Actions to Ensure Proper Contribution Attribution in Eclipse SCORE#

To ensure that contributions are correctly attributed to organizations in the Eclipse SCORE project, follow these steps:

Actions for Contributors#

  1. Create an Eclipse Foundation Account - If you don’t have one, register at Eclipse Foundation. - While it’s a private account, please use your corporate email account (the one you will be using for commits). In case of change of employment there is a dedicated process for it.

  2. Link Your Account to Your Employer - Ensure that your employer information is set to a valid Eclipse Foundation Member Company. - This can be done in the Eclipse Foundation account settings.

  3. Use Your Corporate Email for Commits - Configure Git to use your corporate email associated with your Eclipse account:

    git config --global user.email "your_corporate_email@yourcompany.com"

    • Verify that the email is added and confirmed in GitHub account settings.

  4. Avoid Using Different Credentials for Commits - If you’ve already committed using a different email, update your Git settings and ensure future commits match your Eclipse Foundation email.

Actions for Employers#

  1. Ensure Employees Have an Eclipse Foundation Account - Encourage employees to register and link their employer to their account. - If the employer account is unclear (e.g. due to subsidiaries), establish clear guidelines for employees on which account to use.

  2. Verify Membership Information in the Portal - Member representatives can check and update the list of employees through the Eclipse Membership Portal.

  3. Assist Employees in Aligning Emails - If an employee has used an alternative email, help them update their account to include the relevant email address.

Expected Outcome#

  • The Organization Contribution Activity chart will accurately reflect contributions from your company.

  • Member companies will get proper recognition for their contributions.

  • The chart updates overnight, so changes will be reflected the next day.

🔹 Note: The chart only displays contributions from Eclipse Foundation member companies. Contributions from individuals not associated with a member company will be listed under “Contributor”.

By following these steps, we can ensure accurate reporting and better visibility for organizational contributions.