The tech industry stands out as a field that prioritizes practical skills and tangible results over traditional qualifications. Unlike other careers that heavily rely on academic credentials or certifications, tech places a strong emphasis on what you can build, solve, or contribute. Employers and collaborators often say, *“Show me your work,”* because in tech, your portfolio speaks louder than your papers. Platforms like *GitHub* and *LinkedIn* have revolutionized how tech professionals showcase their abilities and make meaningful connections. A well-maintained GitHub account serves as your digital portfolio, demonstrating your projects, code quality, and problem-solving skills. Meanwhile, an optimized LinkedIn profile allows you to network with like-minded professionals, share your achievements, and stay updated with industry trends. In tech, success is less about where you’ve studied and more about what you’ve done. ©️THISIT Africa 2025
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🌟 Unlocking the Power of Open Source Contributions 🌟 Contributing to open source projects is more than just writing code—it's about building community, growing your skills, and driving innovation. Here are some fantastic benefits of open source contributions: Skill Enhancement: Sharpen your technical skills and learn new ones. 💻🔧💡 Networking: Connect with talented developers and like-minded professionals. 🌐🤝🧑💻 Career Growth: Boost your resume and open doors to exciting opportunities. 🚀📈👩💼 Innovation: Be part of projects that push boundaries and solve real-world problems. 🌍🛠️🔍 Giving Back: Contribute to the tech community and help others. 🎁💗🙌 Join the open source movement and make a difference! 💪✨🌟 #OpenSource #TechCommunity #Innovation #CareerGrowth #Networking #SkillDevelopment #Contribute
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📝 "Do the common things uncommonly well." I don't even remember where I read it today but this resonates with me till then. The last 3 months were quite challenging for me but this right here means a lot to me. 🤔 I've always seen open-source as a reserved area for other types of developers that I can't be part of (at least not this soon), three months ago I didn't even know what it really means. Then one day, as I set myself to embark in unusual paths I saw this program on LinkedIn, named All In Africa and just wanted to give it a try. From a try to an immersive experience I went from 0 to 1, from a vague definition to helping some people find out which project to contribute to, and how to contribute to open source project in and out of the program. I can even remember the joy of a PR merged in a project started by every dev's rockstar Addy Osmani 💪🏾 . The little snowball grew larger and I even contributed to a fantastic library named #react_email (react devs gather here🙂↕️). Open-source is not just a concept, it's a universe. To me it's like minds are coming together to advance the world in the right direction for a greater future and it's everywhere from Fortune 500 to your local start-up 🚀. If you can save something from this post I would definitely recommend to try something new, even if it's tiny, even if it seems scary, step by step you'll get more confidence and you'll thank yourself later ❤️. Special thanks to : GitHub Ruth Ikegah Maryblessing Okolie António Pedro 🇦🇴 Christian Gabriel NANA Brian Douglas Claude Warren, Jr ... and everyone I met in this program. #opensource #allinafrica #AllInAfricaGraduation #allinopensource
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Everybody talks about technical skills, but forget this one essential skill: Networking. Every day, I get over 10 messages from the tech community, and many lack this basic skill. Here are 6 ways to effectively network: ✅ Start with a friendly greeting. ✅ Don’t assume they already know you. Introduce yourself. ✅ Stop sending “Hi” and expecting a reply. ✅ Provide clear and concise information when reaching out for help. ✅ Be humble and polite; don’t pressure others for favors. ✅ Stay persistent but respectful. Practice these tips, and you'll build a strong network in no time. --- I am Bilal M. - A Senior Software Engineer. I grow companies with engineering & tech solutions. Follow me for informative tech content!
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Tapping into individuals trained who haven't worked by supporting their contribution to open source projects has the potential to transform UK-wide individuals into a robust UK based globally employed AI and digital workforce. Our CEO, Amanda Brock describes this to Techopedia by explaining “Those individuals could provide a rich seam of talent for the UK tech sector if we were just able to shift them a step or two further forward in their career.” The UK's open source community can support those individuals making their first contributions, developing a relationship with open source to become part of a community, in an open source project with a scale of business adoption. Open source folk have always been employed around the world in urban and rural areas and are hired generally not based on location but based on their skills, which are unique and deep. They work remotely, attending face to face sprints, all hands and other meetings and conferences, so have the opportunity to travel the world. Some migrate but many stay in their home jurisdictions. OpenUK is unique in having coalesced that community in the UK across projects to give it a strong voice. In some ways an easy task as we are number one in Europe in contribution to open source software and generally number 5 in the world. Our Community Inclusion Project is focused on bringing more code contributors into open source software from the UK, but the UK has a rich seam of folk working in community engagement, critical to project adoption, governance and commercialisation of open source. Over the next weeks and months, we will be sharing the work that we do with them and hope to see these communities of individuals strengthen in line with our OpenUK purpose of "UK leadership and global collaboration in Open Tech". https://lnkd.in/edGMvfCR Read the report here. https://lnkd.in/eUvbNwyk #opensourcesoftware #opensource #theopenmanifesto #openuk
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On Friday, I attended the Open Source Community Africa x SustainOSS event. It was a day brimming with insightful discussions on the sustainability of open source and of course networking. My group had UBONG MATHEW Ruth Usoro Olushola Ogunkelu Kenneth & Alero. I wrote a [blogpost](https://lnkd.in/damJq8E6) about it here but here’s a one sentence summary of each part this event: #opensourcedata & AI: The emphasis on data's role in open-source and challenges in data collection in #Africa was discussed. For #OpenSourcePrograms, we chatted with Omotola OMOTAYO & Tilda Udufo about initiatives like Outreachy, Google Summer of Code, Google Season of Docs and Hacktoberfest which attract contributors to open source. We discussed the challenge of retention and shared novel ways to make this better including comprehensive documentation. For Open Source #Marketing & #Funding, Samson Goddy & Jon shared the importance of showcasing value to investors. For Open Source #Documentation & #Government we spoke with Amarachi & Ruth Ikegah on the need for ongoing documentation and government involvement in open source technology. We shared with Bamike on Burnout & Mental Health. One of the strategies for managing burnout was through capacity building. Open Source Design & Software: We had lively discussions on developer-designer dynamics and OSS with Victory Brown & Rob. Special thanks to Ruth Ikegah for my invite & Victoria Ottah for ensuring I made it. As always, it was great seeing the CHAOSS Africa community members and meeting new people. Overall, it was a memorable day with great food, conversations, and community spirit! PS. blogpost was written in my ever not so serious tone. So yeah. #oscafrica #opensourcecommunityafrica #sustainoss #opensource #opensourcecontributor #developers #opensourcemaintainers #tech #technology #OSS #womenintech #collaboration #softwaredevelopment #webdev #GitHub
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𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡 𝐦𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐚𝐬𝐭, 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐝𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐬𝐤 “𝐰𝐡𝐲?” As software professionals sometimes we get focused on solutions before we’ve properly framed problems. A good solution to the wrong problem is a bigger problem that no solution. “Why?” is always a valid question. Don’t proceed too much further if you don’t have a good answer. --- Want to keep the conversation going? Join my FREE discord community to join likeminded professionals discuss enriching topics in the tech and career space: https://lnkd.in/g5gbjKPp
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5 TH̳I̳N̳G̳S̳ Y̳O̳U̳ S̳H̳O̳U̳L̳D̳ N̳E̳V̳E̳R̳ S̳K̳I̳P̳ A̳S̳ A̳ T̳E̳C̳H̳ S̳I̳S̳ S̳T̳A̳R̳T̳E̳R̳ A lot of Newbies get it wrong in their first few years, roaming around with no clear roadmap. Well, I should have been in this caliber but; I was lucky because I emanated from the core tech sector, had lots of experienced tech-savvies to guide me on the part. Notwithstanding, there are some things You Should Never Skip. 📍 1. DO NOT SKIP THE BASIC To build a strong foundation in coding, data structures, algorithms, or whichever tech field you’re pursuing, you have to master the every rules well, understand them and also make use of free resources online to expand your knowledge. 2. Attend tech meetups, join online communities (like LinkedIn, Twitter, and GitHub), and connect with other women in tech. Networking opens doors to mentorship, collaborations, and job opportunities. 3. Documenting Your Journey: This is the part a lot of techies take lightly. It sucks if you have done some projects with people in the past but none to be shown about it. Keep a record of your learning and projects. Share your journey on social platforms to build your brand and attract opportunities. Portfolio and GitHub. 4. Create a portfolio showcasing your projects and keep your GitHub profile active. It’s a great way to prove your skills to potential employers or collaborators. 5. Investing in Soft Skills Communication, problem-solving, and time management are crucial in tech. Being able to explain technical ideas clearly and work collaboratively is as important as technical expertise. Dear tech sis, this is your time to restrategize and come out of the shell to make 𝖺 differen𝒄𝒆. Seems helpful? .......... ℌ𝔞𝔳𝔢 𝔞 𝔤𝔯𝔢𝔞𝔱 𝔡𝔞𝔶 𝔞𝔥𝔢𝔞𝔡! #tech #womenintech #technology
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Continuing the Journey: The Impact of Open Source on Career Growth 🌱 Building on yesterday's discussion, let's delve deeper into how open-source contributions can transform your career trajectory. Showcase Your Skills : Participating in open source allows you to demonstrate your expertise to potential employers. When you contribute to well-known projects, your work becomes visible to a global audience, including industry leaders who may take note of your contributions. Expand Your Network: Open source is a vibrant community filled with passionate individuals. Collaborating on projects not only enhances your skills but also helps you forge meaningful connections with like-minded professionals. These relationships can lead to mentorship opportunities, job offers, and lifelong friendships. Develop Soft Skills: Engaging in open source isn't just about coding. You'll also hone vital soft skills such as communication, teamwork, and problem-solving. These skills are invaluable in any workplace and will set you apart from the competition. Explore Diverse Technologies Open source projects often utilize a variety of technologies. By contributing, you can gain experience with different programming languages and tools, broadening your technical skill set and making you more adaptable in your career. Keep the Momentum Going! As you continue your open-source journey, remember that every contribution counts. Whether fixing bugs, adding documentation, or developing new features, your efforts contribute to a larger cause. Let’s keep pushing boundaries together and embrace the power of open source! 🌍✨ #opensource #career #networking #skillsdevelopment
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