Open Source

Naveen Srinivasan & Brian Russell // OpenSSF

How to strengthen your software supply chain security, improve best practices, and build trust in your projects.

Amit Saha

Write cleaner, more maintainable code—and reuse it in many different contexts.

Leonardo Javier Russo // MobilityLauncher

Leonardo is working toward a future where everyone can seamlessly participate in open source.

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An open source effort to define GitOps might save it from becoming just another buzzword.

THE README PODCAST // EPISODE 24

Getting real about VR, the role of open source in game dev, a new perspective on functional programming, and more

Safia Abdalla // Microsoft

It’s wise to think of them as a bridge to empathy, knowledge-sharing, and team-building.

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Thanks to open source, nothing is ever obsolete.

THE README PODCAST // EPISODE 23

The thrill of a blinking cursor, using the community as a mirror, managing a business on open source, and more.

Michael Hausenblas // Amazon Web Services

When done properly, it’s a sustainable option for any and all environments.

Avi Press

Avi on the beauty of open source, versatility of computer science, and a viable solution to support burnt-out maintainers.

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Mindfully consider each choice—and remember that simple is not necessarily easy

THE README PODCAST // EPISODE 22

Go back to basics, tips on securing your OSS project, developer happiness with GitHub’s CEO, and more.

Dr. Johanna Pirker

Johanna on the colorful, cross-disciplinary world of computer science, and making education accessible to all.

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The evolution and future of open source games and game development.

THE README PODCAST // EPISODE 21

A new co-host, a new format, a functional programming renaissance, and strategies to increase your luck.

Frances Coronel // Byteboard

Whether the project has 3 or 3000 contributors, here’s what to focus on when collaborating with other maintainers.

Chrissy LeMaire // dbatools

Say goodbye to accidentally deleted data and faulty committed changes with this GItHub Actions framework.

Aaron Francis

Aaron on playing it uncool, advocating for yourself, and asking for your dream job.

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Open source developers are making the command line more friendly—and more powerful.

Rose Judge // VMware

A quick-start guide to less frustration and better workflows.

swyx | @swyx

The open source movement should really be modeled after social clubs and city governments.

James Turnbull

Catch issues and remove the need for manual processes so you can focus on adding features.

Lisa Tagliaferri, PhD // Chainguard

How to automate security and build confidence in your code.

Cassidy Williams // Contenda

A deep dive on the benefits of functional programming and why it’s actually easier than you think.

Jonathan Leitschuh

Jonathan finds broken things and fixes them to make the world a more secure place.

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Object-oriented and imperative programming aren’t going away, but functional programming is finding its way into more codebases.

Mahmoud Hashemi // Stripe

Tap into creativity with the 4 Cs: Consume, critique, curate, create.

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Decisions are the essence of open source maintainership.

Feross Aboukhadijeh

Feross on building OSS building blocks, rewriting the rules, and releasing obligations.

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A new crop of server-side tools is making it possible to build web UIs without JavaScript.

Monica Powell // Newsela

In Part Three of this series, Monica explains how to build a second brain of knowledge you’ll use over and over.

Pedro Nauck // Docz

Pedro went from unhealthy, anxiety-filled days to a more sustainable, creative lifestyle.

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Astronomy is a software based field, and the community is building their own open source tools.

THE README PODCAST // EPISODE 19

Founder Quincy on his journey from journalist to OSS pioneer.

Monica Powell // Newsela

In part two of Monica's series on the value of documentation, she discusses the mindset, process and benefits of public documentation.

Scott Triglia // Stripe

A developer superpower to tackle complicated projects.

Keeley Hammond // Electron

Keeley on prioritizing your passion, assigning equal roles in OSS, and paying contributors fairly.

Felipe de Morais // AfroPython

Felipe does all he can to make it easier for others to get involved and thrive in the IT world.

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Mentorship and documentation are the keys to making open source a better place for everyone.

THE README PODCAST // EPISODE 18

Jani embraces his limits and is drawn to human-centered projects.

THE README PODCAST // EPISODE 17

Salma on staying visible, advocating for accessibility, and coding for a better future.

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There’s a growing global movement applying cutting edge open source projects to humanity’s thorniest problems.

Liyas Thomas // Hoppscotch

When Liyas sees an opportunity to make a developer’s life easier, he doesn’t hesitate.

Cassidy Williams

Cassidy on creating content, building relationships, and how much you get by giving back.

THE README PODCAST // EPISODE 16

Liyas blends a passion for art with a talent for coding.

THE README PODCAST // EPISODE 15

Astro founder Fred on luck, motivation, and breaking into OSS.

THE README PODCAST // EPISODE 14

How Helen found herself at the inspiring intersection of music and open source software.

Monica Powell // Newsela

In part one of her series, Monica shares how to do documentation to help yourself and others.

THE README PODCAST // EPISODE 13

Anthony on the importance of learning, teaching, and communicating.

Neha Batra

Neha knows that to drive value, we have to start by focusing on everyone’s experience.

Anthony Sottile

Drawn to the community aspect of open source, Anthony uses Twitch as a modern classroom.

David Noël-Romas // Stripe

As makers, software engineers should adopt these seven essential habits.

Cassidy Williams // Contenda

Tips, tricks, and general advice for how to get in the door in tech.

Aaron Turner // WebAssembly

Aaron Turner learned code to upgrade his phone, change his life, and give those with limited means access to better tools.

Tracy Hinds // Open Source Initiative

Tracy Hinds works behind the scenes to resolve conflicts so open source developers can do their best work.

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From editing to animation, open source is part of how movies get made.

Jerome Hardaway // Vets Who Code

Uplift others by sharing your knowledge.

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From conflict zones to COVID-19 shortages, Glia is bringing medical equipment to those who need it most.

THE README PODCAST // EPISODE 12

Founder Segun Adebayo on creating opportunities.

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It’s never too early or too late to start thinking about contributor relations.

THE README PODCAST // EPISODE 11

Founder Ada Nduka Oyom on giving women the tools to thrive as developers.

Limor Fried // Adafruit Industries

Limor Fried on making firm decisions, weeding out negativity, and building something better, together.

Gina Häußge

A crash course in licensing.

Nader Dabit // react-native-elements

Nader is energized by getting vulnerable on open source, learning, teaching, and connecting.

Shirley Wu

Shirley on creating art, representing Asian women in tech, and finding the work that resonates.

Monica Powell // react-ladies

Monica nurtures inclusive spaces to educate, learn, be creative, and collaborate.

Segun Adebayo // Chakra UI

Part designer, part UX engineer, Segun is all about accessibility, inclusion, and empathy.

Salah Al-Dhaferi // ReCoded-Org

After a challenging 15-year education journey in Yemen, Salah pays it forward by teaching aspiring young coders.

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Global Forest Watch uses open source to turn satellite imagery into actionable insight to save forests.

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Developers around the world contribute to historic flight.

Tanner Linsley // chartjs

Hooked on open source, Tanner has a knack for building solutions people need.

Lorena Mesa // pyladies

Lorena finds the sweet spot between Python, politics, community governance and open source.

Jory Burson // jquery

Jory takes matters into her own hands and asks the tough questions to optimize collaboration.

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The Python community is setting an example other open source communities can follow.

Marcy Sutton // whatwg

Marcy on the power of advocacy to normalize accessibility and bring more voices to open source.

Kathy Korevec

Armed with research, conviction and user empathy, Kathy is determined to find answers.

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As the pandemic raged, open source developers sprang into action to leverage data for the greater good.

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Open source maintainers are working harder than ever. Here’s how to maintain your passion during trying times.

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Security pros talk about what keeps them up at night—and what they’re doing about it.

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Black communities are working together to democratize data and make the field more inclusive.

Brian Douglas // open-sauced

Bdougie on the pivotal (often heartbreaking) moments that led him to find his true calling.

Angie Jones // applitools

Angie makes a point to stay empathetic, share her knowledge, and give back to the community.

Safia Abdalla // nteract

Safia leverages her position as a maintainer to empower underrepresented contributors

Caleb Porzio // Laravel Livewire

Caleb on monetizing his craft and the value of transparency and sustainability in open source.

Gina Häußge // OctoPrint

How Gina’s pet project grew into an entire ecosystem that took over her life (in a good way).

Nick DeJesus // use-shopping-cart

Nick on more knowledge sharing, education, and support—and less code switching.

Shikha Mishra // Magento

Driven by a strong work ethic, Shikha prioritizes happiness, work satisfaction, and community.

Andrea Griffiths

Andrea made a career change and discovered a new world of possibilities.

Jerome Hardaway

Jerome is changing the game for veterans, writing code, and seeking racial equality for Black Americans.

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Veterans face significant barriers to getting into tech. So they’re tapping their greatest resource: each other.

Michał Gołębiowski-Owczarek // jQuery

Michał’s work on jQuery is fueled by his attention to detail and desire to make an impact.

Mariatta Wijaya // Python

A parent, engineer, woman of color, and open source maintainer, Mariatta leads by example.

Robby Russell // Oh My Zsh

How Robby relies on his team, mends software, and stays true to his project.

Marc Cornellà // Oh My Zsh

How Marc is driven by the community, its challenges—and due dates.

Wes McKinney // Apache Arrow

Wes prioritizes the community to improve data science tools and empower scalable solutions.

David Nolen // clojurescript

David believes in making space for ideas, staying true to your vision, and the power of “no.”

Chrissy LeMaire // dbatools

From the Bayou to Europe, Chrissy builds a life that would make her younger self proud.

Benjie Gillam // Graphile

For Benjie, open source isn’t just about sponsorships and code, but empathy and connection.

Gift Egwuenu // RubyGems

Gift starts small to ignite local and global open source engagement.

Alex Ellis // OpenFaaS

Even as he struggles with funding, Alex recognizes the value of creativity and camaraderie.

Evan You // Vue

How Evan empowers developers to first define and then reach their goals.

Issy Long // Homebrew

Issy stresses the importance of staying patient with themself and taking breaks.

Ovilia Zhang // Apache ECharts

Ovilia makes an impact by dedicating time to both code and creativity.

Dirk Lemstra // ImageMagick

How Dirk found the middle ground between his day job and open source.