Does Oracle allow external contributors?

I would like to contribute code to BDB,
probably starting with the Java version, and if things go well,
expanding from there as I become more familiar with it.
Does Oracle accept external contributions (presumably after careful code review)?
Is there a wish-list of functionality that is wanted, that non-Oracle people may see?
Is there a FAQ which answers these questions?
(I looked and did not find one.)
Thanks,
Mary-Anne

Hello Mary-Anne,
Yes, Oracle does accept contributions from external developers, but that decision is made on a case-by-case basis since there are many technical as well as legal considerations.
For example, if the proposed code changes address a specific problem and/or provide benefit to a broad category of users/applications, then that change is worth considering for inclusion. Of course, the code has to be well written and documented, must be maintainable etc. We also need legal approval to accept code changes from external contributors.
So, before you send us any code, send us a description of the changes you intend to make.
Hope this helps.
Warm regards.
ashok

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