The Open Source Effect

Explore the transformative power of open source contributions in this 41-minute Devoxx conference talk. Discover why many exceptional developers gravitate towards open source projects and how participation can significantly enhance engineering skills. Learn valuable lessons from Benjamin Muskalla's personal experiences, including insights into his first open source project and contributions to larger initiatives. Gain perspective on the various ways to contribute, from code to documentation and sponsorship. Understand the importance of engaging with project maintainers, hands-on experimentation, and the unexpected benefits of open source involvement. Whether you're a seasoned developer or just starting out, uncover how open source can propel your career forward and help you grow as a software engineer, one contribution at a time.

Intro
Who am I
Why open source
Open source adventure
My first open source project
First contribution to a large open source project
First code contribution to a large project
Contributing to open source can also mean
Gaining expert knowledge
Obvious things
Ask the maintainers
Hack and hack
Get your hands dirty
Sponsorship
Outro