Checklist for systematic development

• Working documentation on how to get the server up and running locally
• Automating as much of the initial setup as possible
• Architecture overview
• Documentation of technology stack
• Contribution guidelines including Definition of Done
• Definition of Ready
• Semantic versioning
• Well defined maintenance windows
• Roadmap
• Automated system test
• Well defined issues with explanation and entry points
• Advertise development and emphasize how developers benefit (knowledge, experience, prestige, benefits)