Let's discuss challenges we face having such a large community. Are the processes around the Drupal project equipped to handle such a large number of contributors? Do we still experience growing pains? What problems are hidden by that large number, like the limited number high-end contributors and burnout. Does it even make sense to strive for bigger numbers in all aspects of the community?
Let's also discuss ways we might shift our focus, like supporting smaller, more productive events, one-on-one mentoring programs to help nurture existing contributors, and other ways to make sure we get the most out of our limited volunteer hours and efforts.
The long tail of Drupal 8.0 contribution
It would be more important to enlarge the team of top developers who can solve the really hard problems than to add 1,000 more contributors.
Litte sprints with 5-10 people are more effective than huge ones with 500 people.
Local events and local mentorship is more beneficiant and more effective.
Also talking xjm Drupal 8 release manager.
Also talking Chris. If the only purpose of the mentoring program is to find Unicorns then there might be better ways as well.
34% People were frustrated with the complex issue queue process.
32% Bugs and patches don't get reviewed and fixed fast enough.
The size of the Drupal code-base is overwhelming and too complex to figure it out.