Scarf Research: Q2 Research Into Open Source Usage is Available

Our second report of 2023 analyzes the data coming from downloads and documentation consumption in the second quarter of 2023. Looking at over 2500 packages, we discovered some fascinating trends and revealed some unprecedented data points that can benefit not only the industry but individual companies producing open source software. In this report you will discover a detailed breakdown of the enterprises that downloaded the most open source, the countries with the largest increase of downloads, the container registries tracked in Q2, and more. 

[ Read the Full State of Open Source Usage Report ]

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Scarf at FOSSY 2023

We had a great time at FOSSY 2023 on July 13th and 14th, where we shared our insights and expertise on open source software. Our CEO Avi Press discussed the ethical and security implications of collecting OSS usage data, while our Head of Open Source Strategy Matt Yonkovit explored how to boost your project’s adoption, usage and community engagement with Emily Omier. He also gave a talk on how to balance profit and community without compromising your open source values.

Hacking Open Source Business Channel New Series

If you’re interested in learning more about open source business, you’ll love our Hacking Open Source Business Channel. We have two playlists for you to check out:

The Top 10 Mistakes Open Source Businesses Make: Matt Yonkovit reveals the common pitfalls and failures of open source businesses, and how to avoid them. This playlist has 10 videos, one for each mistake.

The 3 Keys for Open Source Adoption: Matt Yonkovit explains the essential factors that drive open source adoption, and how to leverage them for your project. This playlist is ongoing, and we’ll be adding more videos soon.

Coming Soon: Scarf’s New Home Page 

At Scarf, we’re always looking for ways to improve our website and user experience. We know that our home page is the first impression that many of you have of us, and we want to make sure it reflects our values and vision. That’s why we’re redesigning our home page from scratch, with a focus on simplicity, clarity, and functionality. We want to make it easier for you to find the information and tools you need to grow your open source software business.

Stay tuned for more details and sneak peeks in the coming weeks.

The Enhanced Company Activity Dashboard is Live!

We have some exciting news to share with you: the company activity page is live in your Scarf account! This is a feature that we announced in our last newsletter, and we’re thrilled to finally launch it.

With the company activity page, you can get a better understanding of how companies use your software. You can observe the behavior and habits of your users, and learn what they want and like from your software. This enables you to enhance your software and provide more benefits to your customers.

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New User Guide and Best Practices for Using Scarf

We’re happy to announce that we’ve updated our documentation with a new user guide and best practices for using Scarf. These resources will help you get the most out of Scarf and our analytics tools, and answer some of the most common questions you may have. 

You can find the user guide and best practices in our documentation section here:  

‍User Guide and Best Practices for Using Scarf 

Reminder: API Update

We want to inform you about an important update regarding our API services. After careful consideration and review, we have decided to retire our v1 Public API effective from September 1, 2023 which has been deprecated since November 1, 2022.

We understand that this may impact some of the applications and services you have built. To help minimize disruptions, we strongly recommend migrating to our latest API version before the mentioned date. Our latest API offers more features, improved performance, and enhanced security.

We deeply appreciate your understanding and cooperation in this transition. For any queries or support, please feel free to reach out. If you have any concerns please get in touch with us as soon as possible. 

Thank you for being an integral part of our community.

Scarf News Roundup:

• DevRel Resources for your Boss - Via DevRel Weekly
  (Featuring our recent blog: Developer Relations (DevRel): Where Should It Reside in Your Organization)

• How Scarf Reached 90M Downloads/month: Interview with Avi Press - Via Website Planet
• Scarf Open Source Leader: Why Metrics Matter - Via Techzine
• How to: Using anonymous downloads, website traffic, and documentation views to generate leads - Via Scarf Blog
• Why GitHub Repos Are Not Enough for Your Docs: The Benefits of Creating a Dedicated Doc Site - Via Scarf Blog
• Data-Driven Open Source: Why You Should Care About Metrics (Part 1) - Via Scarf Blog
• Open Source Metrics: Fear and Loathing (Part 2) - Via Scarf Blog