The Virtual Coffee Podcast

Virtual Coffee

Virtual Coffee is an intimate community for developers at all stages of the journey. In the Virtual Coffee Podcast, hosted by Bekah Hawrot Weigel and Dan Ott, you'll find interviews with members of our community to learn more about their stories, who they are, how they found Virtual Coffee, and how it has influenced their lives as developers. We want to bring everything that's special about Virtual Coffee, the intimacy and the friendships we’ve built, and share that with everyone through the podcast. We’re always growing and learning together as a group, and there’s something really special about being able to do that knowing that you’ll have the full support of the community around you. And that’s what this podcast is about too.

  1. Open Sourcing a Private Repo

    10/30/2024

    Open Sourcing a Private Repo

    In Episode 8 of Season 10 of the Virtual Coffee Podcast, hosts Bekah and Dan delve into the intricate process of open sourcing a private repository. Drawing from their experience with Virtual Coffee's community docs, they discuss considerations like verifying the safety of repository content, ensuring appropriate permissions, and maintaining the privacy of sensitive discussions. They also touch on the importance of updating READEMEs, licensing, and providing clear guidelines for new contributors. Episode Sponsor! We're grateful to be sponsored by LevelUP Financial Planning, who understands the importance of finding balance between having an awesome life today, and being confident and excited about your future possibilities. If you want to take your financial confidence to the next level, check outlevelupfinancialplanning.com. Sponsor Virtual Coffee! Your support is incredibly valuable to us. Direct financial support will help us to continue serving the Virtual Coffee community. Please visit our sponsorship page on GitHub for more information - you can evensponsor an episode of the podcast! Virtual Coffee: Virtual Coffee: virtualcoffee.ioPodcast Contact: podcast@virtualcoffee.ioBekah: dev.to/bekahhw, Twitter:https://twitter.com/bekahhw, Instagram:bekahhwDan: dtott.com, Twitter:@danieltott

    26 min
  2. Climbing the Contributor Ladder

    10/23/2024

    Climbing the Contributor Ladder

    In this episode of the Virtual Coffee Podcast, hosts Bekah Hawrot Weigel and Dan Ott delve into the journey of climbing the contributor ladder in open-source projects. They explore the progression from contributor to maintainer, focusing on the importance of trust-building, consistent contributions, and respectful interactions within the community. Key strategies discussed include engaging with project documentation, reproducing bugs, and effective communication. The episode also highlights how projects like Astro and Nuxt guide contributors and the role of events like Hacktoberfest in encouraging new participation. Real-life examples illustrate how proactive engagement can lead to managing more complex tasks and even job opportunities. Sponsored by Level Up Financial Planning, this insightful episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to make significant strides in the open-source community. Visit https://virtualcoffee.io/resources/developer-resources/open-source for additional resources. Episode Sponsor! We're grateful to be sponsored by LevelUP Financial Planning, who understands the importance of finding balance between having an awesome life today, and being confident and excited about your future possibilities. If you want to take your financial confidence to the next level, check outlevelupfinancialplanning.com. Sponsor Virtual Coffee! Your support is incredibly valuable to us. Direct financial support will help us to continue serving the Virtual Coffee community. Please visit our sponsorship page on GitHub for more information - you can evensponsor an episode of the podcast! Virtual Coffee: Virtual Coffee: virtualcoffee.ioPodcast Contact: podcast@virtualcoffee.ioBekah: dev.to/bekahhw, Twitter:https://twitter.com/bekahhw, Instagram:bekahhwDan: dtott.com, Twitter:@danieltott

    28 min
  3. Building Relationships in Open Source

    10/15/2024

    Building Relationships in Open Source

    In Season 10, Episode 6 of the Virtual Coffee Podcast, hosts Bekah and Dan explore the multifaceted aspects of building and nurturing relationships within the open source community, particularly during Hacktoberfest. The episode highlights the significance of effective networking, making meaningful connections, and becoming a valued repeat contributor. The hosts provide practical advice for newcomers, stressing the importance of understanding projects, submitting quality pull requests, and contributing beyond code through community management and content creation. Emphasizing mentorship, they discuss how maintainers can aid first-time contributors via comprehensive readme files, contributing guides, and constructive feedback. The importance of communication, relationship-building, and the impact of small gestures like a simple thank you are also covered to foster a supportive and efficient open source community. Episode Sponsor! We're grateful to be sponsored by LevelUP Financial Planning, who understands the importance of finding balance between having an awesome life today, and being confident and excited about your future possibilities. If you want to take your financial confidence to the next level, check outlevelupfinancialplanning.com. Sponsor Virtual Coffee! Your support is incredibly valuable to us. Direct financial support will help us to continue serving the Virtual Coffee community. Please visit our sponsorship page on GitHub for more information - you can evensponsor an episode of the podcast! Virtual Coffee: Virtual Coffee: virtualcoffee.ioPodcast Contact: podcast@virtualcoffee.ioBekah: dev.to/bekahhw, Twitter:https://twitter.com/bekahhw, Instagram:bekahhwDan: dtott.com, Twitter:@danieltott

    30 min
  4. Open Source Maintainer Challenges and Benefits

    10/08/2024

    Open Source Maintainer Challenges and Benefits

    In this episode of the Virtual Coffee Podcast, hosts Bekah and Dan delve into the benefits and challenges of being a maintainer in open source projects, particularly during Hacktoberfest. They discuss the excitement and responsibility of maintaining projects, the joy of welcoming new contributors, and the importance of community building. The hosts also highlight the preparation involved in enhancing project onboarding and documentation, and the growth opportunities for maintainers. The episode also emphasizes strategies to attract contributors and the impact of efficiently managing open source projects. Links: https://opensauced.pizza/learnBecoming an Open Source Maintainer Episode Sponsor! We're grateful to be sponsored by LevelUP Financial Planning, who understands the importance of finding balance between having an awesome life today, and being confident and excited about your future possibilities. If you want to take your financial confidence to the next level, check outlevelupfinancialplanning.com. Sponsor Virtual Coffee! Your support is incredibly valuable to us. Direct financial support will help us to continue serving the Virtual Coffee community. Please visit our sponsorship page on GitHub for more information - you can evensponsor an episode of the podcast! Virtual Coffee: Virtual Coffee: virtualcoffee.ioPodcast Contact: podcast@virtualcoffee.ioBekah: dev.to/bekahhw, Twitter:https://twitter.com/bekahhw, Instagram:bekahhwDan: dtott.com, Twitter:@danieltott

    25 min
  5. How to Make a Positive Impact during Hacktoberfest

    09/30/2024

    How to Make a Positive Impact during Hacktoberfest

    Bekah and Dan explore the community's engagement with Hacktoberfest, a month-long event encouraging open source contributions. They discuss what Hacktoberfest is and what it means to be a positive contributor in the open source community. They highlight the importance of meaningful contributions, respecting maintainers' time, and provides tips for navigating and contributing to open source projects, and touches on ways to be a good open source citizen and the benefits of contributing consistently to a single project or organization. The episode emphasizes understanding project documentation and being patient with maintainers, while exploring various ways to support open source initiatives beyond writing code. Episode Sponsor! We're grateful to be sponsored by LevelUP Financial Planning, who understands the importance of finding balance between having an awesome life today, and being confident and excited about your future possibilities. If you want to take your financial confidence to the next level, check outlevelupfinancialplanning.com. Sponsor Virtual Coffee! Your support is incredibly valuable to us. Direct financial support will help us to continue serving the Virtual Coffee community. Please visit our sponsorship page on GitHub for more information - you can evensponsor an episode of the podcast! Virtual Coffee: Virtual Coffee: virtualcoffee.ioPodcast Contact: podcast@virtualcoffee.ioBekah: dev.to/bekahhw, Twitter:https://twitter.com/bekahhw, Instagram:bekahhwDan: dtott.com, Twitter:@danieltott

    27 min
  6. 'Big M' versus 'Little m' Mentorship

    09/24/2024

    'Big M' versus 'Little m' Mentorship

    In Season 10, Episode 3 of the Virtual Coffee Podcast, hosts Bekah and Dan explore the topic of 'Big M' versus 'Little m' Mentorship. They distinguish between formal, one-on-one mentorship ('Big M') and more informal, community-based mentorship ('Little M'). They discuss the advantages and potential pitfalls of each approach, emphasizing the importance of finding the right mentorship fit. They also touch on the role of coaches, the value of community support in events like Hacktoberfest, and the concept of a personal 'board of mentors.' Episode Sponsor! We're grateful to be sponsored by LevelUP Financial Planning, who understands the importance of finding balance between having an awesome life today, and being confident and excited about your future possibilities. If you want to take your financial confidence to the next level, check outlevelupfinancialplanning.com. Sponsor Virtual Coffee! Your support is incredibly valuable to us. Direct financial support will help us to continue serving the Virtual Coffee community. Please visit our sponsorship page on GitHub for more information - you can evensponsor an episode of the podcast! Virtual Coffee: Virtual Coffee: virtualcoffee.ioPodcast Contact: podcast@virtualcoffee.ioBekah: dev.to/bekahhw, Twitter:https://twitter.com/bekahhw, Instagram:bekahhwDan: dtott.com, Twitter:@danieltott

    25 min
  7. How to Build Trust Capital

    09/16/2024

    How to Build Trust Capital

    In Episode 2 of Season 10 of the Virtual Coffee podcast, hosts Bekah and Dan discuss the concept of 'trust capital' and its importance in tech communities. They define trust capital as the value and trustworthiness one has with others. The hosts explore how to build trust through consistent actions, showing up, transparency, and effective communication. They highlight the difference between networking and building genuine relationships, emphasizing practical ways to accumulate trust capital, such as writing blog posts, mentoring, and being an active, dependable community member. The episode underscores the benefits of trust capital in fostering credibility, enhancing professional relationships, and reducing barriers to collaborative progress. Episode Sponsor! We're grateful to be sponsored by LevelUP Financial Planning, who understands the importance of finding balance between having an awesome life today, and being confident and excited about your future possibilities. If you want to take your financial confidence to the next level, check outlevelupfinancialplanning.com. Sponsor Virtual Coffee! Your support is incredibly valuable to us. Direct financial support will help us to continue serving the Virtual Coffee community. Please visit our sponsorship page on GitHub for more information - you can evensponsor an episode of the podcast! Virtual Coffee: Virtual Coffee: virtualcoffee.ioPodcast Contact: podcast@virtualcoffee.ioBekah: dev.to/bekahhw, Twitter:https://twitter.com/bekahhw, Instagram:bekahhwDan: dtott.com, Twitter:@danieltott

    33 min
  8. Remote Collaboration Tools and Techniques

    09/10/2024

    Remote Collaboration Tools and Techniques

    In the first episode of Season 10 of the Virtual Coffee podcast, hosts Bekah and Dan introduce the new format focusing on "back pocket topics" from Virtual Coffee community discussions. They delve into common remote collaboration tools and techniques, sharing insights from their experiences in tech. Topics include effective communication, the importance of documentation, and how different company cultures influence remote work. The episode also touches on the role of community members in improving knowledge sharing, both in work settings and open-source projects. Episode Sponsor! We're grateful to be sponsored by LevelUP Financial Planning, who understands the importance of finding balance between having an awesome life today, and being confident and excited about your future possibilities. If you want to take your financial confidence to the next level, check outlevelupfinancialplanning.com. Sponsor Virtual Coffee! Your support is incredibly valuable to us. Direct financial support will help us to continue serving the Virtual Coffee community. Please visit our sponsorship page on GitHub for more information - you can evensponsor an episode of the podcast! Virtual Coffee: Virtual Coffee: virtualcoffee.ioPodcast Contact: podcast@virtualcoffee.ioBekah: dev.to/bekahhw, Twitter:https://twitter.com/bekahhw, Instagram:bekahhwDan: dtott.com, Twitter:@danieltott

    34 min
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Virtual Coffee is an intimate community for developers at all stages of the journey. In the Virtual Coffee Podcast, hosted by Bekah Hawrot Weigel and Dan Ott, you'll find interviews with members of our community to learn more about their stories, who they are, how they found Virtual Coffee, and how it has influenced their lives as developers. We want to bring everything that's special about Virtual Coffee, the intimacy and the friendships we’ve built, and share that with everyone through the podcast. We’re always growing and learning together as a group, and there’s something really special about being able to do that knowing that you’ll have the full support of the community around you. And that’s what this podcast is about too.

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  • Creator
    Virtual Coffee
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2024
  • Episodes
    86
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2024 VirtualCoffeeIO LTD
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    The Virtual Coffee Podcast