What’s it like for Microsoft to manage open source projects? What’s in it for Microsoft?

Name: What’s it like for Microsoft to manage open source projects? What’s in it for Microsoft?
Uploaded: 2026-09-21T16:00:21+00:00
Description: Amanda Silver explains how Microsoft engages with open source, including community-driven documentation and upstream contributions to projects like...

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Amanda Silver explains how Microsoft engages with open source, including community-driven documentation and upstream contributions to projects like Kubernetes, Apache, and the Linux kernel, and why that work matters for interoperability and product quality.

Overview

The video discusses Microsoft’s approach to managing and participating in open source projects, including:

Community-driven documentation and collaboration
Contributing to foundational technologies such as:
- Kubernetes
- Apache projects
- The Linux kernel
How open source participation can:
- Improve Microsoft products through shared innovation and feedback loops
- Increase interoperability across platforms and ecosystems
- Help build and sustain large developer communities

Visual Studio Code is highlighted as an example of open source collaboration operating at significant scale, with community involvement shaping the product and its ecosystem.