GitHub Galaxy Brain

[abubakaristiak]

How can you effectively manage and organize multiple contributors in a large open-source GitHub project to ensure smooth collaboration and reduce conflicts during pull requests?

[programmerabi]

To manage contributors in a large GitHub project:

Branching Strategy: Use GitFlow or Trunk-Based Development.
Documentation: Provide a clear README and contribution guidelines.
PR Templates: Standardize PR submissions.
Code Reviews: Require at least one review per PR.
GitHub Actions: Automate tests and checks.
Merge Conflicts: Sync branches regularly.
Issue Labels: Prioritize and categorize issues.
Automated Releases: Use GitHub Actions for versioning.
Community: Foster open communication and recognize contributors.