Red Hacks Practice Group
Our group is an open and safe space for practice in contributing to open-source projects, especially those maintained by Red Hat. This includes, but not limited to, OpenShift, Quarkus, Ansible and many related projects.
Our goal is to help developers be sucessful in their carreers in open source. If you'd like to practice open-source development, using the same processes and tools that world-class companies use, you're very welcome to join.
DISCLAIMER: This is an independent group, not affiliated with Red Hat or IBM in any way. Some of us just work there.
As a member, you will be granted access to our projects, meetings and resources, as if we were working in the same software team at an open-source company.
The group is open to all levels of seniority. There is no problem if you are just beggining in technology. However, there are at least two things you'll need to contribute to the conversation:
- Basic english communication skills to participate in the meetings and write comments or documents.
- Any modern programming language, preferably Python, Java or Go, where you'll find more peers here.
Also, we expect that members:
- Respect our code of conduct. TL;DR: Don't be an asshole.
- Participate actively in the projects, discussions and meetings.
The number of participants in the group is limited, please participate.
If you can't participate right now, no problem, please leave your seat for others and come back when you can. You'll be accepted.
We're open for new enrollments at the first day of each month. If you'd like to join the group, there are only two things you need to do:
- Sponsor Caravana Cloud on GitHub: https://github.com/sponsors/CaravanaCloud
- Submit your contact info: https://forms.gle/GkudAYCoZa3M6pXq5
After that, you'll be added to our google group and github team. That should grant you access to all the links, invites and content. Send us a message if you need help with anything.
To accomodate everyone's agenda, we have two meeting times:
- 17:00 BRT on the first and third monday of the month
- 13:00 BRT on the second and fourth monday of the month
Nobody is expected to join all meetings. However, they are a great opportunity to ask, share and meet your fellow members.
All links to private meetings and channels are in the group private repo on github at https://github.com/CaravanaCloud/redhacks
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this free?
No, but it's really cheap, $5/month. We just want to keep the trolls out and the lights on.
Where can I learn more?
Besides this blog, you can send us a message on X/Twitter https://twitter.com/CaravanaCloud or email help at caravana.cloud
Why is this in english?
To better help members participate in real open-source, in english. Even thou we speak other languages, most open-source is done in english and we need to practice that as well. However, do not worry, it is perfectly OK to make mistakes, this is a place for safe, constructive practice.
Why are people speaking portuguese and spanish?
Our community is huge in Latin America, and sometimes we need to speak some "spanglish", please nevermind. We'll be back to english in a moment.
Is it OK to speak portuguese in meetings?
Yes IF YOU ARE SURE that everyone in the meeting speaks portuguese.
Please help us make everyone feel welcome.
Do I need to go to all meetings
No, but you are welcome to. Most members come on their prefered time, 2 times a month.
Where does the money go?
First, to the projects themselves, expenses like cloud services and developer tooling.
Then to donations to organizations selected by the group.
Top comments (6)
Hello! I cannot send the participation request via forms because it is private.
Thanks, just fixed all that :) see you soon!
Hi people.
Does the program have a scheduled duration?
No, this is ongoing, as long as it helps :)
Hey, great initiative!
I'll take it as an inspiration for a study group idea
Good practice for this team
Thank you for initiative!!
Go one more.