes the following elements:

1. Foundation Name:

The name of your foundation is displayed prominently at the top of the page, providing clear identification.

2. Project Seach Box

3. Key Metrics

At the top, you will see the following four high-level metrics:

1. Projects: The metric shows the total projects within the foundation.

2. Contributors: It shows the total number of contributors among all the projects within the foundation.

3. Lines of Code: Displays the total lines of code written for all the projects within the foundation.

4. Organizations: The metric shows the total number of organizations that have contributed to the projects within the foundation.

Left Navigation Search Box

Using this search box, you can select another foundation or a project.

Navigating Back

The metric categorizes your projects based on their maturity level and rating.

This helps you to see how projects are distributed across different maturity levels and ratings, allowing you to make informed decisions about resource allocation and project management.

At each maturity level, projects are further segregated as per rating.

For example, click on the pie chart under the Incubating Projects card to see the projects' categorization according to their ratings.

On the Foundation Overview page, you will find the Project Ecosystem Metrics. This section includes two informative charts.

Project Ecosystem Metrics

Project Ecosystem Metrics in an open source foundation represent quantitative measurements that provide insights into the health, growth, and diversity of projects within the foundation's ecosystem. These metrics involve data analysis across various dimensions, such as:

• Project Maturity Levels: Categorization of projects based on their developmental stage, community engagement, and stability.

• Growth Trends: Analysis of the number of projects being accepted over time, indicating the expansion and attraction of the foundation's ecosystem.

• Diversity Indices: Evaluation of the diversity within projects and their communities, assessing the inclusiveness and global reach of the foundation's ecosystem.

• Sustainability Indicators: Insights into the long-term viability of projects, including funding, resource allocation, and project continuity plans.

You will see the total number of projects of the foundation as per their maturity level.

Projects Accepted Over Time

• The chart enables visualization of growth and acceptance patterns for new projects.

• Hovering over the chart reveals the count of projects accepted during specific time frames.

• It presents a historical trend of project acceptances into your foundation over time.

Projects Accepted Trends

• Provides analysis of acceptance rates to identify periods of high or low project acceptance.

• The subsequent chart illustrates the trend of projects approved by your foundation.

Project velocity in open-source projects refers to the rate at which development tasks are completed and features are delivered. It measures the amount of work done in a specific time frame. A higher velocity indicates greater efficiency and progress, while a lower velocity may indicate challenges or bottlenecks. Monitoring project velocity helps teams evaluate their performance and plan future tasks accordingly, ensuring consistent project advancement.

The Project Velocity chart displays data from the last 12 months.

1. On the Y-axis, there's a logarithmic scale representing PRs and Issues.

2. On the X-axis, there's a logarithmic scale representing commits.

3. The chart visualizes the correlation between code changes and collaboration.

Leaderboard: Project Velocity

To further understand the project's velocity, check the leaderboard. This ranks projects based on their commit numbers and provides a comparative view of their commits, PRs, and issues. This leaderboard can help in identifying the most active projects at a glance.

1. Compare their contributors, commit counts, PRs, and issues in a single view.

On the landing page, the project cards are designed to show you real-time data and key metrics related to each project.

A project card displays the following key metrics:

Interact with Project Cards

When you click on a project card, it opens up an overview page dedicated to that specific project. This overview page provides more detailed information about the project, such as in-depth analytics, charts, and other relevant data.

The Project Card has the following details:

1. GitHub Icon: Click the (1) GitHub icon to go to the GitHub repositories of the project.

2. Aggregated data: it shows the real-time data of contributions, commits, PRs, issues, stars, and forks for the project.

3. Info Icon: shows the date and the time when the Best Practices Score was last updated.

On the Projects page, you can see the project cards of the selected foundation with their project maturity tags.

You can filter the project cards using the maturity level Category and best practice score Rating, filter options.

The COCOMO (Constructive Cost Model) is a widely used model that estimates the effort, time, and cost associated with software development projects.

The model takes into account factors such as project size, complexity, team experience, and development environment.

The COCOMO model consists of three different levels or modes:

1. Basic COCOMO: This mode is used for early-stage project estimates and focuses on estimating effort based on lines of code (LOC). It uses a simple formula to calculate the effort required for a project, taking into account the project size in KLOC (thousands of lines of code).

Constants based on Software Project Types (stored in the DB):

For more information, see: