Forge your future with open source : build your skills, build your network, build the future of technology / V. M. Brasseur.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Brasseur, V. M., author.

Series:

The pragmatic programmers

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Open source software--Law and legislation.

Open source software.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (217 pages)

Edition:

1st edition

Place of Publication:

Raleigh, North Carolina : The Pragmatic Programmers, [2018]

System Details:

text file

Summary:

Free and open source is the foundation of software development, and it's built by people just like you. Discover the fundamental tenets that drive the movement. Take control of your career by selecting the right project to meet your professional goals. Master the language and avoid the pitfalls that typically ensnare new contributors. Join a community of like-minded people and change the world. Programmers, writers, designers, and everyone interested in software will make their mark through free and open source software contributions. Free and open source software is the default choice for the programming languages and technologies which run our world today, and it's all built and maintained by people just like you. No matter your skill level or area of expertise, with this book you will contribute to free and open source software projects. Using this practical approach you'll understand not only the mechanics of contributing, but also how doing so helps your career as well as the community. This book doesn't assume that you're a programmer, or even that you have prior experience with free and open source software. Learn what open source is, where it came from, and why it's important. Start on the right foot by mastering the structure and tools you need before you contribute. Choose the right project for you, amplifying the impact of your contribution. Submit your first contribution, whether it's code, writing, design, or community organising. Find out what to do when things don't go the way you expect. Discover how to start your own project and make it friendly and welcoming to contributors. Anyone can contribute! Make your mark today and help others while also helping yourself.

Contents:

Cover

Table of Contents

Preface

What's in This Book?

What's NOT in This Book?

Who Should Read This Book?

Why Is This Book Not Openly Licensed?

Suggestions, Errata, or Questions?

Credits

Acknowledgments

1. The Foundations and Philosophies of Free and Open Source

It's About the People

Why Learn About the Philosophies?

Free and Open Source Software Is Everywhere

Other Open Movements

The Origins of Free Software

The Origins of Open Source

Difference Between Free Software and Open Source

An Aside About Terminology

A Brief Introduction to Copyright and Licensing

Types of Free and Open Source Software Licenses

Now You Have a Strong Foundation

2. What Free and Open Source Can Do for You

FOSS Benefits to Your Skillset

FOSS Benefits to Your Career

FOSS Benefits to Your Personal Network

Benefit from Preparation

3. Prepare to Contribute

Ways to Contribute

Common Project and Community Roles

Files You Should Know About Before You Start

Issue Tracking

Common Communication Routes

Contributor License Agreement/Developer Certificate of Origin

You're Ready to Find a Project

4. Find a Project

Set Your Goals

Collect Your Requirements

Collect Candidate Projects

Select a Project

Select a Task

What Is "Success"?

5. Make a Contribution

Prepare for Your Contribution

Craft Your Contribution

Gotchas

Clone and Branch

Atomic Commits

Test Your Contribution

Submit Your Contribution

Review, Revise, Collaborate

Tidy Up

Special Considerations for Windows-based Contributors

There's More to Contributing Than Just Code

6. Make a Difference Without Making a Pull Request

Review Contributions

Provide Testing

Triage Issues

Volunteer for the Less Interesting Things

There Are So Many Options.

7. Interact with the Community

After Your First Contribution

Get Help

General Tips for Participating in Discussions

The Importance of Setting Up and Maintaining Expectations

Communication Channels and How to Use Them

Mailing List

Issue Tracker

Real-Time Chat

Conference Call

Only the Tip of the Iceberg

8. It's About the People

Get Together

Tips for Coping at a Conference or Meetup

Form Your Own Meetup

Moving up in the Community

FOSS Is People

9. When It Goes Wrong

Intimidated by FOSS' Reputation

Can't Find a Project

Company Policies

Contribution Process Is Unclear

Language Barriers

Your Contribution Is Declined

Community Problems

Sometimes You're the Problem

How to Exit a Community

You Don't Have to Feel Trapped

10. Start Your Own Project

Quick Start Guide to Releasing Your Own Project

What Is Your Goal?

Optimize for Community

Work in the Open

Keep It Simple, Silly

Share the Burden Early

Select Communication Routes

What About Issue Tracking?

Styleguides

Select a License

How to Apply a License

Publish the Project and You're Done!

11. Contribute for Your Job

Contributing to External FOSS Projects

Contributing to Your Company's FOSS Projects

Convincing Your Employer to Support FOSS

Forge Your Future

A1. Glossary

Bibliography

Index

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Notes:

Description based on print version record.

Includes bibliographical references.

ISBN:

9781680506396

1680506390

9781680506389

1680506382

9781680506402

1680506404

OCLC:

1082143680