DrupalCon Los Angeles 2015: How do we encourage repeat contributions to Drupal Core?

This talk focuses on strategies to enhance the success rate of first-time contributors in the tech community. The speaker presents data on the average time from a contributor's first comment to their first core patch and the average response time for review processes. The session emphasizes the importance of fostering a culture of consistent contributions, recognizing initial efforts, and implementing changes to remove barriers for repeat contributions. Additionally, the discussion includes how to integrate sustainable contribution time into business costs to encourage ongoing participation.