DevConf.IN 2026

30 Fedora releases in 30 minutes: a look back with lessons for any project
2026-02-14 , VYAS - 1 - Room#VY104

Former Fedora Project Leader Matthew Miller leads a whirlwind tour through the first 35 Fedora releases, drawn from the memories and the mailing list posts of many different Fedora contributors and users.

The talk covers both technical direction and community growth over the years. While those particularly interested in Fedora Linux will enjoy the details, the Project's missteps and successes have lessons for everyone. No prior technical or community experience is needed.

Time will be reserved for audience questions at the end.


What level of experience should the audience have to best understand your session?: Beginner - no experience needed

Matthew Miller is a Distinguished Engineer and Manager at Red Hat. Before trying this "management" thing, he was Fedora Project Leader for 11 years.