Talk in English - US at Longhorn PHP 2026
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Main Ballroom
Short URL: https://joind.in/talk/91ed2
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The open source world never stands still. Technologies evolve, best practices change, and the skills that matter today may look different tomorrow. Whether you're new to open source or have years of experience, learning is a constant. This session explores how to build a sustainable approach to learning in a rapidly changing ecosystem. We'll discuss why curiosity is one of the most valuable skills in open source, how certifications can serve as checkpoints rather than finish lines, and how community participation accelerates growth in ways that courses and documentation alone cannot. Through stories, practical examples, and lessons from open source communities and certification development, you'll learn strategies for maintaining momentum, overcoming common barriers to learning, and staying engaged without burning out. Whether you're exploring a new technology, preparing for a certification, or looking for your next opportunity to contribute, this session will help you stay curious, confident, and ready for what's next
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"Sometimes you take on a role you never expected and it teaches you something new" <- teaching people to overcome their own perceived limitations by putting themselves in uncomfortable situations is a challenge. It's how we grow and learn and develop and advance but is never easy to do.
I loved this talk and the focus on learning and growing (and certifications).
Covering that contributions can be simple - like fixing "just a typo" - is critical for new contributors. My first contribution to WordPress, that started a long career in software, was literally removing whitespace from an `option`. I love that someone is helping people realize that even small contributions are valuable :-)
I loved the vibe of this talk and agree with it all! I love the idea of "Community Is a Learning Engine" as it's true and can be super beneficial.