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The benefit of open source is that anyone can contribute, thus someone that cannot afford a university degree or does not have the social network that comes wit
by Nbox9 5y ago
The benefit of open source is that anyone can contribute, thus someone that cannot afford a university degree or does not have the social network that comes with high status can still prove their skill as a software engineer and find a high paying job.
- intricatedetail 5y agoBut how can they do that if they need to work for money? Exposure doesn't pay bills. Money is a barrier.
- Nbox9 5y agoIt’s just another door into the profession, one that is honestly more accessible than many others. We cannot remove all barriers to being a software engineer, because people have to learn the skills somewhere.