OSS Book Review: Nadia Eghbal's Working in Public - The Making and Maintenance of Open Source Software
Season 9, Episode 2 | September 26, 2023Join hosts Bekah and Dan in this episode featuring Jessica Wilkins and Brian Meeker as we delve into the insights from Nadia Eghbal's book "Working in Public." Discover the intricacies of open source collaboration, the evolving dynamics of digital communities, and the profound impact of individual contributions.
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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.
Brian Meeker
Brian Meeker is a full stack engineer who occasionally leaves his basement in Indiana. Currently, he works as a Senior Engineer at Online Rewards. He works mostly in Elixir these days, but has a past littered with a wide variety of technologies and platforms. Outside of work, Brian is a devoted father, avid nerd, and lover of metal.
Show Notes:
Join hosts Bekah and Dan in this episode with Nadia Eghbal's "Working in Public" enthusiasts Jessica Wilkins and Brian Meeker. We discuss the nuances of open source collaboration highlighted in the book, the challenges and rewards of being both a contributor and a maintainer, and the profound impact of individual contributions in the open source community. Dive into the transformative journey of participating in open source and redefining its true meaning with OpenSauced.
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