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.
A developer discusses the challenges of open-source maintenance and urges users to contribute code instead of demanding features.
A developer's 2011 year-in-review covering tech conferences (SQLBits, Mongo UK), community contributions, job changes, and open-source projects.
Announcing the Move the Web Forward initiative, a community-driven project to help developers contribute to the web platform.
A developer's journey to create SofiaJS, a JavaScript user group in Bulgaria, to foster a local community for developers.
Announcement and background of the first PyCon JP 2011 conference in Tokyo, including its growth from a smaller event.
A reminder to cancel free tech event registrations if you can't attend, freeing up spots for others on waiting lists.
