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# Open source landscape research

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## Who even contributes to Open Source software?

SlashData approximates that 3 out of 5 developers contribute to open source. 

Open source contributors are more likely to be working with the emerging technologies of the future. 

61% of open source developers are involved in emerging technologies of the future like Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Mobile Computing, Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality. 

In contrast to 49% of non open source contributors. 

Developers in South Asia, Middle East, and Africa are more likely to contribute to open source than not. 

44% of open source developers are from South Asia, Middle East, and Africa. 

In contrast to 39% of non open source contributors. 


Why do developers contribute to open source software?




Developers paid to contribute to open source are less likely to contribute for a sense of belonging or to solve a problem in the world. 
How do non-profit organizations support open source?

How do businesses contribute to open source?

Why do businesses contribute to open source?


Sources
Who and Why contributes to Open Source - SlashData Webinars
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VezCQJK9SzA



