Goodnews Sandy
Software developer
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Sandy is a software developer and open-source contributor with five years of experience in software development, digital innovation, and community engagement. Her background cuts across technology, policymaking, open innovation, and supporting digital transformation across Africa.
She contributes to the open innovation project at Open Science Community Saudi Arabia to make research and educational resources available to marginalised communities and also contributes to The Turning Way Community to research and document ethical and reproducible data science practices. Her dedication to innovation is evident in the high-quality work she produces, and she is committed to ensuring that open source is accessible to all who wish to learn and innovate.
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Open Source Learning: Accelerating Professional Development
Open-source software and communities drive innovation and offer a great pathway to improve programming skills and learn software development best practices. The open-source communities provide an inclusive environment where developers can learn, collaborate and contribute to real-world projects, and offer professional development far beyond traditional learning environments.
This session explores open-source communities as powerful ecosystems for learning and offers hands-on experience for professional development. The session is interesting because it demonstrates how developers, designers, technical writers and professionals can engage with real-world codebases, collaborate with experienced professionals and contribute meaningfully to projects of varying complexity.
The discussion covers practical strategies for effective learning within open-source communities, including finding relevant projects, understanding documentation, and efficiently navigating codebases. The presentation also highlights the social aspect of open-source learning, emphasising the value of active community engagement, mentorship, and documenting contributions for knowledge sharing and visibility.
This session will benefit developers, designers, technical writers and professionals seeking to improve their skills or expand their network.
Open source learning:Collaborative Innovation and skill enhancement
This session is ideal for audiences and professionals seeking practical strategies to start contributing to open source and grow within the communities.
This session offers the audiences practical guidance on how to navigate open-source projects effectively, improve contribution quality, and build stronger community relationships.
Attendees will gain insights that directly enhance their participation in the open source ecosystem, whether they are contributing to the core packages, or supporting community-driven initiatives. By learning best practices for documentation, collaboration, and codebase navigation, participants can make more impactful contributions and grow as valued members of the community.
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