Overview
Join a captivating keynote conversation between Dirk Hohndel, VMware's Chief Open Source Officer, and Linus Torvalds, the creator of Linux and Git. Explore topics ranging from release schedules and role models to trust, maintainership, and community projects. Gain insights into what makes a project successful, the qualities of a good developer, and how to approach software development with a positive attitude. Discover Dirk's passion for C programming and his motivations, while also hearing Linus's thoughts on release date predictions and the future of open source. Delve into the experiences and wisdom of two influential figures in the open source world as they discuss the intricacies of software development, community management, and the evolution of collaborative projects.
Syllabus
Introduction
Release schedule
Role models
Experience
Trust
Maintainership
Attitude
Community Projects
What makes a project successful
What makes a good developer
If you find developing software miserable
Dirks love for C
Dirks motivation
Prediction question
Release date prediction
Taught by
Linux Foundation