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Free software praxis: Removing limitations
Using OpenProject as an example, this talk explores how to delve into a completely alien codebase written in a language that you've never used to make changes that you want. This is a practical use of software freedom.
We will walk through all the steps from "I just installed this software" all the way through becoming familiar with the codebase and developing an understanding of the language. On the way we will discuss when it makes sense to take shortcuts and when it makes sense to actually do the hard work. We'll end with a live demo.
Presented by: Romeo S
Coming all the way from the other end of I-90, I am a GNU/Linux sysadmin with nearly a decade of experience. As a college dropout, I have taught myself the ins and outs of GNU/Linux and of numerous software projects. A consistent habit of "being the edge case that you want to see in the world" has forced me to develop a knack for solving problems that developers and maintainers typically don't see coming. Primarily specializing in HPC-related infrastructure management, I live in a world of "except for on this cluster" and "except for in this context." This environment of asterisks has forced adaptability, which has translated into a lot of experience in diving into the weeds.