Using Open Source for Fun and Profit

Discover how open source communities can transform your career and personal life in this inspiring conference talk from PHP UK Conference 2017. Follow Gary Hockin's journey from a solitary developer to a globally recognized speaker, exploring the power of open source projects in fostering friendships, professional growth, and personal fulfillment. Learn how to leverage these communities to advance your career, save time and money, and build lasting support networks. Gain insights into the speaker's experiences, from the Y2K bug era to becoming an expert contributor, and understand how engaging with open source projects can lead to unexpected opportunities and happiness in the tech industry.

Intro
The Y2K bug
Active Server Pages
Personal Homepage
Lowkey Developer
Fulltime Job
Design Framework
Freenode
PHP Southwest
Micro Cotton Games
PHP Northwest 2012
Contributing
Expert
Rollroll
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