Jen Wike Huger
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Raleigh, NC, United States
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10 eureka moments of coding in the community
If you've written code, you know it takes practice to get good at it. Whether it takes months or years, there's inevitably a moment of epiphany. We wanted to hear about that time, so we asked our community to share about that time they sat down and wrote code that truly made them proud.[OS_EMBEDDED_MENU_RIGHT:] → Read More
Linux kernel modules we can't live without
Open source enthusiasts weigh in on the Linux kernel modules they love. → Read More
What was your first programming language?
These 24 open source technologists share their programming origin stories. → Read More
28 books recommended by open source technologists to read right now
Members of the Opensource.com community share what books they are reading and what they recommend. → Read More
17 open source technologists share their work-from-home uniforms
As the world turns and some folks begin returning to the office, I feel it's a good time to ask our community of open source techies: What's your work-from-home (WFH) uniform? Do you dress like you would if you were going into the office? Or are you more comfortable in workout clothes or even your PJs? Do you have a template you stick to most days? → Read More
10 go-to breakfasts for open source technologists today
From homemade chia puddings to whatever's at the local drive-through, open source technologists tell us how they fuel up to get through their busy days. → Read More
5 handy guides to open source for teachers
For some teachers, summer is here and thus a long (hopefully, relaxing) break. All the teachers I know are proud lifelong learners, though, and at the end of the summer break there's a new school year awaiting. To help you get the most out of your summer, but also satiate the real need to plan for the coming school year, we've collected some of our favorite concise guides to help you plan. → Read More
17 true stories about switching to Linux
It's been 30 years since Linus Torvalds created Linux, way back in 1991, as a free alternative to Unix. In that time, it's grown from a niche project to a powerful, widely used operating system that sustains much of what's essential in modern computing—the cloud, the Internet of Things, supercomputers, the devices that kept students learning during a global pandemic, and much, much more. → Read More
My first tech job: 8 stories from the community
Riffing on the topic of what unusual jobs people had before tech, a few of our responses from the community were more focused on jobs that led to a job in tech. These eight authors shared their experiences. Share yours in the comments. → Read More
15 unusual paths to tech
The lives we led before we arrived where we are now sometimes feel like a distant land full of memories we can't quite recall. And sometimes we have lived experiences that we'll just never forget. Many times those experiences teach us and help us appreciate where we are today. We may even wish for those days as we recount our past lives. What did you do before tech? Tell us in the comments. → Read More
3 beloved USB drive Linux distros
There are few Linux users who don't remember the first time they discovered you could boot a computer and run Linux on it without ever actually installing it. Sure, many users are aware that you can boot a computer to an operating system installer, but with Linux it's different: there doesn't need to be an install at all! Your computer doesn't even need to have a hard drive in it. You can run… → Read More
11 open source ways to celebrate Mother Earth
What could Earth Day have to do with open source you say? Well, a lot actually. Over the years, people have shared the many different open source projects out there that help us make a positive direct impact on the Earth, but also things that help us reduce, reuse, and recycle, putting less pressure on our planet's sensitive and precious balances. → Read More
What job did you do before tech?
Career paths are often crooked and veer into unexpected directions. These 13 jobs before tech are sure to delight. → Read More
20 ways to be more productive and respect yourself
Open source tools and more efficient processes can give you an edge over your to-do list. → Read More
10 articles you should read right now by women in tech
"Women in tech" is a label we use to describe humans who identify as women who are working in or playing with "tech," which is a broad term itself these days as it's all around us, touching almost everyone's life in a myriad of ways. → Read More
Give something from the heart to the public domain
The team at Creative Commons wants you to share a creation to the Public Domain as a show of support for openly sharing content. → Read More
Happy New Year! 5 things we learned last year
Let's ring in the new year with some advice from five open source enthusiasts. → Read More
A little update from Stack Overflow
Since its inception, over 20 million questions have been asked on the site. Find out where their head is at during the pandemic. → Read More
Got something to say? How to get started writing
A community manager and editor shares her inspiration and tips for finding and sharing your expertise with others. → Read More
How I channel my inner Star Trek character at work
In a recent Twitter thread, I self-identified as "some days Deanna, some days Riker." Others shared their own "Star Trek Spectrum," from Worf to O'Brien and McCoy to Neelix. That led me to think more about Deanna Troi: the half-human, half-Betazoid empath who served as Lieutenant Commander and the ship's counselor for most of Star Trek: The Next Generation. → Read More