@patio11 Works IFF “yes you should push that thing to github some Saturday morning”, but not “contribute to OSS and manna shall rain down”
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@thenthj Exactly. In particular, doesn't help address the "How to get started in consulting" problem.
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@patio11 dunno if i agree there, it can be a great thing to raise visibility & demonstrate quality, like good marketing should -
@amyhoy Mostly objecting to people saying "That's how you get started from having no projects / clients / reputation." - 3 more replies
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@patio11 I think as a generalized statement for everyone, I agree, but I think doing OSS can help in certain circumstancesThanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@patio11 I feel that most of my career is a result of my OSS work. If a new dev has no credibility OSS contributions will build thatThanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@patio11 I’ve had 2 customers approach me based on seeing my commits to OSS projects they used. -
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@patio11 also conveniently allows devs to sidestep the problem of bootstrapping their usually non-existent sales skills. Pure poison.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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