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# [How to Document Governing Procedures for Open-Source Communities](https://freecodecamp.org/news/how-to-document-governing-procedures-for-open-source-communities?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

In open source communities, we often discuss contribution guidelines, codes of conduct, and onboarding new contributors. But one thing we don’t talk about nearly enough? Governance. Governance sounds serious. But at its core, it simply means: how do ...

Jul 16, 2025 · 5 min read · freecodecamp.org  
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