The Changelog: Software Development, Open Source

Coming home to GitHub (Interview)

Dec 9, 2022

Christina Warren, a Senior Developer Advocate at GitHub and former technology journalist, shares her fascinating journey from media to tech. She discusses the evolution of open source software, emphasizing its newfound ubiquity and the advantages of platforms like Mastodon. Christina reflects on the challenges of authentic engagement in tech, particularly amidst corporate dynamics. The conversation also touches on exciting developments from GitHub Universe, including Codespaces and advancements in accessibility, illustrating the bright future of collaborative coding.

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Christina's Career Journey

Christina Warren's career path includes Mashable, Gizmodo, Microsoft, and now GitHub.
She met the podcast hosts in 2017 or 2018 at Microsoft Build.

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GitHub Origin Story

Christina Warren got her GitHub account in 2009 because of Dan Benjamin.
He introduced her to Ruby and GitHub, which was about a year old at the time.

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Netflix's Game Changer

Netflix outbid HBO for House of Cards, transforming their business.
This move was a turning point for Netflix and a significant investment at the time.

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This week we’re joined by Christina Warren, Senior Developer Advocate at GitHub, and a true tech and pop culture connoisseur. From her days at Mashable covering the intersections of entertainment and technology, to Gizmodo, to Microsoft, and now her current role at GitHub we talk with Christina about her journey from journalist to developer, and the latest happenings coming out of GitHub Universe.

BTW, we’re planning to get Christina on Backstage in the new year to talk about Plex, MakeMKV, and all things that go into hosting your own media server. Drop a commment on this episode with a +1 if you want to see that happen.

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Featuring:

Christina Warren – GitHub, Mastodon, X
Adam Stacoviak – Website, GitHub, LinkedIn, Mastodon, X
Jerod Santo – GitHub, LinkedIn, Mastodon, X

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