As a full-stack developer, you know that writing code is only part of the job. Equally important is collaborating effectively with your team and contributing to the long-term maintainability of the project. A key skill in this area that‘s often overlooked is writing good commit messages. A well-crafted commit message is a powerful communication tool….
As a full-stack developer, one of the most rewarding experiences is creating an open source project that provides value to the developer community and takes off in popularity. I recently had the fortune of one of my repos hitting the top of the GitHub trending page and daily newsletter, an exciting milestone! In this article,…
Open source software powers the world. From operating systems like Linux to web frameworks like React, open source is everywhere. By definition, open source software is software with source code that anyone can inspect, modify, and enhance. But open source is more than just a licensing model – it‘s a powerful way to build software…
Open source software is the backbone of the modern internet. It powers everything from operating systems to web frameworks to machine learning libraries. An estimated 97% of applications contain open source components, and some projections show open source comprising 90% of all software by 2023. Yet for all its popularity and importance, open source faces…
If you‘re a developer looking to improve your coding skills, make new connections, and build your portfolio, contributing to open source projects is a great way to achieve those goals. But if you‘ve never made an open source contribution before, the process can seem daunting. Where do you start? What if you "mess up" the…
Open source is eating the software world. Most of the technologies powering the Internet – from operating systems to databases to machine learning frameworks – have open source at their core. This has enabled an unprecedented pace of innovation as communities of developers build on each other‘s work. But until recently, open source was far…
Launching an open source project is an exciting milestone, but it‘s really just the beginning. Most of the work, and ultimately the success of the project, lies in effectively maintaining it for the long haul. Proper open source maintenance increases the project‘s usability, expands its reach, and fosters a thriving community around it. As the…
As a full-stack developer, you likely use open source software every day, whether it‘s a Ruby gem, a JavaScript library, or a CSS framework. But have you ever considered contributing back to those projects? If you‘re like many developers, you may have hesitated due to fear or uncertainty. Maybe you feel you don‘t have the…
Six months ago, we launched our open source project on GitHub – a developer tool to simplify deploying and managing cloud infrastructure. We knew the space was competitive with some big, established players. But we believed our unique approach would resonate with fellow developers seeking a more streamlined experience. Fast forward to today, and our…
As a full-stack developer and professional coder, I know firsthand the importance of contributing to open source projects. Not only does it allow you to give back to the community and improve the software you use, but it also provides valuable opportunities for learning, networking, and career growth. However, getting started with open source can…
As a full-stack developer and professional coder, I‘ve seen firsthand how contributing to open source projects can be one of the most rewarding and transformative experiences in a programmer‘s career. Not only do you get to hone your skills, work with cutting-edge technologies, and build your reputation, but you also get to be part of…
If you‘re a programmer, you‘ve probably heard of open-source software. But what exactly does "open source" mean? And why would you want to contribute to open-source projects as a beginner? In simple terms, open-source software is code that is publicly available and free for anyone to use, modify, and distribute. Open-source projects are developed collaboratively…