Publish Your Work
How to share the projects and tools you’ve already built so people can see what you know. This isn’t about fake personal branding. It’s about showing your work and helping others solve similar problems.
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6 minute read
Tag: Open Source
What to Build
Project ideas for IT folks who want to build in public. From automation scripts to useful tools, we’ll help you figure out what to create. You don’t need to build the next big app to have something worth sharing.
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7 minute read
How to Build
How to take that script or tool you built and turn it into a proper public project. We’ll cover setting up repos, writing docs, and making your code easy for others to use. Even simple scripts deserve good presentation.
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6 minute read
OSS + SaaS
How to build open source projects that you can also offer as hosted services. This approach lets you share your code with the community while making money from people who want the convenience of a managed solution.
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7 minute read
Feature Differentiation
How to make your hosted version worth paying for when the open source code is free. What features should you keep behind the paywall and what should be free? We’ll help you find the right balance.
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4 minute read
GitHub Cheatsheet
The Git commands you’ll actually use on a regular basis. Copy-paste friendly examples for the most common workflows. Keep this handy when you’re setting up repos or pushing changes.
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7 minute read
HOWTO: Open Source
How to set up a proper open source project that doesn’t become a maintenance nightmare. We’ll cover licensing, documentation, and security basics. Make your repo something people actually want to contribute to.
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6 minute read
Donations
How to set up donation options for your projects and content. We’ll cover GitHub Sponsors, Buy Me a Coffee, and other platforms where people can support your work. Some folks genuinely want to help fund what you’re building.
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5 minute read