The Sylius Team is thrilled to introduce the Sylius Key Contributors program, a new initiative designed to actively engage our community members in shaping Sylius’ future. This program marks a significant step toward making our project more collaborative and open to contributions.
The decision to launch the Key Contributors program was driven by a desire to refine and improve how Sylius operates as an open-source project. Through careful review, we identified key areas for improvement to align with Sylius’ evolving needs:
Previously, there was a group that consisted of both Sylius’ internal developers (paid employees) and external, voluntary contributors. Moving forward, the Key Contributors program will focus exclusively on external developers, serving as a consulting board while internal team decisions remain separate.
We’ve observed variations in availability and contributions among community members. The Key Contributors program aims to foster a more uniform and impactful collaboration by creating clearer expectations and guidelines.
Transparency is essential. In the past, there was limited guidance on how to get involved or understand the expectations for community roles. The new program introduces structured pathways for involvement, making it easier for contributors to see how their efforts can make a difference.
By removing any unintended hierarchies from the previous structure, the Key Contributors program emphasizes our shared goal of building an open-source ecosystem thriving on collaboration and growth.
Members of the Sylius Key Contributors program will enjoy:
The success of the Sylius Key Contributors program wouldn’t be possible without the incredible support of companies that actively endorse their developers’ open-source activities. Many of the contributions we’ve analyzed come from developers whose employers recognize the value of open-source and allocate time for them to contribute.
We especially want to highlight the role of Sylius Solution and Technology Partners in this ecosystem. These partners not only collaborate with us on projects but also create environments where their developers can thrive in contributing to Sylius and the broader open-source community. Becoming a Sylius partner is a direct way for companies to amplify their impact, support innovation, and demonstrate leadership in the open-source space.
To all the companies enabling their developers to give back to the Sylius ecosystem, whether through partnership or dedicated time for contributions, thank you! Your support is visible in the stats we’re basing this initiative on, and it makes a huge difference.
Membership is awarded to community members actively contributing to Sylius. Activities are measured and evaluated quarterly by the Sylius Team. Contributions are recognized in the following areas:
No tiers exist in the program – all members share equal status as Key Contributors.
After running a quarterly analysis, we are proud to announce the first members of the Sylius Key Contributors program:
Their outstanding contributions have set a high standard, and we’re excited to see this community-driven initiative grow.
The Sylius Key Contributors program reflects our commitment to fostering a transparent, supportive, and motivational environment for contributors. Together, we’re building a stronger Sylius community, and we invite all of you to join us in this journey.
