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The Virtual Coffee Podcast

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2 months ago

In Episode 8 of Season 10 of the Virtual Coffee Podcast, hosts Bekah and Dan delve into the intricate process of open sourcing a private repository. Drawing from their experience with Virtual Coffee's community docs, they discuss considerations like verifying the safety of repository content, ensuring appropriate permissions, and maintaining the privacy of sensitive discussions. They also touch on the importance of updating READEMEs, licensing, and providing clear guidelines for new contribut...

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In Episode 8 of Season 10 of the Virtual Coffee Podcast, hosts Bekah and Dan delve into the intricate process of open sourcing a private repository. Drawing from their experience with Virtual Coffee's community docs, they discuss considerations like verifying the safety of repository content, ensuring appropriate permissions, and maintaining the privacy of sensitive discussions. They also touch on the importance of updating READEMEs, licensing, and providing clear guidelines for new contribut...

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The Virtual Coffee Podcast

Open Sourcing a Private Repo

In Episode 8 of Season 10 of the Virtual Coffee Podcast, hosts Bekah and Dan delve into the intricate process of open sourcing a private repository. Drawing from their experience with Virtual Coffee's community docs, they discuss considerations like verifying the safety of repository content, ensuring appropriate permissions, and maintaining the privacy of sensitive discussions. They also touch on the importance of updating READEMEs, licensing, and providing clear guidelines for new contribut...

1 year ago

26 minutes

The Virtual Coffee Podcast

Climbing the Contributor Ladder

In this episode of the Virtual Coffee Podcast, hosts Bekah Hawrot Weigel and Dan Ott delve into the journey of climbing the contributor ladder in open-source projects. They explore the progression from contributor to maintainer, focusing on the importance of trust-building, consistent contributions, and respectful interactions within the community. Key strategies discussed include engaging with project documentation, reproducing bugs, and effective communication. The episode also highlights h...

1 year ago

27 minutes

The Virtual Coffee Podcast

Building Relationships in Open Source

In Season 10, Episode 6 of the Virtual Coffee Podcast, hosts Bekah and Dan explore the multifaceted aspects of building and nurturing relationships within the open source community, particularly during Hacktoberfest. The episode highlights the significance of effective networking, making meaningful connections, and becoming a valued repeat contributor. The hosts provide practical advice for newcomers, stressing the importance of understanding projects, submitting quality pull requests, and co...

1 year ago

30 minutes

The Virtual Coffee Podcast

Open Source Maintainer Challenges and Benefits

In this episode of the Virtual Coffee Podcast, hosts Bekah and Dan delve into the benefits and challenges of being a maintainer in open source projects, particularly during Hacktoberfest. They discuss the excitement and responsibility of maintaining projects, the joy of welcoming new contributors, and the importance of community building. The hosts also highlight the preparation involved in enhancing project onboarding and documentation, and the growth opportunities for maintainers. The episo...

1 year ago

24 minutes

The Virtual Coffee Podcast

How to Make a Positive Impact during Hacktoberfest

Bekah and Dan explore the community's engagement with Hacktoberfest, a month-long event encouraging open source contributions. They discuss what Hacktoberfest is and what it means to be a positive contributor in the open source community. They highlight the importance of meaningful contributions, respecting maintainers' time, and provides tips for navigating and contributing to open source projects, and touches on ways to be a good open source citizen and the benefits of contributing consiste...

1 year ago

27 minutes

The Virtual Coffee Podcast

'Big M' versus 'Little m' Mentorship

In Season 10, Episode 3 of the Virtual Coffee Podcast, hosts Bekah and Dan explore the topic of 'Big M' versus 'Little m' Mentorship. They distinguish between formal, one-on-one mentorship ('Big M') and more informal, community-based mentorship ('Little M'). They discuss the advantages and potential pitfalls of each approach, emphasizing the importance of finding the right mentorship fit. They also touch on the role of coaches, the value of community support in events like Hacktoberfest, and ...

1 year ago

24 minutes

The Virtual Coffee Podcast

How to Build Trust Capital

In Episode 2 of Season 10 of the Virtual Coffee podcast, hosts Bekah and Dan discuss the concept of 'trust capital' and its importance in tech communities. They define trust capital as the value and trustworthiness one has with others. The hosts explore how to build trust through consistent actions, showing up, transparency, and effective communication. They highlight the difference between networking and building genuine relationships, emphasizing practical ways to accumulate trust capital, ...

1 year ago

33 minutes

The Virtual Coffee Podcast

Remote Collaboration Tools and Techniques

In the first episode of Season 10 of the Virtual Coffee podcast, hosts Bekah and Dan introduce the new format focusing on "back pocket topics" from Virtual Coffee community discussions. They delve into common remote collaboration tools and techniques, sharing insights from their experiences in tech. Topics include effective communication, the importance of documentation, and how different company cultures influence remote work. The episode also touches on the role of community members in impr...

1 year ago

33 minutes

The Virtual Coffee Podcast

Jessica Wilkins - Using Open Source to Create Connections

Join hosts Bekah and Dan as they engage in a captivating conversation with Jessica Wilkins, a prominent figure from freeCodeCamp. In this episode, Jessica shares her invaluable insights on nurturing and developing relationships within the open source community. Delve into the nuances of effective collaboration with maintainers, understand the significance of embracing non-traditional skillsets, and discover the pathways to flourish as a contributor. Jessica's experiences with freeCodeCamp pro...

2 years ago

48 minutes

The Virtual Coffee Podcast

Open Source Licenses with Matt McInnis, Tom Cudd, and Ray Deck

Join hosts Bekah and Dan with guests Matt McInnis, Ray Deck, and Tom Cudd, as they chat about the complicated topic of open source software (OSS) licenses. They share insights into how to choose the appropriate license, how to understand licenses on other projects, and general guidelines for maintainers and contributors.Links:ChooseALicense.com by GitHubExample of clarifying subfolders in the LICENSE: TensorFlow’s models repo.Example of a License section in the README indicating what parts of...

2 years ago

49 minutes

The Virtual Coffee Podcast

OSS Book Review: Nadia Eghbal's Working in Public - The Making and Maintenance of Open Source Software

Join hosts Bekah and Dan in this episode with Nadia Eghbal's "Working in Public" enthusiasts Jessica Wilkins and Brian Meeker. We discuss the nuances of open source collaboration highlighted in the book, the challenges and rewards of being both a contributor and a maintainer, and the profound impact of individual contributions in the open source community. Dive into the transformative journey of participating in open source and redefining its true meaning with OpenSauced.LinksWorking in Publi...

2 years ago

44 minutes

The Virtual Coffee Podcast

Ayu & Dominic - Hacktoberfest is Coming, Preptember is Here!

Join hosts Bekah and Dan in this episode with monthly challenge Preptember leads, Dominic and Ayu. We talk about the importance of preparing both as a contributor and a maintainer, some of the challenges you might face as someone new to those roles during Hacktoberfest, and some of the benefits you'll receive by participating in open source.LinksAyu's Episode: Working through burnout as a self-taught developerDominic's Episode: Finding value in challenging ourselvesYour GitHub Issues---About ...

2 years ago

39 minutes

The Virtual Coffee Podcast

Rafi - Exploring Side Projects and AI

Sponsor: LevelUP Financial PlanningWe're grateful to be sponsored by LevelUP Financial planning, who understands the importance of finding balance between having an awesome life today, and being confident and excited about your future possibilities. If you want to take your financial confidence to the next level, check out levelupfinancialplanning.com.Join hosts Bekah and Dan in this episode featuring Rafi, a talented full-stack developer from Bangalore. In this episode, you'll discover how b...

2 years ago

45 minutes

The Virtual Coffee Podcast

Taiwo Yusuf - The Importance of Having a Learning Mindset

Sponsor: LevelUP Financial PlanningWe're grateful to be sponsored by LevelUP Financial planning, who understands the importance of finding balance between having an awesome life today, and being confident and excited about your future possibilities. If you want to take your financial confidence to the next level, check out levelupfinancialplanning.com.Join Bekah and Dan in this week's episode, where they talk with Taiwo Yusuf, a back-end engineer with a passion for developing innovative...

2 years ago

47 minutes

The Virtual Coffee Podcast

Josh Goldberg - The Life of a Full Time Open Source Developer

Sponsor: LevelUP Financial PlanningWe're grateful to be sponsored by LevelUP Financial planning, who understands the importance of finding balance between having an awesome life today, and being confident and excited about your future possibilities. If you want to take your financial confidence to the next level, check out levelupfinancialplanning.com.Join Bekah and Dan in this week's episode, where they talk with Josh Goldberg, an independent full time open source developer worki...

2 years ago

51 minutes

The Virtual Coffee Podcast

From Maritime Engineer to Self-Taught Front-End Developer

Join Bekah and Dan in this week's episode, where they dive into the transformative journey of Reda, a self-taught developer. Hear about the unique challenges and victories Reda faced as he navigated the journey to becoming a front-end developer. Gain valuable advice on the ideal timing for job applications, as Reda shares advice he heard along his journey: "When should you start applying for jobs? Yesterday." Tune in for an enriching conversation that will inspire aspiring self-taught develop...

2 years ago

44 minutes

The Virtual Coffee Podcast

Caitlin Floyd - Mentorship

This week Bekah and Dan sat down with Caitlin Floyd, a front-end developer, to chat about the concept of collective learning and explore new possibilities in the evolving landscape of tech mentorship. Discover firsthand how Caitlin's experiences highlight the power of collaboration, breaking down silos, and leveraging collective knowledge to drive innovation and success. Links:Jonan SchefflerNick TaylorAbout Caitlin:Caitlin is a front-end developer driven by the power of technology as a force...

2 years ago

49 minutes

The Virtual Coffee Podcast

Carmen - Tech Industry Friendships: Leveraging Connections for Growth, Challenges, and Opportunities and DevOps!

This week Bekah and Dan sat down with Carmen Kohole, a DevOps Engineer based in Portland, Oregon, to chat about the benefits of collaboration and the valuable opportunities you can gain just by asking for help. We also discussed the benefits of fostering strong relationships in the tech industry, and what it means to be a DevOps engineer.About CarmenDevOps Engineer based in Portland, Oregon. Big fan of house plants, hiking, hats and cats. Here to help build stuff, break stuff, learn stuff and...

2 years ago

48 minutes

The Virtual Coffee Podcast

Alex Curtis-Slep - Enriching Your Life as a Developer

This week Bekah and Dan sat down with Alex Curtis-Slep, long time member and volunteer and self-taught developer, about documenting the small wins, falling in love with the process, and aligning your goals to maintain a healthy life while job searching and during your tech career.About AlexAlex Curtis-Slep is a self taught software developer. After getting his initial tastes of HTML and CSS in the early 2000’s on his basketball blog, Alex jumped into coding in early 2019. He heard about a cou...

2 years ago

51 minutes

The Virtual Coffee Podcast

VC Maintainers - Importance of Culture Citizenship

We're starting the new season with a conversation with our maintainers, including our new maintainer, Julia Seidman! We share our thought process for adding a maintainer and walk through our culture citizenship statement to share how we intend to create a positive community.About Julia Julia Seidman is a developer education consultant based in the Seattle area. Julia is a believer in embracing the 'careen' over the career. @juliaseid on GitHub@juliaseid on LinkedInAbout KirkA full stack ...

2 years ago

58 minutes