We are back for a second series! Join Carole, Emma, Laura & Lotte for a chat on all things tech & open source. This episode we discuss Intent and how it can impact users of technology and even politics. Links: * The Social Dilemma - https://www.netflix.com/gb/title/81254224 * Happy Healthy Minds - https://www.theschooloflife.com/shop/happy-healthy-minds/...
This is our end of series special where we recap on the *journey* we've been on (you know how much Em loves that word). We listen back to our favourite clips from the series including guest interviews and ideas we've shared. We think back to what we lived about series 1 and what we look forward to in series 2. We'll be back soon!
In this episode we discuss feedback: why it's important, how to give and get feedback productively. If you have any feedback, comments or questions you can tweet us @candidcontribs, email hello@candidcontributions.com or join the Umbraco Community slack channel #candid-contributions Links: * Radical Candor: https://www.radicalcandor.com/ * Let it Go: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Let-Go-Extraordinary-Entrepreneur-Philanthropist/dp/0241395496#ace-4127440567...
In this episode we discuss empathy, what it means and how we can learn to think of experiences of others in our techy day jobs and generally in the world. If you have any feedback, comments or questions you can tweet us @candidcontribs, email hello@candidcontributions.com or join the Umbraco Community slack channel #candid-contributions Links: * https://compassionatecoding.com/ * https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL2RvaW5naXRyaWdodC9mZWVkLnhtbA/episode/ZG9pbmdpdHJpZ...
In this episode we discuss bias: what it means, why we all have it, and some of the different types that there are, including unconscious bias and stereotype threat. It can effect datasets and then lead to (at best) unexpected and (at worst) disastrous results. Would 'blind' pull requests be a good idea for dev teams, or an open source community such as Umbraco? Would anonymous contributions encourage more people, or reduce their motivation to contribute? We all did our homework before recording...
This week we talk about what is happening in the world right now. There are a number of resources mentioned in this episode which are summarised below. If there is anything we are missing, please let us know! - Nadiya Hussein on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/CBWjzNhjyWF/?igshid=1x21julnl4lsi - Brene Brown with Ibram X. Kendi: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5tZWdhcGhvbmUuZm0vdW5sb2NraW5nLXVz/episode/ODZiNjcyODYtNzQzMi0xMWVhLWI1N2ItNWI5YTcyMTQ1MDFh?ved=0CAkQzsICahcKEwi...
This episode "adventure", where the discussion points where submitting via PR in a "choose your own adventure" style. In our first live recorded episode at CodePatch, the 2 day Umbraco community event, we are joined by a lovely audience who contribute to the conversation. CodePatch was on May 29th & May 30th, more information here: https://candidcontributions.com/ If you have any feedback, comments or questions you can tweet us @candidcontribs, email hello@candidcontributions.com or join the...
This episode we discuss "share", how we can share knowledge and the courage this can often take, particularly in open source contribution. - GitHub "successors" - https://help.github.com/en/github/setting-up-and-managing-your-github-user-account/maintaining-ownership-continuity-of-your-user-accounts-repositories - "Sum: Forty Tales from the Afterlife" by David Eagleman - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/4948826-sum - Life in Code- Ellen Ullman - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Life-Code-Personal-Tec...
In this episode we discuss what the word 'open' in open source means both to us and to some special guests... We hear from Ashley Nicolson and Sebastiaan Janssen, both maintainers of successful open source projects, about the challenges of managing contributions and opinions from active communities. We also hear from Per Ploug who, after years at Umbraco, went to work with open source at the enterprise level and provides valuable insights into governance and licensing. We also talk about win+v, ...
In this episode, we discuss the topic of time. Recorded within a pandemic context, the concept of time has become increasingly mutable and - as we mentally transition to this new state - a focus on how we are spending our time seems only natural. We talk about free time, estimating time for projects, saving time in everyday tasks, and ways to approach a work-life balance. Next episode will be: Open If you have any feedback, comments or questions you can tweet us @candidcontribs, email hello@cand...
This week we chat about the Candid Contributions Virtual Hackathon we hosted for 2 days over the Easter weekend. Thanks to everyone who attended, we have a few clips from the event and we discuss how we think it went. Next episode will be : Time If you have any feedback, comments or thoughts for next week you can tweet us @candidcontribs, email hello@candidcontributions.com or join the Umbraco Community slack channel #candid-contributions...
This week we discuss what it means to be perfect and how that can sometimes get in the way of progress. We discuss our experiences and discuss the advantages of showing our work, despite not being "perfect". Virtual hackathon details (April 10-11, 2020): https://candidcontributions.com Brave, Not Perfect by Reshma Saujani https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1524762334 Teach Girls Bravery not Perfection :https://www.ted.com/talks/reshma_saujani_teach_girls_bravery_not_perfection?language=en How I Built T...
This week we are talking about change. Recorded during the world-changing coronavirus pandemic, we discuss some changes we do actually have control over. From changing careers and tech stacks, to source code control and how change can be managed collaboratively in an open source community. We also talk about the fundraising running art that Umbraco developer Jeric Yuen has been creating, and how we're mainly just staying indoors. Next episode will be : Perfect (that's the title, not a quality gu...
This week we are talking about what it means and how it feels to be remote! Contextually recorded during the first wave of Coronavirus social-distancing measures in the UK, we talk about the challenges and benefits of online communities, and finding new ways to express ourselves using virtual presences. Thanks go to Janae Cram, Nathan Woulfe, Mark McDonald and Ewa Grabowiecka for their wonderful input into this episode. We also discuss an upcoming virtual hackathon taking place on April 10 - Apr...
This week we have been attending the Umbraco Spark innovation conference and had a chance to get some open source community contributions to the podcast! Thanks to: Sian, Nik, Pete, Marc, Niels, Lucy & Matt Brailsford! We also have an extended interview with Jon Skeet where we discuss open source, inclusion and learning to play the drums! Thanks Jon! Next episode will be : Remote If you have any feedback, comments or questions you can tweet us @candidcontribs or email hello@candidcontributio...
In this episode, we talk about saying yes, the positives and opportunities but also the downsides. We give examples of our experiences in open source communities and what we have learned. Links: - Laura's Compiling Humanity Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UN9kPoOgJLc&feature=youtu.be - Umbraco Spark: https://umbracospark.com/ - Invisible Women: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Invisible-Women-Exposing-World-Designed/dp/1784741728/ We'd love to hear your feedback, suggestions, and questions so ...
In this episode, we talk about why we love being involved in the open source world and technology in general. From problem solving and collaboration, to feeling at home in the friendly and supportive Umbraco CMS community. We also discuss why we want to try organising a virtual hackathon, and why hammocks at a conference might be a bad idea... We'd love to hear your feedback, suggestions, and questions so please get in touch; especially if you would like to be involved in the first Candid Contri...
In this episode, we discuss our first contributions to open source. We also hear about Lotte & Laura's recent conference trip, Carole's CFP day and Emma's Trello advice for conference speakers! Next week, the week of love… Links: https://www.globaldiversitycfpday.com/ https://our.umbraco.com/documentation/ https://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/ignite-the-tour/london...
[Disclaimer: the audio quality isn't great in the pilot, it is better in episode 1] In this episode, we delve into what made us launch the podcast. We speak frankly about how we met and discuss our hopes for the series. We speak about the wonderful events where we met - including Codegarden, CodeCabin and the Umbraco UK Fest. Finally, we look at some of the things we are currently working on. Lotte’s site launch, Carole’s project kick-off (& yoga!), Laura’s time at Crumpled Dog and Emma’s ne...
