An experienced open source contributor outlines common social mistakes in FOSS project management, such as discouraging contributors and assigning only grunt work.
Mike Ash announces a hiatus from regular blog posts to focus on completing his book, 'The Complete Friday Q&A: Volume II'.
The author's blog is added to the vBlog Database, a curated index of over 400 virtualization-focused blogs.
A developer expresses gratitude after being elected a Java Champion, thanking mentors, community members, and supporters.
Analyzes community involvement in open-source .NET projects (Roslyn, CoreCLR, CoreFX) one year after Microsoft's announcement, using GitHub data.
A developer shares a personal story about feeling inadequate after organizing a major tech conference, exploring the emotional challenges in tech careers.
Argues against using Slack for FOSS project communication, advocating for IRC due to its open, standardized, and distributed nature.
Strategies for involving designers in open source projects to improve diversity and project outcomes.
The Bite Python Newsletter is now an official weekly publication, with a new schedule and homepage.
A developer reflects on the emotional and professional revitalization they experience at PyCon, the annual Python conference.
DevNexus 2015 conference seeks room volunteers to monitor sessions in exchange for free attendance on alternate days.
Announcement for NEJS Conf, a tech conference on August 7th at Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo, with a call for speakers.
Explores the challenges of integrating designers into open source projects and defines three interpretations of 'Open Source Design'.
A KDE developer shares his excitement and presentation schedule for the Akademy 2014 conference, focusing on community and technology.
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.
