Introduction
The Ansible Community Day Berlin 2023 was an exceptional gathering of Ansible enthusiasts, where attendees had the opportunity to connect, collaborate, and gain insights into the evolving landscape of automation. Amidst the bustling event, we had the privilege to sit down with Carol Chen, a key figure in the Ansible community, and discuss the strategies and exciting developments in Ansible.
Meet Carol Chen: An Advocate for Community Building
Carol Chen, Open Source Community Architect at Red Hat, advocates for community-driven development and collaboration. With her dynamic leadership, she is pivotal in fostering engagement and interaction within the Ansible community.
The Significance of Community Strategy
In our conversation, Carol shed light on the community’s strategy, emphasizing the importance of alignment and standardization within the Ansible community. She mentioned that Ansible is all about community, and ensuring that all community members share common practices and guidelines is key to its growth.
To this end, she pointed to Greg Sutcliffe’s talk during the event, which provided valuable insights into the Ansible community’s strategy. One notable recent development is the launch of a new forum where Ansible users can come together to ask questions, discuss ideas, and share events. The forum aims to be a central hub for the Ansible community’s diverse activities.
A Call for Collaboration and Feedback
Carol encouraged all Ansible enthusiasts to engage in the community’s ongoing projects and initiatives actively. She highlighted the significance of feedback and collaboration, emphasizing that contributions to the Ansible community are not limited to code but also extend to ideas, discussions, and events.
The Ansible community is dynamic and ever-evolving, driven by passionate individuals who seek to share their knowledge and experiences with others. Carol’s call to action resonates with the community’s collaboration and knowledge-sharing spirit.
The Ansible Bullhorn Newsletter
Carol also shared information about the Ansible Bullhorn newsletter, which has transitioned to a weekly publication due to the sheer volume of exciting developments in the Ansible world. This newsletter is about showcasing Red Hat’s initiatives and highlights contributions from across the Ansible community. It is a valuable resource for staying updated on Ansible news, releases, events, and much more.