A Better Way to Teach Open Source Software Engineering

Explore an innovative approach to teaching software engineering through open source projects in this 34-minute conference talk from the Eclipse Foundation. Learn how undergraduate students can gain practical experience by participating in real-world open source communities, with insights into software development practices, intellectual property fundamentals, and team collaboration with industry mentors. Discover the evolution and lessons learned from the Semesters of Code program over four years, including specific examples from Carnegie Mellon University's Summer 2024 collaboration with the Eclipse Foundation Community team. Gain valuable perspectives on sustainable open source software development, community building, and novel approaches to mentorship and apprenticeship programs that can be adapted across various university settings.