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The Docker project is experiencing incredible momentum in project growth, adoption, and contribution. As of April 15 2014, there are over 400 contributors, 95% of whom do not work for the project’s commercial sponsor. Large numbers of projects are being built on top of or incorporating Docker, and there is a large and growing community of users. The project was designed from the outset to have a very open structure, including open design, open contribution, and consistent use of tools across the project. Maintainers include both Docker, Inc. and non-Docker Inc. employees. Given the large numbers of contributors, users, and companies with a stake in the future of the p