Open Source Advocacy: The Benefits of Open Source Software

Level-up Engineering Podcast episode 81: Open Source Advocacy: The Benefits of Open Source Software (Interview with Joey Wilhelm, Security Engineer at Pinwheel)

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In this interview we're covering:

Getting to know open source
Benefits of open source software
Open source vs. proprietary software from a security perspective
Common mistakes of releasing open source software
Storytime: Becoming an open source advocate
Open source at Pinwheel

Excerpt from the interview:

"There’s a common misconception about contributing to open source projects. A lot of people will say that it’s just altruism; you’re expected to work on projects for free. However, that’s not entirely true.

By being active in the open source community, you’re building a public portfolio - even if you don’t work for prestigious companies like Google or Microsoft, you can contribute to their products, which improves your software engineer resume. As you build more, you’ll build an impressive library of contributions, which will help you stand out from the crowd in any job application."