Contributing to Open Source

SK Telecom actively encourages its members to contribute to external open source projects, for example by submitting patches. If you find a bug or improve some code, contribute it back to the open source project. Doing so benefits not only individuals but the company as well.

• Benefits of Open Source Contribution

That said, there are a few things to keep in mind. Although it is not common, jumping in without an understanding of, and a strategy for, the open source project and its community can lead to disappointment. In particular, it can not only damage the company’s reputation within the community but also create legal risk. This guide was written to help prevent such legal issues and to enable effective collaboration with the open source community. It explains several requirements that SK Telecom members must follow before contributing to an open source project, along with the right way to contribute.

Useful Knowledge for Open Source Contribution

First, here is some information that may help with open source contribution. (If you are already familiar with general open source contribution, feel free to skip this section.)

• Types of Open Source Contribution
• Open Source Project Membership
• Key Documents in an Open Source Project
• How to Become a Good Contributor
• How to Identify a Good Project to Contribute To
• How to Communicate

SK Telecom Open Source Contribution Rules

SK Telecom respects the value of collaborating with the open source community and, to that end, encourages its members to contribute to external open source projects. However, there are several rules that must be followed to protect SK Telecom’s intellectual property and to prevent unintentional copyright infringement.

• Open Source Contribution Rules

SK Telecom Open Source Contribution Process

In accordance with SK Telecom’s open source contribution rules, members follow the contribution process below when contributing to external open source projects.

• Open Source Contribution Process