About this talk
This talk presents research on Drupal commit data conducted by Dries Buytaert and his colleague, which explores the landscape of Drupal development, including the extent and sources of sponsorship behind the work. The speaker proposes a theoretical framework that captures the complex, often unquantifiable contributions within the Drupal community, informed by public sphere theory from scholars such as Jürgen Habermas and John Dewey. The session delves into how proposals are deliberated and influence change in the Drupal ecosystem, examining various collaborative environments including IRC, issue queues, user groups, and events like DrupalCamps and DrupalCons. It highlights the relationship between the Drupal community and the public, emphasizing its contributions to the greater good.
