The Incubator PMC (IPMC) oversees podlings and mentors. This path provides background and exercises for effective participation.
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Key: π Guide π₯οΈ Slide Deck ποΈ Video 𧩠Quiz π§ Practice / Scenario
π Read: Incubator PMC Onboarding
π₯οΈ Slide deck: IPMC Onboarding
ποΈ Watch: IPMC Onboarding
𧩠Quiz: IPMC Onboarding Quiz
π§ Practice: IPMC Scenarios Training
π IPMC Oversight - how the IPMC provides high-level oversight, guidance, and course correction across podlings
π Incubation Explained - overview of the Incubatorβs purpose, practices, and lessons learned
π Podling Orientation Guide - introduction to the incubation process and expectations for new podlings
π Who Does What - clarifies roles and responsibilities across the ASF, IPMC, mentors, and podling PMCs
π Why Governance Matters - explains why governance is central to ASF culture and how the IPMC ensures itβs practiced during incubation
π₯οΈ ASF Values - introduction to the core cultural values of the ASF
ποΈ ASF Values - video of ASF Values presentation
π Governance in Practice - guidance on applying ASF governance principles in podling communities
π₯οΈ Governance in Practice (Slide Deck) - how ASF governance works day to day
ποΈ Governance in Practice - turning ASF principles into everyday project practice
π Common Myths About the Incubator - corrects frequent misunderstandings about votes, timelines, and oversight within the Incubator
π Voting and Consensus in Practice - how consensus and voting shape decision-making in ASF projects
π₯οΈ Voting and Consensus in Practice (Slide Deck) - understanding how Apache communities make decisions
ποΈ Voting and Consensus in Practice - how ASF projects make transparent, inclusive, and consensus-driven decisions
π Communication in Apache Projects - how podlings should use mailing lists, chat tools, and meetings to ensure open, archived communication
π Vendor Neutrality - ensuring projects remain independent of single-vendor control
πNeutrality In Practice β practical guidance on how incubating projects maintain community-led, vendor-neutral governance
π₯οΈ Vendor Neutrality (Slide Deck) - why balanced governance keeps Apache projects healthy and independent
ποΈ Vendor Neutrality - how to maintain a balanced and independent community free from single-vendor dominance
π Interacting with ASF Infrastructure - overview of Infra responsibilities and support boundaries
π₯οΈ Branding & Identity (Slide Deck) - guidance on name use, logo policy, and protecting ASF trademarks
ποΈ Branding & Identity - how podlings and the IPMC can ensure consistent and compliant branding practices
π Third-Party Branding and Incubating Projects - managing podling and third-party branding responsibilities
π Legal Basics - understanding licensing and contributor requirements relevant to IPMC review
π Project Report Guide - guidance on preparing and submitting ASF project reports to the Board
π§ Incubator Reporting Scenarios - interactive exercises on writing and reviewing effective podling reports
π Measuring Podling Health - how the IPMC assesses podling activity, diversity, and mentor engagement
π Graduation Criteria - requirements and indicators the IPMC considers when approving graduation
π Common Red Flags - issues IPMC members and mentors should watch for in podlings
π IPMC Reflection and Oversight - lessons and patterns from case studies to strengthen oversight and mentoring practices
π Incubator Case Studies - examples of challenges and successes from past podlings
π Practicing The Apache Way - scenario-based cases from real Incubator situations (anonymized)
π Incubator Discussion Trends - long-term patterns in general@ list topics over ten years
π Mentor Engagement Patterns - data-driven analysis of mentor participation, sign-offs, and responsiveness
π Mentor Trends - common podling issues and mentoring patterns from recent report analysis