OPEN-SOURCE

Open-Source developers are individuals who work with free computer software to leverage that code for a company and fix bug developments or legacy code issues that occur. They also contribute their coding knowledge and language to the overall open-source forum in order to further their organization. Open-source developers work closely with other coders and developers to resolve any bug fixes in the code. Plus, with so many different people working on one living piece of software, open-source developers gain soft skills from working with many different people.

Day-to-day tasks for an open-source developer include identifying software that can be used or modified to help their organization create a better front or back-end experience, or increase functionality. Open-source developers also work closely with other coders and developers to understand legacy code, fix bugs, and work on a variety of projects. Becoming an open-source developer involves team building, being able to maintain multiple active projects, working with legacy code, and a deep understanding of the coding language you are working with.