A guide to evaluating the health and sustainability of open source projects before adopting them, covering metrics like activity, community, and documentation.
A developer discusses why they included a 'respect' section in their open-source project's contributor guidelines, focusing on culture and security.
A PyCon 2014 attendee reflects on the community spirit of swag bag stuffing and the technical depth of an open space session on software composition.
Author announces receiving the Microsoft MVP Award for SQL Server, highlighting their community contributions and speaking engagements.
A critical analysis of Python 3's slow adoption five years after its release, examining the causes and consequences for the community.
Author announces attending Ping Play! Edition, a community-driven conference focused on the Play Framework.
An FAQ on using gender-neutral language in technical documentation to create inclusive and welcoming communities.
An analysis of the concept of meritocracy in open source and tech communities, questioning its validity and potential negative effects.
A software developer reflects on the personal and professional tension between being a critical, negative thinker and fostering a welcoming tech community.
A recap and thank you message for the successful PyCon APAC 2013 conference held in Japan, highlighting sponsors, venue, and attendees.
Explores how open source projects can engage non-technical contributors, expanding beyond just code to include documentation, feedback, and community building.
The article critiques the traditional approach to open source, arguing that simply making code public isn't enough without a cultural shift towards open collaboration.
An overview of the official communication channels and online communities for connecting with the Hippo CMS team and other users.
A guide to key leaders and organizers in Japan's growing Python community, highlighting their contributions and roles.
An article encouraging developers to contribute to open-source, arguing that not everyone needs to be a 'rockstar' coder to make valuable contributions.
Explores why open source is a philosophy of community and collaboration, not just publishing code.
A developer's personal journey from skepticism to advocacy for PyLadies, exploring the importance of diversity and inclusion in the tech community.
Tips for preparing and delivering effective conference talks, based on experiences from tech community leaders and speakers.
Analyzes the debate on politeness in open-source communities sparked by Linus Torvalds, using personal contributor experiences.
Author shares excitement about being invited to join the ASPInsiders, a group of experts providing feedback on ASP.NET technologies.
