On this episode of Pioneers in Open Source, Jay speaks with Microsoft principal software development engineer, Chris Heilmann. In this extensive interview, they dive into topics about the debate around browser compatibility, the impact of open source on engineers' careers and how bootcamps affect open source.
Timestamps
0:00 - Intro to Chris Heilmann
00:31 - Overview of Chris' career
10:02 - Browser Standards (from past to present)
21:39 - How Chris got into Technology
28:10 - How Chris got into Open Source
34:39 - Helping Others with Open Source
39:18 - The cost of managing and maintaining Open Source
46:36 - Challenges with sustaining Open Source
53:12 - Coding Bootcamps and their relationship with Open Source
1:03:32 - Chris' take on Github Copilot
1:12:10 - How Chris defines Success
1:17:46 - Getting involved in the Open Source Movement
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