The Open Source Effect: Growing as a Software Engineer Through Contributions

Watch a 33-minute conference talk from EclipseCon 2022 where GitHub's Benjamin Muskalla explores the transformative power of open source contributions on developer careers and skills. Discover why many exceptional developers gravitate toward open source projects and how collaborative development in these communities fosters engineering excellence. Learn valuable insights from real-world experiences of contributors and maintainers, understanding both obvious and subtle ways to make meaningful impact in open source projects. Gain perspective on how participating in open source can accelerate professional growth and development skills through practical contribution examples and community engagement. Perfect for developers interested in starting or expanding their open source journey while learning from the experiences of successful contributors.