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Stack of books for reading

You don't need a computer science degree to work with open source software

Open source makes software knowledge accessible to anyone, so formal training isn't the only path to a technology career.
Jim Hall (Correspondent) 06 Aug 2020 2 comments
Person programming on a laptop on a building

My journey to becoming an open source maintainer

Hacktoberfest got me thinking. My first contribution to open source was challenging, but everything I've learned since then has made me a better developer.
Juliano Alves 25 Nov 2019 2 comments
Coffee and laptop

How Ansible brought peace to my home

Configuring his young daughters' computers with Ansible made it simple for this dad to manage the family's computers.
James Farrell (Correspondent) 17 Sep 2019 3 comments
Coffee beans

Why I use Java

There are probably better languages than Java, depending on work requirements. But I haven't seen anything yet to pull me away.
Chris Hermansen (Correspondent) 02 Sep 2019 8 comments
I love Free Software FSFE celebration

Why I love free software

11 open source enthusiasts weigh in on why they value free software today.
Jen Wike Huger (Red Hat) 14 Feb 2019 1 comment
A path through nature

One developer's road: Programming and mental illness

How curiosity, hard work, and community support helped this developer overcome obstacles and find success.
Joël Krähemann 13 Dec 2018

When Linux required installation parties

You can learn a lot from the open source community, but don't forget to be respectful.
Moshe Zadka (Correspondent) 10 Dec 2018 4 comments
A screen of code.

My open source journey: From Pong to microservices

How a family friend installing Linux set him on a path to a fulfilling hobby and career.
Viet Nguyen (Red Hat) 29 Nov 2018

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