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Yesterday's email<\/a> explained why your company should contribute to open-source software, but why should you contribute as an individual?<\/p>\n\n

Most of the same reasons apply, such as gaining experience and improved knowledge from contributing.<\/p>\n\n

As an individual, you can build your own reputation and personal brand.<\/p>\n\n

You'll get exposure from contributions and involvement with initiatives, such as the Drupal admin UI improvements and other core initiatives, which look great on your CV and LinkedIn profile.<\/p>\n\n

This could lead to better career opportunities and potential projects.<\/p>\n\n

I've had paid development work directly from my open-source code contributions, as well as public speaking and event organising, so I can vouch for this.<\/p>\n\n

Like companies, if you make money from open-source software - either a salary or from paid projects or courses - it's in your interest to contribute so the software you use is maintained and improved so it's the best it can be.<\/p>\n\n ", "format": "full_html", "processed": "\n

Yesterday's email<\/a> explained why your company should contribute to open-source software, but why should you contribute as an individual?<\/p>\n\n

Most of the same reasons apply, such as gaining experience and improved knowledge from contributing.<\/p>\n\n

As an individual, you can build your own reputation and personal brand.<\/p>\n\n

You'll get exposure from contributions and involvement with initiatives, such as the Drupal admin UI improvements and other core initiatives, which look great on your CV and LinkedIn profile.<\/p>\n\n

This could lead to better career opportunities and potential projects.<\/p>\n\n

I've had paid development work directly from my open-source code contributions, as well as public speaking and event organising, so I can vouch for this.<\/p>\n\n

Like companies, if you make money from open-source software - either a salary or from paid projects or courses - it's in your interest to contribute so the software you use is maintained and improved so it's the best it can be.<\/p>\n\n ", "summary": null } ], "feeds_item": [ { "imported": "2025-05-11T09:00:28+00:00", "guid": null, "hash": "0f37079942ad6ce63ae32e8ea7c57c79", "target_type": "feeds_feed", "target_uuid": "90c85284-7ca8-4074-9178-97ff8384fe76" } ] }