Learn by Contributing to Open Source
Channel: LinuxConfAu 2018 - Sydney, Australia
Date: 23/01/2018

Joshua Simmons

http://lca2018.linux.org.au/schedule/presentation/189/

Josh started coding in the late 90’s and began hacking things together professionally as a freelancer in 2002. It wasn’t until 2013 that he started making contributions to open source software… suffice it to say, after years of learning slowly, editing in production, and eschewing tests, he began learning very very quickly.

Contributing to open source is an excellent way to get real world software development experience while benefiting the common good. However, making that first contribution is difficult even for people who are confident in their skills.

In this talk Josh will discuss programs and resources for getting started in open source, as well as highlight open source projects that are great for newcomers.

Students and junior developers will leave with a clear idea of where to start, instructors and community leaders will be equipped to guide newbies, and project maintainers will be able to refine their projects to be more welcoming and supportive of newcomers.

This talk was given at Linux.conf.au 2018 (LCA2018) which was held on 22-26 January 2018 in Sydney Australia.

linux.conf.au is a conference about the Linux operating system, and all aspects of the thriving ecosystem of Free and Open Source Software that has grown up around it. Run since 1999, in a different Australian or New Zealand city each year, by a team of local volunteers, LCA invites more than 500 people to learn from the people who shape the future of Open Source. For more information on the conference see https://linux.conf.au/

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