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dgt_oss01 – Le community

Course Title: dgt_oss01 – Le Community

Overview:
Welcome to “dgt_oss01 – Le Community,” an insightful course designed to introduce you to the vibrant world of open source communities. This program delves into the core principles and practices that underpin open-source software development, with a particular focus on significant organizations like the Cloud Native Computing Foundation CNCF and the Free Software Foundation FSF.

Course Objectives:
– Understand the foundational concepts of open-source software and its impact on technology.
– Explore the role and contributions of major open source foundations such as CNCF and FSF.
– Learn how to effectively engage with and contribute to open source communities.
– Gain insights into cloud-native technologies and their importance in modern computing.

Modules:

  1. Introduction to Open Source
  2. History and evolution of open-source software
  3. Key principles and licenses GPL, MIT, Apache

  4. Benefits and challenges of using open-source solutions

  5. The Cloud Native Computing Foundation CNCF

  6. Overview of CNCF and its mission
  7. Core projects under CNCF: Kubernetes, Prometheus, Envoy
  8. The role of CNCF in promoting cloud-native technologies

  9. How to get involved with CNCF initiatives and communities

  10. The Free Software Foundation FSF

  11. History and objectives of the FSF
  12. Importance of free software philosophy
  13. Major campaigns and achievements by FSF

  14. Engaging with FSF projects and advocacy efforts

  15. Engaging with Open Source Communities

  16. Best practices for contributing to open source projects
  17. Tools and platforms for collaboration GitHub, GitLab
  18. Building a personal brand in the open-source ecosystem

  19. Navigating community dynamics and governance models

  20. Case Studies and Success Stories

  21. Analysis of successful open-source projects and their communities
  22. Interviews with leaders from CNCF and FSF

  23. Lessons learned from real-world applications of cloud-native technologies

  24. Future Trends in Open Source

  25. Emerging technologies and innovations in the open source space
  26. The intersection of AI, IoT, and open source software
  27. Predictions for the future landscape of open-source communities

Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this course, participants will be equipped with a comprehensive understanding of how major open-source organizations like CNCF and FSF drive innovation. Youll gain practical skills in engaging with open-source communities and contributing to impactful projects. Additionally, youll be prepared to leverage cloud-native technologies in your professional endeavors.

Target Audience:
This course is ideal for software developers, IT professionals, students interested in computer science or engineering, and anyone passionate about technology and community-driven innovation.

Join us on this journey through “dgt_oss01 – Le Community” to deepen your knowledge of open-source ecosystems and make meaningful contributions to the future of technology.
The students can push their exercises to the Academy DevOps & SRE GIT project. For this module, create a folder with your username as its name in the following subfolder: https://github.com/Garanti-Del-Talento/gdt_academy/tree/main/dgt_oss01__le_community