Discover strategies for fostering long-term growth and sustainability in open-source communities and ecosystems in this 29-minute conference talk by John Samuel from Erlang Solutions. Explore the importance of community in open-source technology adoption, focusing on RabbitMQ as a case study. Learn about the responsibilities companies have in nurturing open-source communities, the benefits of fostering community growth, and how open-source solutions help organizations navigate change and volatility. Gain insights into the open-source ethos, the power of sharing and trust, and the compound effect of community-driven innovation. Understand why community matters in the open-source landscape and how it contributes to the long-term success of both the technology and the companies that adopt it.