Hiring managers advise job seekers to contribute to open-source projects
Contributing to open-source projects can give software developers an edge over other applicants in the competitive IT job market, say hiring professionals.
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Tech-savvy college hires bring integration, communication challenges to IT workplaces
College graduates receiving their diplomas this year were teenagers when the first iPhone debuted and Facebook allowed anyone to create a profile. As this tech-saturated generation enters the IT workforce their familiarity with technology -- especially consumer products -- can lead to communication and work style clashes with more seasoned employees who may not share a passion for digital life.
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10 open source projects to watch this year
Open source software projects may not typically have the marketing budgets necessary to match launch events like the one Microsoft just held for Office 2013, but that doesn't mean their products are any less valuable.
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10 new open source projects to watch
One of the most exciting things about open-source software is the sheer diversity of projects that are always under way. Aiming to recognize some of the most promising of those projects, Black Duck Software on Friday announced its 2010 open-source "Rookies of the Year" list.
