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Meetwith Open-source initiative

Meetwith Open-source initiative

Objective
Mission
To empower developers and businesses globally by providing an open, extensible platform for managing coaching, freelancing, and solo professional workflows.
Goals
  • Accelerate adoption of Meetwith as a standard tool for coaches and freelancers.
  • Build a community of contributors to improve and extend the platform.
  • Increase transparency and trust by allowing users to audit the codebase.
  • Enable integrations and customizations that expand Meetwith’s use cases.
Scope
Open Source
  • Core scheduling and session management features
  • Availability block
  • Booking History
    • clients dashboard and
    • booked sessions
  • Groups
  • Contacts
  • Calendar management
  • Payment and Wallet integration framework
  • Notifications functionality - Email, Discord, Telegram
  • Discord bot
Proprietary
  • Hosting for the core functionalities
  • Advanced AI-wrapper for all core functionalities
  • Priority support
License
The Apache 2.0 license is one of the most popular open-source licenses, known for being permissive and business-friendly. Here’s a breakdown of what it entails and how you can adopt it for Meetwith:
What is the Apache 2.0 License?
The Apache 2.0 license allows users to freely use, modify, and distribute your software, even for commercial purposes, with a few key conditions:
  • Attribution: Users must give proper credit to the original authors of the software.
  • Patent Grant: It includes an explicit grant of patent rights from contributors to users, which protects against patent litigation.
  • Modification Disclosure: If someone modifies the code and distributes it, they must include a notice of what was changed.
  • No Warranty: The license disclaims warranties, meaning you’re not liable for how the software is used.
  • Redistribution: Users can redistribute the software under the same license terms.
Why Choose Apache 2.0?
  • Business-Friendly: It’s permissive, meaning companies can use it in proprietary software without needing to open-source their own code.
  • Patent Protection: The patent clause is a big draw for companies worried about intellectual property issues.
  • Widely Adopted: It’s used by major projects like Kubernetes, TensorFlow, and Elasticsearch, making it a trusted choice.
How to Adopt the Apache 2.0 License
  • Add the License File:
    • Create a LICENSE file in the root of your repository.
    • Copy the full text of the Apache 2.0 license, which you can find here.
  • Include a License Header in Each File:
    • Add a short license header to the top of each source code file. It typically looks like this: Licensed under the Apache License, Version 2.0 (the "License"); you may not use this file except in compliance with the License. You may obtain a copy of the License at http://www.apache.org/licenses/LICENSE-2.0
Unless required by applicable law or agreed to in writing, software distributed under the License is distributed on an "AS IS" BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF ANY KIND, either express or implied. See the License for the specific language governing permissions and limitations under the License. ```
  • Update Documentation:
    • Clearly state in your README or documentation that the project is licensed under Apache 2.0.
    • Include a link to the license file.
  • Review for Compliance:
    • Ensure your code doesn’t include third-party components that conflict with the Apache 2.0 license.
    • If you’re using dependencies, check their licenses to avoid compatibility issues.
  • Announce the License:
    • When we open-source Meetwith, we should highlight the license in your launch materials (blog posts, GitHub repo, etc.) to build trust and transparency with your community.
Key Considerations
  • Compatibility: Apache 2.0 is compatible with many other licenses, but not all. If you’re integrating third-party libraries, double-check their licenses.
  • Community Trust: The permissive nature of Apache 2.0 can encourage adoption, but some contributors may prefer more restrictive licenses like GPL if they want to ensure derivative works remain open source.
Community strategy
  • Community Building:
    • Launch a dedicated GitHub repository with clear documentation.
    • Create a contributor guide (how to get started, coding standards, etc.).
    • Establish a code of conduct to foster a welcoming environment.
    • Identify and engage early champions to seed the community.
  • Engagement Channels:
    • Slack/Discord for real-time collaboration.
    • GitHub Discussions for feature requests and Q&A.
    • Regular blog updates to showcase progress and highlight contributors.
  • Governance:
    • Define how decisions will be made:
      • Core maintainers
      • Voting process
    • Set up a roadmap to guide contributions and align efforts.
Business model
  • Monetization:
    • Offer a hosted version of Meetwith with premium features (e.g., Meetwith Pro).
    • Provide enterprise support and consulting services.
    • Develop a marketplace for paid integrations and extensions.
  • Value Proposition:
    • Open source drives adoption, which increases demand for your hosted services.
    • Transparency builds trust, attracting more users and partners.
Launch Plan
  • Preparation:
    • Audit the codebase to remove sensitive information (e.g., API keys, proprietary code).
    • Write comprehensive documentation (setup guide, API references, etc.).
    • Create a marketing plan to announce the open-source launch.
  • Launch:
    • Publish the repository on GitHub.
    • Announce the launch via blog posts, newsletters, and social media.
    • Host a launch event (e.g., webinar, live coding session) to engage the community.
  • Post-Launch:
    • Actively respond to issues and pull requests to build trust with contributors.
    • Regularly update the roadmap and communicate progress.
    • Recognize and reward top contributors (e.g., swag, shoutouts).
Risk and Mitigation
  • Risk: Forks could compete with your hosted version.
    • Mitigation: Focus on delivering superior hosting and support services.
  • Risk: Low community engagement.
    • Mitigation: Invest in community building and actively promote the project.
  • Risk: Security vulnerabilities in the open-source code.
    • Mitigation: Implement a security review process for contributions.
Meetwith
Meetwith
/
📝
Product Documents
/
Meetwith Open-source initiative

Meetwith Open-source initiative

Objective
Mission
To empower developers and businesses globally by providing an open, extensible platform for managing coaching, freelancing, and solo professional workflows.
Goals
  • Accelerate adoption of Meetwith as a standard tool for coaches and freelancers.
  • Build a community of contributors to improve and extend the platform.
  • Increase transparency and trust by allowing users to audit the codebase.
  • Enable integrations and customizations that expand Meetwith’s use cases.
Scope
Open Source
  • Core scheduling and session management features
  • Availability block
  • Booking History
    • clients dashboard and
    • booked sessions
  • Groups
  • Contacts
  • Calendar management
  • Payment and Wallet integration framework
  • Notifications functionality - Email, Discord, Telegram
  • Discord bot
Proprietary
  • Hosting for the core functionalities
  • Advanced AI-wrapper for all core functionalities
  • Priority support
License
The Apache 2.0 license is one of the most popular open-source licenses, known for being permissive and business-friendly. Here’s a breakdown of what it entails and how you can adopt it for Meetwith:
What is the Apache 2.0 License?
The Apache 2.0 license allows users to freely use, modify, and distribute your software, even for commercial purposes, with a few key conditions:
  • Attribution: Users must give proper credit to the original authors of the software.
  • Patent Grant: It includes an explicit grant of patent rights from contributors to users, which protects against patent litigation.
  • Modification Disclosure: If someone modifies the code and distributes it, they must include a notice of what was changed.
  • No Warranty: The license disclaims warranties, meaning you’re not liable for how the software is used.
  • Redistribution: Users can redistribute the software under the same license terms.
Why Choose Apache 2.0?
  • Business-Friendly: It’s permissive, meaning companies can use it in proprietary software without needing to open-source their own code.
  • Patent Protection: The patent clause is a big draw for companies worried about intellectual property issues.
  • Widely Adopted: It’s used by major projects like Kubernetes, TensorFlow, and Elasticsearch, making it a trusted choice.
How to Adopt the Apache 2.0 License
  • Add the License File:
    • Create a LICENSE file in the root of your repository.
    • Copy the full text of the Apache 2.0 license, which you can find here.
  • Include a License Header in Each File:
    • Add a short license header to the top of each source code file. It typically looks like this: Licensed under the Apache License, Version 2.0 (the "License"); you may not use this file except in compliance with the License. You may obtain a copy of the License at http://www.apache.org/licenses/LICENSE-2.0
Unless required by applicable law or agreed to in writing, software distributed under the License is distributed on an "AS IS" BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF ANY KIND, either express or implied. See the License for the specific language governing permissions and limitations under the License. ```
  • Update Documentation:
    • Clearly state in your README or documentation that the project is licensed under Apache 2.0.
    • Include a link to the license file.
  • Review for Compliance:
    • Ensure your code doesn’t include third-party components that conflict with the Apache 2.0 license.
    • If you’re using dependencies, check their licenses to avoid compatibility issues.
  • Announce the License:
    • When we open-source Meetwith, we should highlight the license in your launch materials (blog posts, GitHub repo, etc.) to build trust and transparency with your community.
Key Considerations
  • Compatibility: Apache 2.0 is compatible with many other licenses, but not all. If you’re integrating third-party libraries, double-check their licenses.
  • Community Trust: The permissive nature of Apache 2.0 can encourage adoption, but some contributors may prefer more restrictive licenses like GPL if they want to ensure derivative works remain open source.
Community strategy
  • Community Building:
    • Launch a dedicated GitHub repository with clear documentation.
    • Create a contributor guide (how to get started, coding standards, etc.).
    • Establish a code of conduct to foster a welcoming environment.
    • Identify and engage early champions to seed the community.
  • Engagement Channels:
    • Slack/Discord for real-time collaboration.
    • GitHub Discussions for feature requests and Q&A.
    • Regular blog updates to showcase progress and highlight contributors.
  • Governance:
    • Define how decisions will be made:
      • Core maintainers
      • Voting process
    • Set up a roadmap to guide contributions and align efforts.
Business model
  • Monetization:
    • Offer a hosted version of Meetwith with premium features (e.g., Meetwith Pro).
    • Provide enterprise support and consulting services.
    • Develop a marketplace for paid integrations and extensions.
  • Value Proposition:
    • Open source drives adoption, which increases demand for your hosted services.
    • Transparency builds trust, attracting more users and partners.
Launch Plan
  • Preparation:
    • Audit the codebase to remove sensitive information (e.g., API keys, proprietary code).
    • Write comprehensive documentation (setup guide, API references, etc.).
    • Create a marketing plan to announce the open-source launch.
  • Launch:
    • Publish the repository on GitHub.
    • Announce the launch via blog posts, newsletters, and social media.
    • Host a launch event (e.g., webinar, live coding session) to engage the community.
  • Post-Launch:
    • Actively respond to issues and pull requests to build trust with contributors.
    • Regularly update the roadmap and communicate progress.
    • Recognize and reward top contributors (e.g., swag, shoutouts).
Risk and Mitigation
  • Risk: Forks could compete with your hosted version.
    • Mitigation: Focus on delivering superior hosting and support services.
  • Risk: Low community engagement.
    • Mitigation: Invest in community building and actively promote the project.
  • Risk: Security vulnerabilities in the open-source code.
    • Mitigation: Implement a security review process for contributions.