L is for Licenses: how the fine print fuels collaboration, protects creators, and keeps OSS legally alive.

K is for Kubernetes: how container orchestration became the backbone of cloud-native everything.

J is for JavaScript: how tiny components, big communities, and endless options shaped modern web development.

I is for Interoperability: how open standards keep your stack from turning into a digital Tower of Babel.

H is for Hackathons: how all-night coding sprints power creativity, collaboration, and open-source innovation.

G is for Git: how one tool redefined collaboration, branching, and innovation in open-source software.

F is for Forks: why developers fork open-source projects, what it means for communities, and how forks shape the future of software.

E is for End of Life: when open-source projects stop receiving updates and patches, running EOL software puts your systems at risk for security, compliance, and compatibility issues.

D is for Documentation in our ABCs of OSS series. From user guides to API references and contribution guides, clear and updated docs aren’t optional—they’re the foundation of every successful open-source project.

C is for Compliance in our ABCs of OSS series. From open-source licenses to GDPR, SOC 2, and dependency risks, here’s why compliance isn’t optional—and how to avoid costly mistakes.

Twitter’s 2011 framework that made responsive design simple with grids and pre-styled components. Loved for speed, blamed for sameness, and still shaping modern UI today.

Google’s 2010 framework that redefined frontend dev with two-way data binding and reusable components. End of Life since 2021, AngularJS left behind both a migration headache and a lasting legacy on modern frameworks.

In this episode of the Everyday Heroes podcast, hosts engage with Dave Welch, a childhood tinkerer turned Chief Software Architect at HeroDevs. Dave shares his unique journey from dismantling household appliances to software engineering, highlighting how his destructive curiosity unexpectedly prepared him for a career in tech. He discusses his revelation that software development was the perfect outlet for his experimental nature, allowing him to break things with the safety of restoration. The conversation explores Dave's professional philosophy, how accountability and fair compensation shaped his approach to work.

In this episode of the Everyday Heroes podcast, hosts engage with Aileen Villanueva, an industrial engineer turned frontend developer who's making waves in the JavaScript AI space. Aileen shares her unique journey from engineering to frontend development, highlighting how her strategic location near the US border unexpectedly boosted her tech career. She discusses her revelation that AI development doesn't require learning Python, allowing her to leverage her JavaScript expertise instead. The conversation explores Aileen's teaching philosophy—how educating others serves as her personal learning accountability system. Aileen also opens up about her aspirations beyond tech, including her dream of someday opening a coffee shop.

In this episode of the Everyday Heroes podcast, Hayden Baillio and Wendy Hurst engage with JD Flynn, a notable figure in the Drupal community. JD shares insights from his journey transitioning from a career as a paramedic to becoming a tech developer specialized in Drupal. His story emphasizes the role of community involvement, as JD talks about his contributions to the Drupal community, including patches in Drupal Core, and his ardor for coding which he discovered by exploring the tech sector. The episode also highlights JD's advocacy for mental health, a deeply personal and impactful topic. JD reflects on his experiences with mental health challenges during his paramedic years and mentions a pivotal encounter with Ed Finkler from OSMI (Open Sourcing Mental Illness). This encounter encouraged JD to seek help and later become an advocate for mental health awareness within the tech industry.

In this episode of the Everyday Heroes podcast, Hayden Baillio and Wendy Hurst welcome Cecelia Martinez McCrea, the lead developer advocate at OutSystems. Cecelia has a rich and varied background, initially studying journalism before moving into finance, where she worked as a licensed broker. Her journey into tech began with a program at Georgia Tech in software engineering, which paved the way for her roles at renowned companies like Ionic, Replay, and Cypress. With her deep involvement in open source advocacy, Cecelia has also made significant contributions to building developer communities and enhancing developer experiences.

In this episode, Hayden Baillio and Wendy Hurst are joined by Alejandro Cuba Ruiz who shares his journey in the tech world. Alejandro, who grew up in Havana, Cuba, has over two decades of experience in front-end development, currently serving as a principal front-end engineer at World Kinect in Miami. He is also a Google Developer Expert and a significant figure in the Angular community, co-organizing the Angular Community meetup and hosting the Angular Dades podcast.

In this episode of the Everyday Heroes podcast, Hayden Baillio and Wendy Hurst welcome AmyJune Hineline, a renowned figure in the tech world renowned for her contributions to the open-source community. AmyJune shares her fascinating journey from working as a hospice nurse to becoming a pivotal figure in the tech industry, especially within the Drupal community. Her transition was fueled by an appreciation for open-source software's ability to aid socio-economically marginalized groups and provide solutions that are accessible to a wider audience.

In the premiere episode of Everyday <Heroes/>, we sit down with Jordan Harband, our Principal Open Source Architect and TC39 committee member, to explore the intersection of enterprise software maintenance and open source innovation.

In this episode of the Everyday Heroes podcast, Hayden Baillio and Wendy Hurst are joined by Hayden Barnes. The episode delves into Hayden Barnes’ journey from practicing law to becoming an influential figure in the open source technology space. Hayden Barnes shares his early fascination with open source, his experience with Linux, and his transition from law to tech. He discusses the creation of Penguin, a bespoke Linux distribution for Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL), and highlights the importance of sustainable funding models for open source projects.

In this PARADIGM-SHIFTING episode of Between 2 Servers, Hayden corners Platform Engineer John Burns who's desperately trying to make Spring Boot cool again. (Spoiler: still waiting) Watch as John admits that Java is "tedious" (DON'T TELL PEETE) while explaining why his project "Spring Funk" is aptly named for both the framework AND its developers' emotional state. Turns out annotations are confusing! WHO KNEW? From defending Grubhub's mysterious 17ドル fees on 12ドル burritos to revealing that his Gradle plugin doesn't actually DO the linting (it just... calls the linter?), John navigates a barrage of questions with the calm resignation of someone who co-organizes both Java AND Kotlin user groups.

In this CATASTROPHICALLY HIJACKED episode of Between 2 Servers, Hayden battles a rogue set designer for control of his OWN SHOW while Justine watches the chaos unfold with the patience of someone who refactors code for a living. Watch as our AI researcher explains "lossless semantic trees" with the casual confidence of someone who DEFINITELY wants you to know it's not just parsing code (IT'S FULL FIDELITY, PEOPLE). Meanwhile, Hayden demonstrates his mathematical prowess with groundbreaking equations like "two plus two" and "MC squared and stuff." From carbonara recipes WITHOUT CREAM (the only correct answer) to the existential dread of developers facing AI-powered refactoring, Justine navigates Hayden's interrogation with the calm demeanor of someone who's been telling herself "it's not the AI part that rewrites it" since grad school.

In this BLINDINGLY BRIGHT episode of Between 2 Servers, Hayden struggles to remember Daniel Garcia's name while Daniel struggles to protect his retinas from our unbudgeted studio lights. NO EYESIGHT LIABILITY HERE, FOLKS. Watch as this tech veteran (since MOSAIC, not just Netscape) explains how his deployment strategy is as well-documented as his conference talks—which is to say, NOT AT ALL. But don't worry, he's got "six weeks" (or six months in developer time) to figure it out. From promoting his son's music career (HOLDENGARCIA.COM, as he DEFINITELY wants you to remember) to explaining why his CICD process is more like Pulp Fiction than Titanic, Daniel navigates Hayden's interrogation with the confidence of someone who's been copying and pasting code since the Clinton administration.

In this HILARIOUSLY AWKWARD episode of Between 2 Servers, Hayden interrogates Brad Wood, a developer with a TWENTY-YEAR relationship with Cold Fusion (it's complicated). Watch as Brad sports a CIRCUIT-ENHANCED HAT that's apparently powered by BoxLang - which he casually mentions approximately every 37 seconds. Is he at the wrong conference? POSSIBLY! Does he know Java at a Java conference? NOT REALLY! From his custom-circuited headwear that might give TSA agents heart palpitations to his impressive delegation skills (why write your own talk descriptions when others can do it for you?), Brad navigates Hayden's zingers with the unflappable calm of someone who's seen MANY server crashes in his day. And in a touching plot twist, Brad's middle daughter is following in his programming footsteps - because apparently tech enthusiasm runs in the family!

In this ABSOLUTELY RIVETING episode of Between 2 Servers, Hayden interrogates Gant Laborde, the CIO of Infinite Red whose financial statements apparently match their error logs (spoiler: they're both red).

In this DEFINITELY NOT AWKWARD episode, Hayden tries (and fails) to interview David Hasselhoff's daughter, and instead gets stuck with—PLOT TWIST—an ACTUAL PhD. Watch as our host navigates the realization that Dr. Kate Holterhoff isn't just a random industry analyst but a Carnegie Mellon doctorate who definitely wants you to know it. (It's a HARD flex, not a soft one. She was VERY clear.) From academia escapees to the dark art of pitch deck creation, we explore the mysterious world of "industry analysts" who are suspiciously absent from developer conferences. Coincidence? We think NOT.

Two behind-the-scenes tech POWERHOUSES face off in this CHAOTIC episode of SHIP IT ANYWAY! Watch as Justine (Director of Talent Acquisition and HR Operations) and Charity (Chief of Staff) expose THE TRUTH about getting hired in tech while competing in increasingly unhinged challenges. 🏆 What's harder than convincing donors to fund a nonprofit? Getting engineers to submit their timesheets ON TIME. (The struggle is REAL, people.) Discover why your political science degree might actually get you hired, why LinkedIn stalking is ENCOURAGED, and which bizarre eBay auction items are actually worth 30ドルk+. From healthcare burnout to construction career pivots, these HeroDevs insiders reveal what ACTUALLY matters in tech hiring (spoiler: it's not what you think) and why sometimes you just gotta SHIP IT ANYWAY. Perfect for job hunters, career-switchers, or anyone who's ever wondered what the heck a "Chief of Staff" actually does all day.

From political campaigns to pest control, these two guests have seen things. In this episode of Ship It Anyway: rogue apps, impossible expectations, and one very dignified bat funeral.

Billing meets onboarding, rubber ducks meet Asana, and two rule-followers try to survive a round of ancient office trivia in this high-stakes (but also very chill) episode of Ship It Anyway.

From cold calls to custom chocolate, Barbara and Rebecca bring the chaos, clarity, and caffeine to this episode of Ship It Anyway. With games, grit, and wild things people have tried to mail, you’ll never look at your CRM—or your local post office—the same way again.

One guest made jam before joining tech. The other once played the fife competitively. In this delightfully chaotic episode of SHIP IT ANYWAY, Melissa (community builder, brand strategist, and junk drawer minimalist) goes head-to-head with Joelle (account manager and former fife-player) in a battle of bizarre features, questionable product decisions, and quirky tech pivots.

Shelby (security specialist by day, puzzle solver by night) battles Allison (former Department of Defense engineer with OPINIONS about Perl) in a showdown of tech horror stories and deeply concerning food knowledge.

Justine (Director of Talent Acquisition and HR Operations) and Charity (Chief of Staff) expose THE TRUTH about getting hired in tech while competing in increasingly unhinged challenges.