Ben Balter • 1/2/2018

Why you probably shouldn't add a CLA to your open source project

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This article argues against using Contributor License Agreements (CLAs) in open source projects. It explains what a CLA is, why projects adopt them (often for legal risk management), and the negative impact they can have on community growth and contributor participation, especially for newcomers and developers from non-traditional backgrounds.

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