{"id":817,"date":"2017-10-02T11:01:19","date_gmt":"2017-10-02T09:01:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/159.89.181.167\/spree-commerce-open-source-project-in-2018-and-moving-forward\/"},"modified":"2026-03-13T09:50:29","modified_gmt":"2026-03-13T09:50:29","slug":"spree-commerce-open-source-project-in-2018-and-moving-forward","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/spreecommerce.org\/spree-commerce-open-source-project-in-2018-and-moving-forward\/","title":{"rendered":"Spree Commerce open source project in 2018"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"article-content__body__content\">\n<h2 class=\"article-title\">Hello Spree friends!<\/h2>\n<p>In the spirit of transparency, please find below the current status report for the Spree Commerce open source project.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>Shortcuts:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#About-Spree\">About Spree<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Kudos!\">Kudos!<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Spree-powers\">Spree powers thousands of successful stores &#8211; old and new<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Why-Spree\">Why use Spree?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Vibrant-community\">Vibrant Spree community<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Spree-slack\">Spree slack &#8211; get support, give support!<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#How-to\">How to get started with Spree?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Techstack\">Latest techstack, Ruby &amp; Rails support<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Custom-frontend\">Custom frontend for great user experience<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Extensions\">Universal extensions<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Guides\">Updated guides<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Roadmap\">Spree roadmap for 2017 and 2018<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Core-Team\">Core Team<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Contribute\">Contribute to Spree open source<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Jobs\">Spree jobs<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Partner-Network\">Spree Partner Network<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#New-website\">New spreecommerce.org website<\/a><a name=\"About-Spree\"><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Spree-events\">Spree events<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#TLDR\">Long story short<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Follow\">Follow Spree on Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Contact\">Contact us with questions, suggestions, requests<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"article-title\">About Spree<\/h2>\n<p>Spree Commerce is a complete, scalable, API-driven open source E-commerce framework. It is built with <a href=\"https:\/\/reinteractive.com\/posts\/320-why-ruby-on-rails-is-still-the-best-choice\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ruby on Rails<\/a>, empowering forward-thinking developers <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiobe.com\/tiobe-index\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">for years<\/a>. Spree is a mature and market-proven technology.<\/p>\n<p>Spree is well suited to serve as a <b>custom technology platform<\/b> for any type of an E-commerce application: an online shop, a multi vendor marketplace, a rich-content driven commerce project, a social commerce website or a backend engine for an E-commerce mobile or tablet app (iOS, Android).<\/p>\n<p>Spree allows you to design and develop a <b>unique, beautiful front-end UX<\/b>. On the backend it combines <a href=\"https:\/\/guides.spreecommerce.org\/api\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">API<\/a> driven <b>omnichannel<\/b> support with multiple stock location capability, enabling business scalability and flexibility.<\/p>\n<p>Spree allows for <b>rapid development<\/b> and a\u00a0<b>short time to market<\/b> because its lean core functionality may be easily customized with a collection of official <a href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/spree-contrib\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">extensions<\/a>, as well as hundreds of unofficial ones. By applying for these extensions you may customize Spree to your specific use case, industry or a business model.<\/p>\n<p>There are also Spree <a href=\"https:\/\/guides.spreecommerce.org\/user\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">User<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/guides.spreecommerce.org\/developer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Developer<\/a> guides available.<br \/>\n<a name=\"Kudos!\"><\/a><br \/>\nBut most importantly, Spree Commerce is a <a href=\"http:\/\/opencommerceconf.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">vibrant community<\/a> of users, developers, contributors, agencies and software houses using it to power their E-commerce projects. Most of them can be found in the official <a href=\"http:\/\/slack.spreecommerce.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Spree slack channels<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"article-title\">Kudos!<\/h2>\n<p>On behalf of all the Spree Commerce users and developers around the world, please accept <b>sincere thanks and congratulations<\/b> on your support for the Spree community and also on your accomplishments &#8211; both open-source and commercial.<br \/>\n<a name=\"Spree-powers\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Because of your Spree related efforts and track record, <b>Spree Commerce ecosystem<\/b>, consisting of people, communication channels and most of all <a href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/spree\/spree\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">open source solutions<\/a>, continues to grow, evolve and improve to serve the needs of thousands of Spree based projects around the world. Kudos!<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"article-title\">Spree powers thousands of successful stores &#8211; old and new<\/h2>\n<p>Several new Spree projects go live every month and <a href=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/2017\/07\/11\/brandless\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">raise tens of millions in funding<\/a> to execute their go to market strategy.<\/p>\n<p>Existing Spree stores <a href=\"https:\/\/www.businessoffashion.com\/articles\/news-analysis\/inside-goops-first-print-issue\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">multiply their year to year revenues<\/a> thanks to unique responsive layouts and UX, but also up-selling and cross-selling customizations.<\/p>\n<p>Spree based platforms <a href=\"https:\/\/www.godaddy.com\/garage\/site-speed-small-business-website-white-paper\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">deliver top performance to thousands of end-users<\/a> beating competition in terms of page load times and SEO efforts.<\/p>\n<p>Spree integrates well with any 3rd party systems, such as warehouse management solutions, 3PL, ERP, accounting, taxation or analytics solutions, so you may <a href=\"https:\/\/spreecommerce.org\/stories\/greetabl-com-business-streamlined-by-a-custom-spree-commerce-implementation-fulfillment-integration\/\">automate and scale your business<\/a> beyond limitations of your legacy platform or any homegrown system.<\/p>\n<p>Spree lies at the heart of tech stacks allowing for <b>thousands of concurrent end users<\/b> not only on the cached home page or other static pages but more importantly on the interactive cart and checkout pages. After all, handling traffic peaks in the checkout flow is critical for delivering great UX and increasing sales.<\/p>\n<p>There are thousands of <a href=\"https:\/\/spreecommerce.org\/success-stories\/\">Spree based stores<\/a> around the world in all the top shopping categories:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Computers &amp; Consumer Electronics (including Mobile Phones, Video Games, Consoles, and Accessories),<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spreecommerce.org\/stories\/everlane-builds-an-honest-100m-fashion-manufacturing-business-with-spree-powered-ecommerce-platform\/\">Apparel<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/spreecommerce.org\/stories\/nubikks-ecommerce-site-powered-by-spree-undergoes-overhaul-increasing-conversion-rates-by-15-in-2-months\/\">Shoes<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/spreecommerce.org\/stories\/meundies-uses-spree-to-redefine-how-people-shop-for-underwear-with-a-subscription-model\/\">Accessories<\/a> (from <a href=\"https:\/\/spreecommerce.org\/stories\/mack-weldon-reinvents-mens-basic-with-spree-smart-design-performance-fabrics-and-super-easy-shopping-experience\/\">basic Clothing<\/a> to <a href=\"https:\/\/spreecommerce.org\/stories\/the-fifth-collection-uses-spree-for-its-intelligent-ecommerce-platform-for-selling-vintage-fashion\/\">luxury Fashion<\/a>, Jewelry, and Watches),<\/li>\n<li>Beauty &amp; <a href=\"https:\/\/spreecommerce.org\/stories\/yuve-chooses-spree-commerce-to-help-busy-people-maintain-a-complete-diet-without-compromising-on-time\/\">Health<\/a> (including Cosmetics, <a href=\"https:\/\/spreecommerce.org\/stories\/brandless-used-spree-to-launch-a-modern-fast-and-maintainable-ecommerce-platform-that-sell-everyday-essentials\/\">Self-Care Products<\/a>, and Fragrances),<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spreecommerce.org\/stories\/scout-nimble-uses-spree-for-its-online-marketplace-for-shoppable-designer-rooms-and-home-decor-2\/\">Home &amp; Lifestyle<\/a> (including <a href=\"https:\/\/spreecommerce.org\/stories\/urban-ladder-chose-spree-to-introduce-world-class-tech-innovations-that-massively-simplify-furniture-shopping\/\">Furniture<\/a>, Decor, Appliances, but also Flowers, <a href=\"https:\/\/spreecommerce.org\/stories\/greetabl-com-business-streamlined-by-a-custom-spree-commerce-implementation-fulfillment-integration\/\">Greetings and Gifts<\/a>),<\/li>\n<li>Food &amp; Cookware (from Non-perishables to <a href=\"https:\/\/spreecommerce.org\/stories\/farmdrop-launches-a-spree-marketplace-with-fresh-food\/\">Groceries<\/a>, from specialty Diet options to Organic Food and <a href=\"https:\/\/spreecommerce.org\/stories\/the-southern-kitchen-team-are-especially-happy-with-the-capable-out-of-the-box-promotional-functionality-of-spree-that-handles-90-of-their-promo-needs-without-the-need-to-customize\/\">Cooking Equipment<\/a>),<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spreecommerce.org\/stories\/maisonette-has-revolutionized-the-childrenswear-industry-by-creating-a-one-stop-shopping-solution-for-busy-parents\/\">Baby Equipment<\/a> (including Cribs, Strollers, Swings),<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spreecommerce.org\/stories\/fcp-euro-experienced-50-traffic-growth-after-migrating-to-spree\/\">Automotive<\/a> &amp; <a href=\"https:\/\/spreecommerce.org\/stories\/gasido-uses-spree-for-its-online-b2b-marketplace-for-industrial-gases\/\">Industrial<\/a> (including Wholesale),<\/li>\n<li>Books, Music &amp; Digital Products (including Subscription based), <a name=\"Why-Spree\"><\/a><\/li>\n<li>Travel &amp; Outdoors (including Booking Services, but also booming Sportswear),<\/li>\n<li>Business (including Office Supplies) &amp; Education,<\/li>\n<li>Hobbies, Toys &amp; Entertainment (including Event Tickets),<\/li>\n<li>Tools, DIY, Craft Supplies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"article-title\">Why use Spree?<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Build the exact custom storefront you want, quickly<\/li>\n<li>Control every aspect of the platform, including your unique CX<\/li>\n<li>Automate your business by integrating 3rd party solutions<\/li>\n<li>Easily maintain your solutions and integrations over time<\/li>\n<li>Follow your business evolution with custom software development<\/li>\n<li>Scale up at a lower cost than with SaaS or Enterprise solutions<\/li>\n<li>Use lightweight and battle-proven technology &#8211; keep it short and simple<\/li>\n<li>Onboard new developers or transfer your project easily (no humans harmed)<a name=\"Vibrant-community\"><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you just need a typical, non-custom E-commerce solution without any complex integrations, you\u2019d probably be better off with a SaaS\/cloud solution.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"article-title\">Vibrant Spree community<\/h2>\n<p>Spree contributors, developers, and users are the soul of the Spree ecosystem. Where to find them? Most of the <a href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/spree\/spree\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">action takes place on GitHub<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>In fact, Spree is the #1 open source E-commerce project on GitHub in terms of community activity.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s a snapshot of GitHub action as of early October 2017:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>17,923 commits<\/li>\n<li>731 contributors<\/li>\n<li>255 translators<\/li>\n<li>8739 GitHub stars<a name=\"Spree-slack\"><\/a><\/li>\n<li>3924 GitHub forks<\/li>\n<li>600k+ total downloads<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>We\u2019ve got the numbers!<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"article-title\">Spree slack &#8211; get support, give support!<\/h2>\n<p>In case you need to talk to a Spree developer or just socialize with like minded professionals, a strong choice place to go is <a href=\"http:\/\/slack.spreecommerce.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Spree slack channels<\/a>, a live chatting application.<\/p>\n<p>There are almost 2000 users there and you may chat with them about almost anything. So join now and get support, give support.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/slack.spreecommerce.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Join the Spree slack now<\/a>, if you\u2019re not already there!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/slack.com\/downloads\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Download the Windows, Mac, iOS, Android application<\/a> for your desktop and mobile. Stay in the loop.<\/p>\n<p>The most popular Spree slack channels are: <a name=\"How-to\"><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>General &#8211; say hello, ask a general question<\/li>\n<li>Support &#8211; describe your issue in detail to get support or browse the issues and give support<\/li>\n<li>Contributors &#8211; if you\u2019re into open source stardom<\/li>\n<li>Github &#8211; track latest code repo changes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"article-title\">How to get started with Spree?<\/h2>\n<p>Get started with Spree. It\u2019s easy!<\/p>\n<p>1. Run a private <a href=\"http:\/\/demo.spreecommerce.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><b>SPREE DEMO<\/b><\/a><br \/>\nLaunch your own, private Spree demo in minutes and try the newest version<\/p>\n<p>2. Review <a href=\"https:\/\/guides.spreecommerce.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><b>SPREE GUIDES<\/b><\/a><br \/>\nReview the Spree user guides, developer guides, API guides, and release notes<\/p>\n<p>3. Get the <a href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/spree\/spree\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><b>SPREE CODE FROM GITHUB<\/b><\/a><br \/>\nGet the newest Spree version from Github, submit any issues you might run into<\/p>\n<p>4. Pick your <a href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/spree-contrib\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><b>SPREE EXTENSION<\/b><\/a><br \/>\nThere are several official Spree extensions for most popular use cases, which extend the lean Spree core. If you feel like you need something specific, it\u2019s quite easy to develop your own extension and customize the way Spree works out of the box.<br \/>\n<a name=\"Techstack\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>5. Join the <a href=\"http:\/\/slack.spreecommerce.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><b>SPREE SLACK COMMUNITY<\/b><\/a><br \/>\nJoin the community of almost 4000 Spree business users and developers on a live chat application Slack<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"article-title\">Latest tech stack, Ruby &amp; Rails support<\/h2>\n<p>Spree officially supports the last three Rails versions, so you may take your pick:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/guides.rubyonrails.org\/5_1_release_notes.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Rails 5.1<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/weblog.rubyonrails.org\/2016\/6\/30\/Rails-5-0-final\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Rails 5.0<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/guides.rubyonrails.org\/v4.2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Rails 4.2<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Why it matters? When starting a new project, you want to start fresh and build for the future, probably choosing the newest tech stack, enriched with great new features. <a name=\"Custom-frontend\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>When maintaining an existing business, on the other hand, you want continuous support for your platform.<\/p>\n<p>Spree delivers both.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"article-title\">Custom frontend for great user experience<\/h2>\n<p>They say the first rule of marketing is to differentiate from others. Stand out from the crowd.<\/p>\n<p>Spree allows for easy <b>customer-facing frontend customization<\/b>, so you may dazzle your users with a smooth, frictionless journey from the entry point, right to the \u201cthank you for shopping\u201d page.<br \/>\n<a name=\"Extensions\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Nowadays frontend developers tend to use javascript frameworks to deliver great UX. Spree integrates well with <a href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/spark-solutions\/spark-starter-kit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">React.js<\/a> (Facebook open source tech), but also <a href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/aviabird\/angularspree\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Angular<\/a> or Ember. Whatever your JS framework of choice might be, Spree gives you the freedom to craft beautiful user experiences.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"article-title\">Universal extensions<\/h2>\n<p>Spree out of the box provides a lean, flexible, scalable functionality, which may be customized to achieve your project\u2019s objectives. Customizations may be introduced by using <a href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/spree\/spree#extensions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Spree Extensions<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Spree ecosystem offers a set of officially supported, universal extensions available from a <a href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/spree-contrib\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">spree-contrib<\/a> repository.<\/p>\n<p>Those official, universal extensions are all compatible with Rails 4.2, 5.0, 5.1 and Spree 3.1, 3.2, 3.3 i 3.4. So you don\u2019t have to worry if an extension you need actually works with the latest Rails or Spree version. This is not the PHP world.<br \/>\n<a name=\"Guides\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Spree Core Team is open to suggestions in which unofficial or outdated extensions should be updated and officially maintained. Please submit your suggestions on <a href=\"http:\/\/slack.spreecommerce.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Spree Slack<\/a> or by <a href=\"mailto:hello@spreecommerce.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">email<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"article-title\">Updated guides<\/h2>\n<p>You are very welcome to take advantage of the <a href=\"https:\/\/guides.spreecommerce.org\/user\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Spree User Guides<\/a>! This documentation is intended for business owners and site administrators of Spree E-commerce sites. Everything you need to know to configure and manage your Spree store can be found here.<\/p>\n<p>Should you find any errors in these guides, or topics you wish to see covered, please let us know by creating an <a href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/spree\/spree\/issues\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">issue on GitHub<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>If you are a Spree developer, you may find the <a href=\"https:\/\/guides.spreecommerce.org\/developer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Spree Developer Guides<\/a> to be of benefit to you, though we strongly urge you to read through both sets of guides. This part of Spree\u2019s documentation covers the technical aspects of Spree. If you are working with Rails and are building a Spree store, this is the documentation for you.<\/p>\n<p>a strong choice place to start is the <a href=\"https:\/\/guides.spreecommerce.org\/developer\/getting_started_tutorial.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Spree Getting Started<\/a> guide.<\/p>\n<p>We also have the <a href=\"https:\/\/guides.spreecommerce.org\/api\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Spree API Guide<\/a>. This site covers the inner working of Spree&#8217;s RESTful API. It assumes a basic understanding of the principles of REST.<\/p>\n<p>The REST API is designed to give developers a convenient way to access data contained within Spree. With a standard read\/write interface to store data, it is now very simple to write third party applications (eg. IPhone) that can talk to your Spree store. It is also possible to build sophisticated middleware applications that can serve as a bridge between Spree and a warehouse or inventory system.<br \/>\n<a name=\"Roadmap\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>For a full list of API functions, start browsing the resources in this <a href=\"https:\/\/guides.spreecommerce.org\/api\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">diagram<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>BTW Check out that cool guides search auto-complete functionality provided by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.algolia.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">algolia<\/a>. Thanks!<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"article-title\">Spree roadmap for 2017 and 2018<\/h2>\n<p>In case you\u2019re curious what\u2019s in store for upcoming Spree versions, look no further!<\/p>\n<p>You may find a <a href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/spree\/spree\/milestones?direction=asc&amp;sort=due_date&amp;state=open\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">constantly updated list of features and fixes<\/a> for the future versions of Spree on GitHub.<\/p>\n<p>And guess what, you\u2019re welcome to request new features or fixes yourself! It\u2019s easy, just add a new <a href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/spree\/spree\/issues\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">GitHub Issue<\/a>. The community contributors and Core Team members will review it, comment on it, triage and prioritize. There\u2019s a good chance your request will make it into one of the next Spree versions.<\/p>\n<p>Experience Open Source movement at its best. \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re interested in a more strategic insight into the Spree roadmap, an architectural perspective, please join the #contributors channel on <a href=\"http:\/\/slack.spreecommerce.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Spree Slack<\/a> or get in touch by <a href=\"mailto:hello@spreecommerce.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">email<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The future of Spree is <b>API driven<\/b>, with a smaller, cleaner, modular core.<\/p>\n<p>On the customer-facing side, expect a decoupled frontend, so you will be able to use any technology you like to implement a <b>custom UX for any device or channel<\/b>. Why not use React.js for a responsive website. Swift for a native mobile app. Java for an Android mobile app. Any technology you like for any channel you want. <a name=\"Core-Team\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Also, expect an easy migration path and continuous support for stores running 3.x versions.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"article-title\">Core Team<\/h2>\n<p>Besides hundreds of contributors, who are the soul of the community, Spree has a <a href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/spree\/spree\/wiki\/Core-Team\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Core Team<\/a> whose members work together to develop the project, maintain the source code and provide support.<\/p>\n<p>There are hundreds of different contributors to the Spree project. But the core team is essential in maintaining order as well as helping to run the growing infrastructure required for the project. It is the Core Team that drives the strategic development of the project.<\/p>\n<p><b>Everyone is invited to join the Core Team<\/b>. Candidates will be appreciated and evaluated based on the volume and quality of the code contributed to the project as well as their sustained efforts in improving the overall quality of the Spree community.<br \/>\n<a name=\"Contribute\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Join us! It\u2019s fun and your name will forever be engraved in the annals of the Open Source movement. Nothing looks better on your CV than some significant open source work.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"article-title\">Contribute to Spree open source<\/h2>\n<p>In the spirit of <a href=\"http:\/\/www.fsf.org\/licensing\/essays\/free-sw.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">free software<\/a>, everyone is encouraged to help improve this project.<\/p>\n<p>Celebrate open source with us this October by participating in the fourth annual <a href=\"https:\/\/hacktoberfest.digitalocean.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Hacktoberfest<\/a>, a month-long celebration of open source software in partnership with DigitalOcean.<\/p>\n<p>Even if you miss Hacktoberfest, don\u2019t panic! We encourage contributions all year round.<\/p>\n<p>Here are some ways you can contribute:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>by using prerelease versions\/master branch<\/li>\n<li>by reporting <a href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/spree\/spree\/issues\/new\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">bugs<\/a><\/li>\n<li>by <a href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/spree\/spree_i18n\/tree\/master\/config\/locales\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">translating to a new language<\/a><\/li>\n<li>by writing or editing <a href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/spree\/spree\/blob\/master\/.github\/CONTRIBUTING.md\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">documentation<\/a><\/li>\n<li>by writing <a href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/spree\/spree\/labels\/need_specs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">specs<\/a><\/li>\n<li>by writing <a href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/spree\/spree\/labels\/feature_request\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">needed code<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/spree\/spree\/labels\/address_feedback\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">finishing code<\/a><\/li>\n<li>by <a href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/spree\/spree\/labels\/address_feedback\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">refactoring code<\/a><\/li>\n<li>by reviewing <a href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/spree\/spree\/pulls\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pull requests<\/a><\/li>\n<li>by verifying <a href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/spree\/spree\/labels\/unverified\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">issues<\/a> <a name=\"Jobs\"><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Please review the <a href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/spree\/spree\/blob\/master\/.github\/CONTRIBUTING.md\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">contributing guidelines<\/a> before contributing.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"article-title\">Spree jobs<\/h2>\n<p>Spree enables to onboard any Ruby on developers (unlike in the PHP Ecomm world), so not all Spree jobs are entitled &#8220;Spree developer&#8221;. However we feel, it is important to connect CTOs with Spree developers, business people with Spree CTOs. Connecting them builds a stronger Spree ecosystem, through the dissemination of know-how and word of mouth.<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re hiring Spree talent:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>publish your job offer on <a href=\"http:\/\/slack.spreecommerce.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><b>#spree-jobs<\/b> slack channel<\/a><\/li>\n<li>tweet it <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/spreecommerce\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@spreecommerce<\/a>, we&#8217;ll try to retweet it, post it on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/spreecommerce\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Spree Facebook fanpage<\/a><\/li>\n<li>post it on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/groups\/1869152\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Spree Linkedin group<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a name=\"Partner-Network\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re looking for a Spree job, you already know the drill&#8230; post on slack, tweet <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/spreecommerce\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@spreecommerce<\/a> (we&#8217;ll retweet and post on FB), post on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/groups\/1869152\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Spree Linkedin group<\/a>. Thanks!<\/p>\n<p>If needed in the future, we&#8217;ll think about a regular job board.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"article-title\">Spree Partner Network<\/h2>\n<p>If you run or work at a Ruby on Rails agency or a software house, <b>we want to pick your brain<\/b> in regards to Spree dev roadmap. What features do you need? What are the most common challenges in your Spree projects? How can we help? How can we make Spree better for the benefit of your projects and the community? Let&#8217;s <a href=\"mailto:hello@spreecommerce.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">schedule a call<\/a> and discuss.<\/p>\n<p>Let&#8217;s also talk business. Spree ecosystem offers <b>exciting business opportunities<\/b> for agencies and software houses launching and maintaining Spree based projects.<\/p>\n<p>Take advantage of those opportunities by:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>sharing your Spree success stories with the community &#8211; submit your Spree-based project case study for publication\n<ul>\n<li>on the official Spree site<\/li>\n<li>in the Spree social media reaching thousands of users<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>publishing guest posts on the official Spree blog (coming soon)<\/li>\n<li>getting official Spree support for your extension, payment gateway or other projects<\/li>\n<li>getting official Spree support your Spree job offers &#8211; we&#8217;ll retweet, repost<a name=\"New-website\"><\/a><\/li>\n<li>having your developers proudly join the <a href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/spree\/spree\/wiki\/Core-Team\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Spree Core Team<\/a><\/li>\n<li>promoting your services and products as an Official Spree Partner<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"article-title\">New spreecommerce.org website<\/h2>\n<p>We&#8217;re currently working on launching a new <a href=\"https:\/\/spreecommerce.org\/\">spreecommerce.org<\/a> website. This one is obviously just a temporary landing page \ud83d\ude42<br \/>\n<a name=\"Spree-events\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re experiencing any trouble with the website, just <a href=\"mailto:hello@spreecommerce.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">let us know<\/a>. Thanks!<\/p>\n<p>On the new website, besides the usual about section, we&#8217;d like to present your Spree success stories, but also some development quick wins for the business stakeholders. Stay tuned!<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"article-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/spreecommerce.org\/\">Spree events<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019re interested in sharing your insights, experiences, expectations, learning more about future Spree versions and meeting <a href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/spree\/spree\/wiki\/Core-Team\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Spree Core Team<\/a> members, there are at least three ways:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Workshop<\/b> &#8211; invite us for a Spree know how sharing workshop at your location<\/li>\n<li><b>Hackaton<\/b> &#8211; let\u2019s arrange for an open-source hackaton at your location<\/li>\n<li><b>Local events<\/b> &#8211; invite us to speak at your local event<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Contact us to <a href=\"mailto:hello@spreecommerce.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">discuss<\/a>\u00a0this.<\/p>\n<p>Last year we\u2019ve held a 2-day <a href=\"http:\/\/opencommerceconf.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">OpenCommerce Conf<\/a> event in NYC on E-Commerce for both developers and business people. The event agenda was packed with Spree Success Stories from projects big and small.<\/p>\n<p>Relive OpenCommerce Conf <a href=\"https:\/\/www.slideshare.net\/Spark_Solutions\/presentations\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">talks<\/a> and absorb some of the speaker&#8217;s know how and wisdom &#8211; look for Slideshare links for each Speaker profile at\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/opencommerceconf.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">opencommerceconf.org<\/a><br \/>\n<a name=\"TLDR\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>We\u2019re planning on hosting more conference type events in 2018. <a href=\"mailto:hello@spreecommerce.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Contact us<\/a> if you\u2019d like to contribute or participate.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"article-title\">Long story short<\/h2>\n<p>Spree Commerce is an E-commerce framework for complex and demanding projects. It&#8217;s:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>a set of E-commerce building blocks for the exact storefront that you want<\/li>\n<li>well suited for demanding, highly custom projects and complex integrations<a name=\"Follow\"><\/a><\/li>\n<li>built by developers for developers to achieve flexibility, extensibility, scalability<\/li>\n<li>cheaper than enterprise class solutions, but delivers rich functionality, enables innovation, great UX\/CX and relatively short time-to-market<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"article-title\">Follow Spree on Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin<\/h2>\n<p><a name=\"Contact\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Make sure to stay in the loop by following Spree on:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/spreecommerce\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Twitter<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/spreecommerce\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Facebook<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/groups\/1869152\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Linkedin<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 class=\"article-title\">Contact us with questions, suggestions, requests<\/h4>\n<p>You may reach us on <a href=\"http:\/\/slack.spreecommerce.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Spree Slack<\/a> or by <a href=\"mailto:hello@spreecommerce.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">email<\/a>. 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