Open Source - The Next Generation: Educating and Inspiring Future Contributors

Explore the future of open source development in this insightful conference talk by Mike Swift from Major League Hacking. Delve into the challenges faced by aspiring open source contributors and learn about innovative approaches to integrate open source practices into the global software engineering curriculum. Discover strategies for creating better onboarding experiences, fostering confidence in new developers, and reimagining tech internships through an open source lens. Gain valuable insights on educating, mentoring, and inspiring the next generation of open source contributors, and leave with actionable ideas to help cultivate a thriving community of Great Open Source citizens.