Jessica Wilkins - Using Open Source to Create Connections
Season 9, Episode 4 | November 2, 2023Join hosts Bekah and Dan in this enlightening episode with Jessica Wilkins. Dive deep into the art of nurturing relationships in the open source community. Learn the intricacies of collaborating with maintainers, the value of non-traditional skillsets, and the journey of personal growth as a contributor.
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Jessica Wilkins
Jessica Wilkins is a self taught developer and technical writer from Los Angeles, California.
In her previous career, she was a professional oboist, educator and owner of JDW Sheet Music.
Jessica's interest in programming came during the pandemic when she wanted to build the Black Excellence Music Project which celebrates black artists from the jazz and classical fields.
She now works for freeCodeCamp on the curriculum team.
Show Notes:
Join hosts Bekah and Dan as they engage in a captivating conversation with Jessica Wilkins, a prominent figure from freeCodeCamp. In this episode, Jessica shares her invaluable insights on nurturing and developing relationships within the open source community. Delve into the nuances of effective collaboration with maintainers, understand the significance of embracing non-traditional skillsets, and discover the pathways to flourish as a contributor. Jessica's experiences with freeCodeCamp provide a unique perspective on the human dynamics and interpersonal relationships that form the backbone of successful open source projects.
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