Open Source Stories

The Open Source Stories project celebrates collaboration, communication, community and, more in open source by collecting narratives from creators, contributors, and consumers alike.

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Just keep moving - building inclusive pathways in open source with Dr. Kari L. Jordan

Posted August 3, 202500:28:40

Dr. Kari Jordan from The Carpentries talks about her \"aha moment\" discovering open source and how teaching Zumba helps her create more welcoming tech...

How we show up in open source with Julia Silge

Posted March 13, 2025

Ever wonder if you're the only one who feels like open source is a mystery? Julia Silge shares how she went from thinking it was just "some person alone...

The Open Source Eras Tour with Erin McKean

Posted March 5, 2025

Dive into a whimsical view of open source with Erin McKean as she examines it through the lens of Taylor Swift's Eras. From the "Inventor Era" to the...

Focus and feedback in the tidyverse

Posted January 21, 202500:29:43

For more on this topic, see Hadley's A brief history of the tidyverse with...

The power of invitation and responsibility of leadership

Posted December 9, 202400:25:32

Open source lets you create the experiences you want– whether it be with technology, community, or your lasting impact on the world. In his Open Source...