CHAOSScast

Thank you to the folks at Sustain for providing the hosting account for CHAOSSCast! CHAOSScast – Episode 104 In this episode of CHAOSScast, join our host Harmony along with guests Winifred Young and Oluchi Nwankwo as they dive into their journeys and experiences in the open source community. They discuss their first encounters with open source, their contributions, and the impacts they've made within CHAOSS Africa. They also highlight the importance of effective onboarding, clear documentation, and the need for better marketing strategies in open source communities. Press download to hear more! [00:00:24] Winifred and Oluchi introduce themselves and tell us what they do. [00:01:55] Winifred recounts her initial confusion about open source and her eventual engagement through programs like Google Summer of Code. [00:02:53] Oluchi describes her introduction to open source during a coding bootcamp and meeting Ruth Ikegah, community lead at CHAOSS Africa. [00:04:52] Oluchi talks about her slow start and eventual active involvement in the CHAOSS Africa community through managing social media. [00:06:50] Winifred shares her struggles with joining the community due to her mobility issues and how she became more involved through attending community meetings. [00:09:28] Harmony highlights the importance of attending community meetings as a form of participation and praises newcomers’ hangout for helping new members. [00:11:13] Oluchi reflects on her impactful experience managing CHAOSS Africa’s conference communications in 2018. [00:13:07] Winifred discusses organizing an outreach event for the Disability-Inclusion team, emphasizing how open source has provided her with opportunities to lead and make a difference. [00:16:14] We end with a discussion on the areas for improvement in the community, like better documentation and increased visibility of projects through effective marketing. Value Adds (Picks) of the week: [00:19:50] Oluchi’s pick is to make that switch and see yourself flourish. [00:20:23] Winifred’s pick is to learn how your brain works and don’t be shy to ask for help. [00:21:06] Harmony’s pick is to just take the risk. Panelist: Harmony Elendu Guests: Oluchi Nwankwo Winifred Young Links: CHAOSS CHAOSS Project X CHAOSScast Podcast podcast@chaoss.community Harmony Elendu X Harmony Elendu LinkedIn Oluchi Nwankwo X Oluchi Nwankwo LinkedIn Winifred Young X Winifred Young LinkedIn CHAOSS Project Africa X CHAOSS-Africa GitHub Disability Outreach- Bridging Disability And Technology- CHAOSS Blog Post by Victoria Ottah and Winifred YoungSpecial Guests: Oluchi Nwankwo and Winifred Young.Support CHAOSScast

Miguel Ángel Fernández, a data scientist and GrimoireLab contributor, joins Ed Maste, a long-time FreeBSD committer, and Moin Rahman, a seasoned contributor focused on documentation. They dive into how FreeBSD adopted GrimoireLab to manage its extensive bug backlog and optimize project insights. Discussions reveal the integration challenges and how metrics enhancements have improved bug management and community engagement. The guests share personal growth experiences within the open-source community, showcasing the blend of technology and passion.

Thank you to the folks at Sustain for providing the hosting account for CHAOSSCast! CHAOSScast – Episode 102 In this episode of the CHAOSScast, host Harmony Elendu shares a special segment titled "20 Minutes with CHAOSS Africa," dedicated to sharing experiences and stories from members of the CHAOSS Africa community. The episode features discussions with guests, Hamza Danjaji and Gift Uhiene, who share their unique journeys into the world of open source and their contributions to the CHAOSS community. The conversation provides insights into the impact of community involvement on personal and professional growth and explores the foundational aspects of open source participation. Press download now to hear more! [00:01:06] Harmony introduces “20 Minutes with CHAOSS Africa” podcast series focusing on encounters with open source and experiences in the CHAOSS Africa community, and our guests introduce themselves. [00:01:21] Hamza recounts his initial exploration of GitHub during university, which sparked his interest in open source by fixing readme files. [00:03:10] Gift’s first open source encounter came in 2020 while learning React, leading her to explore public project contributions and the concept of open source. [00:05:46] Hamza and Gift share how their community onboarding and contributions went, as Hamza shares his early community engagement in university, which evolved into advocacy for open source communities, including CHAOSS Africa. Gift talks about her informal entry into open source contributions, which eventually led her to formally join the CHAOSS community and contribute to documentation and code. [00:08:33] Gift details her initial contributions to CHAOSS and her involvement in educational projects, highlighting personal growth through community engagement, and Hamza shares that his first contribution to CHAOSS was very easy. [00:11:00] Harmony asks Gift and Hamza what they love about the community that makes them keep coming back and contributing. Gift appreciates personal growth and Hamza appreciates the structured communication and welcoming nature of the CHAOSS community meetings, which facilitate both listening and contributing. Value Adds (Picks) of the week: [00:14:24] Harmony’s pick is a repo on GitHub called, ‘Everything-Open-Source.’ [00:15:03] Gift’s pick is to write down your goals. [00:15:26] Hamza’s pick is a repo on GitHub called, ‘First Contributions.’ Panelist: Harmony Elendu Guests: Hamza Danjaji Gift Uhiene Links: CHAOSS CHAOSS Project X CHAOSScast Podcast podcast@chaoss.community Harmony Elendu LinkedIn Harmony Elendu X Gift Uhiene Website Gift Uhiene X Gift Uhiene LinkedIn Hamza Danjaji LinkedIn Everything-Open-Source-GitHub First Contributions-GitHubSpecial Guests: Gift Uhiene and Hamza Danjaji.Support CHAOSScast

Discover the behind-the-scenes workings of a podcast, from how hosts navigate guest scheduling across time zones to their creative topic selection process. Hear personal stories about reviving the show and integrating new team members. The discussion highlights community involvement and the importance of listener feedback. Fun insights into their individual hobbies, like board gaming and 3D printing, showcase the diverse backgrounds of the team. Join them as they emphasize collaboration and sustainability in podcast production.

In this milestone discussion, guests Brian Proffitt, Senior Manager at Red Hat, and Elizabeth Barron, CHAOSS community manager, share insights on the evolution of CHAOSS and its influence on open-source sustainability. Open source strategist Georg Link reflects on the podcast's origins and mission. Ruth Ikegah, Community Lead for CHAOSS Africa, highlights inclusivity efforts. They tackle challenges in the software supply chain and stress the importance of community collaboration, governance, and the role of emerging leaders.

Dawn Foster, Director of Data Science at the CHAOSS Project, shares her insights on the evolving landscape of open-source licensing. She dives into the impacts of re-licensing, from community health to financial implications, while discussing Contributor License Agreements. Dawn highlights the challenges developers face during these transitions and examines the rise of software relicensing. The conversation also touches on the noteworthy organizations supporting open source and humorously compares navigating licensing to driving in England's confusing roundabouts.

In this discussion, community experts Elizabeth Barron, Ibi Fiberesima, and Ana Jimenez delve into the essence of community culture in open-source projects. They define effective community management as building inclusive spaces that prioritize personal connections and diverse contributions. The trio emphasizes the significance of tailored onboarding processes and the need for recognizing motivations behind community participation. Insights on measuring community health and fostering a welcoming environment round out their enthusiastic conversation.

Harmony Elendu talks with Emily Fox, the Emerging Technology Security Lead at Red Hat, and Dawn Foster, the Director of Data Science at CHAOSS. They delve into the new Security Practitioner Guide aimed at helping maintainers unfamiliar with security practices. Key topics include essential security steps, the significance of vulnerability reporting, and the thoughtful design of projects. They also stress the importance of adaptable guides and community support for enhancing security in open-source projects.

Courtney Robertson, a seasoned WordPress contributor and Developer Advocate at GoDaddy, joins Santiago Dueñas, the GrimoireLab project leader and CTO of Bitergia, to discuss community analytics. They explore GrimoireLab's evolution from university research to a key tool for tracking community health. Courtney shares how WordPress leverages the platform for contributor recognition, while Santi delves into technical enhancements like transitioning to OpenSearch. They also touch on the importance of user feedback and automation in tracking community contributions.

Ruth Ikegah, a community lead for the CHAOSS Africa chapter, Enock Kasaadha, an expert on the Agur open-source library, and Adeyinka Oresanya, a skilled software developer, dive into the DEI Badging Project. They discuss how badges promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in open-source communities. Insightful contrasts between project and event badging reveal the roles of automation and human review. They emphasize the importance of DEI certifications for maintainers and the need for continuous improvement in achieving inclusivity.