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Learning Through Doing: Finding Your Way To Contributing In Open Source Projects

If you are in the tech sector, at some point you will probably have come across the words ‘open source’. Usually the first words that people come up with when they hear that relate to the price or the product, but often overlooked are the people who make up open source projects and communities, and the opportunities that open source can provide at any stage of your career. In this talk, Ruth will share how she got started as a contributor in open source (through a non-traditional background in sport science and physiotherapy!) which led her to set up a digital agency purely focused on open source technologies, and now to leading a worldwide open source project which powers the marketing automation of some of the world’s largest brands. We’ll dive into the many ways that you can get involved with open source projects, how to find your way to making your first contribution, and maybe even make our first contribution live during the session!