WSO2CON 2024 - Freedom First—Unleashing Developer Potential with Open Source
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The document discusses the importance of open source contributions in unleashing developer potential, highlighting the key qualities of successful developers such as problem-solving skills, technical proficiency, and collaboration. It emphasizes the Apache Way, which prioritizes community health, inclusivity, decision-making through consensus, and meritocracy in recognizing contributors. Lastly, it outlines personal branding for developers, including building visibility and establishing expertise within the open source community.
WSO2CON 2024 - Freedom First—Unleashing Developer Potential with Open Source
- 1. Freedom First—Unleashing Developer Potential with Open Source Afkham Azeez Head of SRE, WSO2 Member, Apache Software Foundation
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- 5. About me ● Started at WSO2 in 2005, contributing to key open source projects like Axis2, Synapse, and Axiom at the Apache Software Foundation. ● Spearheaded several strategic technology initiatives including the Carbon framework and the adoption of Kubernetes and other cloud-native technologies. ● Elected Member of the Apache Software Foundation since 2010 ● Co-authored the book “Apache Axis2 Web Services. ● Regular presenter at technology conferences such as KubeCon, Oscon, and WSO2Con, sharing insights and promoting open source advancements. 5
- 6. The original WSO2 Tungsten team! 6
- 7. What makes a great developer?
- 9. Ability to create “good” design and “good” code Programs must be written for people to read, and only incidentally for machines to execute - Structure and Interpretation of Computer Programs Premature optimization is the root of all evil - Donald Knuth 9
- 14. Empathy and User Focus 14
- 15. Problem solving Technical proficiency Good design & code Continuous learning Collaboration & communication Passion & motivation Empathy & user focus 15
- 16. The Apache Way A Model of Open Source Values
- 17. Community Over Code ● Health and sustainability of the community are more important than the code itself ● Inclusivity and Diversity: Ensuring a wide range of perspectives and skills by encouraging contributions from all over the world. ● Consensus-based Decision Making: Decisions are made through discussions, where every community member can voice their opinion, and consensus is sought for major decisions. ● Mentorship and Guidance: Experienced members mentor newcomers, helping to integrate them into the project and foster the next generation of leaders. 17
- 18. Meritocracy ● Influence in a project is earned through contributions. ● encourages active participation and rewards contributors with recognition, decision-making authority, and leadership roles based on their: ⦿ Quality of Contributions: Contributions are not just measured by quantity but also by their impact and quality. ⦿ Engagement in the Community: Active involvement in discussions, decision-making processes, and community events. ⦿ Leadership and Initiative: Taking initiative in solving problems, proposing new ideas, and leading projects or components. 18
- 19. Openness Openness is a cornerstone of the ASF’s operation, encompassing everything from transparent decision-making to public availability of documentation and code. This value ensures: ● Public Communication: All discussions about project development are conducted on public mailing lists, ensuring transparency and that decisions are made openly. ● Accessible Code and Documentation: Code repositories and documentation are openly accessible, encouraging external review, adoption, and contribution. ● Open Participation: Anyone can participate in an ASF project, and there are no barriers to entry for new contributors. 19
- 20. Personal brand building ● Visibility ● Establishing Expertise ● Networking Opportunities ● Leadership Skills ● Public Speaking and Writing ● Global Impact 20
- 21. Open source turns good devs into great devs, and delivers better value to everyone - yours truly, 2024 21