Getting the First PR into .NET and Other Tales from an OSS Contributor

Explore the journey of becoming an open-source software (OSS) contributor in this 57-minute conference talk. Discover how Adam Ralph became the first community member to have a pull request accepted for .NET Core in November 2014. Learn about the exciting world of OSS, its inclusive communities, and Microsoft's transformation into the "number one" GitHub organization. Understand the benefits of OSS, why it works, and the various ways to contribute beyond coding. Gain insights into the speaker's transition from a curious onlooker to a passionate OSS advocate. Whether you're a coder or not, find out how easy it is to get involved and make a difference in the open-source community.