level up your career w/ david pine, content developer at microsoft
guest: david pine, content developer at microsoft
- start open source contributions small by browsing github.com and watching repositories before jumping into code
- check a repository's contributing markdown file first to learn exactly what maintainers expect from new contributors
- treat github activity as a networking tool since recruiters can use it to spot engaged developers
- at conferences spend real time in the hallway track asking questions and talking to people between sessions
- big tech roles often come from letting your passion show through speaking, blogging, and community involvement rather than chasing buzzwords