Open source software is freely available for use and open to contributions from anyone—no permission needed. It thrives on community involvement through coding, design, and community support.
Is it "free work"? Not really. Contributing is voluntary, something you do because you use a project and want to see it improve—a win-win situation.
How do full-time open source contributors make money? Funded projects pay active contributors and offer bounties for specific tasks. Companies and foundations that support open source also provide financing. It's different from traditional employment, but I personally love the open source work style.
I advocate for open source because technological advancement depends on it, and contributing to projects you use is incredibly fulfilling. The goal is advancing technology, not just getting paid to code.
For beginners seeking experience, contributing to projects you enjoy will impress interviewers far more than practice apps. You'll also gain valuable insight into real development environments.
In conclusion, participate in open source projects you care about. Making money takes time and proof of work, but you'll help improve tools you actually use. If you're chasing high salaries, get a job—don't expect payment for voluntary contributions.
#OpenSource #SoftwareDevelpment
I've been finishing my tasks like a champion every day this week
My night
It's such a junior thing to say that you shouldn't deploy on Fridays, and I'm not going to argue about it.
Por si alguien quiere probar windsurf, a mi me gusto mas que cursor, es mas barato y tiene GPT-4.1 gratis por tiempo limitado
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Bitcoin at the code level is beautiful—you have everything, no magic, just pure core concepts from computer science and cryptography.
I really hate doing frontend stuff
I'm not going to lie—being a woman in STEM isn't easy, especially in leadership positions where, if you don't have a strong personality, people walk all over you. There are opportunities now, that has changed a lot. But what hasn’t really changed is the people. I've been underestimated so many times, my ideas have been dismissed, and I haven't been given the respect I deserve. I hope that changes someday, and I believe the way to make that happen is by setting an example—by going far and inspiring other women to do the same.
The discussion about quantum computing and Bitcoin is not technical; it's philosophical.
Cuando doy mentorías, algo en lo que hago mucho hincapié es en si de verdad les gusta programar, qué quieren construir, qué tipo de soluciones les gustaría crear o qué quieren lograr.
Está bien querer ganar dinero, pero la realidad es esta: el dinero no es suficiente motivación.
Sorry, but most people on Bluesky are even more toxic than on Twitter. Most of them are stuck in one ideology, and they share even more fake information here. It's crazy that this was pitched as the solution to Twitter’s centralization and censorship. Haha
He estado usando bluesky a ver que onda y la verdad nostr me parece mejor, hasta ahora no he podido seguir gente, no se que pasa jajaja
- University and academic work
- My job
- Collaborating on open source projects
- Hackathons
- Other things like teaching or participating in events
And then people wonder why I don't have time for anything.
Is anyone aware of how hard it becomes to do research, read, study on your own, or even write once you get used to AI and having information instantly?
Gm gente, have a great week #nostr
Malisimo redbull esta temporada, es increible como han tardado mal en todas las paradas por errores.
Así se ven mis domingos felices jaja
gm #nostr es domingo de F1!!
