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How I used guilt as a motivator for good

its-surya — Fri, 28 Apr 2023 07:00:00 +0000

How I used guilt as a motivator for good its-surya Fri, 04/28/2023 - 03:00

Guilt is usually considered a negative emotion, but by steering it well, you can achieve surprising success.

Recently, I was asked by a friend and colleague if I were interested in speaking together at a conference. I was pleasantly surprised because I hadn't contributed much to the…

Know your inner quantum with open leadership

Ashish Lotangane — Wed, 12 Apr 2023 07:00:00 +0000

Know your inner quantum with open leadership Ashish Lotangane Wed, 04/12/2023 - 03:00

Quantum concepts can guide open leadership.

This isn't an article about quantum computing. I was watching Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania and this line of dialogue got me thinking: "If there is one thing life has…

How to lead through change with open leadership

Ashish Lotangane — Thu, 06 Apr 2023 07:00:00 +0000

How to lead through change with open leadership Ashish Lotangane Thu, 04/06/2023 - 03:00

Anyone can learn and use the qualities of open leadership to help their teams through times of transition.

Change is hard. It often brings discomfort, anxiety, and confusion. Even as an Agile enthusiast, I sometimes feel I'm not welcoming change the way I should. Change is often…

How I got my first job in tech and helped others do the same

discombobulateme — Sat, 18 Mar 2023 07:00:00 +0000

How I got my first job in tech and helped others do the same discombobulateme Sat, 03/18/2023 - 03:00

I wouldn't be where I am today without my mentors. Now, I have my dream job in open source.

Two years ago, I got an interview with Sauce Labs when they opened an internship in the Open Source Program Office (OSPO). There was a lot of competition, and I didn’t have…

How being open at work results in happy customers

katgaines — Fri, 17 Mar 2023 07:03:00 +0000

How being open at work results in happy customers katgaines Fri, 03/17/2023 - 03:03

The way the teams within your organization interact affects customer experience. Open communication and shared knowledge can transform your business.

Every interaction we have with another person is influenced by our emotions. Those emotions have ripple effects, especially when it comes to how you do business. A happy…

My first pull request at age 14

neilnaveen — Fri, 17 Mar 2023 07:00:00 +0000

My first pull request at age 14 neilnaveen Fri, 03/17/2023 - 03:00

Age is not a barrier for contributing to open source.

My name is Neil Naveen, and I'm a 14-year-old middle schooler who's been coding for seven years. I have also been coding in Golang for two years. Coding isn't my only passion…

How I returned to open source after facing grief

Amita — Thu, 16 Mar 2023 07:00:00 +0000

How I returned to open source after facing grief Amita Thu, 03/16/2023 - 03:00

Contributing to open source projects after losing a loved one can feel daunting. Here's my advice for how to rejoin the community.

The open source community is a wonderful place where people come together to collaborate, share knowledge, and build amazing things. I still remember my first contribution in…

Our favorite tech books written by women

AmyJune — Sun, 12 Mar 2023 07:00:00 +0000

Our favorite tech books written by women AmyJune Sun, 03/12/2023 - 03:00

Add these inspiring tech books to your reading list for Women's History Month.

Whether you're a fast reader or someone who takes a book at a leisurely pace, a whole month is an ample time to explore a new book. As March is Women's History Month, we asked…

Postgres DevOps database administrator: A day in the life

doug.ortiz — Thu, 09 Mar 2023 08:00:00 +0000

Postgres DevOps database administrator: A day in the life doug.ortiz Thu, 03/09/2023 - 03:00

What are the responsibilities of a database administrator (DBA)?

A Postgres DevOps DBA plays a critical role in modern IT organizations that rely on Postgres as their primary database management system. The role of a Postgres DevOps DBA…

Contribute to open source without code

Debra Chen — Thu, 09 Mar 2023 08:00:00 +0000

Contribute to open source without code Debra Chen Thu, 03/09/2023 - 03:00

If you want to become a committer through non-code contributions or don't have time to make a code contribution, then the first step is to join the community.

An open source "community" means different things to different people. I think of open source a little like "falling in love" because it is about people and relationships…