Description
Building an Inner Source community requires create a safe space of collaboration, communication and work. This space should be bounded with a set of rules, standards, and responsabilities. This kind of things are usually defined in a Code of Conduct.
Defining a Code of Conduct within an InnerSource project is essential for fostering a welcoming and inclusive community environment. It sets clear expectations for behavior and establishes guidelines that promote respectful and collaborative interactions among project contributors. A well-crafted Code of Conduct helps prevent and address issues such as harassment, discrimination, and toxic behavior, ensuring that everyone feels safe and valued within the project. By providing a framework for positive and inclusive participation, a Code of Conduct encourages diverse perspectives, enhances collaboration, and ultimately leads to the development of higher-quality open-source software.
It is very common to have a CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md file as part of the repository of an InnerSource project, so it could be usefull to extend the Standar Base Documentation pattern including a reference about this file, its goals, and adding a template.
A good template can be an adapted version of the Code of Conduct provided by the Contributor Covenant, a very extended used by many communities and projects.
This issue is opened with the goal to extend the Standar Base Documentation pattern adding some references, and a template of a Code of Conduct. That it will help new InnerSource projects to accelerate the adoption, and promoting the collaboration with their communities.