Overview
Hello everyone 👋
Today I'm excited to share something I've been working on that's pretty close to my heart: Domenico Tenace Open Labs, my new GitHub organization dedicated to open source projects.
If you're wondering why I decided to create this, well, it's simple: I wanted a centralized space where all my open source work could live, breathe, and grow with the help of the community. No more scattered repos, no more confusion about where to find what. Just a clean, organized digital lab where developers can explore, use, contribute, and learn together.
Let's start! 🤙
Why an Organization? 🤔
You might be asking yourself: "Why not just keep everything in your personal GitHub account?"
Fair question! Here's the thing: as my projects started to grow, I realized they needed a proper home. An organization gives us:
- Better structure: projects are categorized and easy to find
- Community focus: it's not just "my" projects anymore, it's "our" workspace
- Collaboration made easy: multiple contributors can work together seamlessly
- Professional presence: it shows commitment to open source and community building
Plus, let's be honest, it looks pretty cool to have an official "lab" where ideas come to life 🧪
What's Inside the Lab? 💻
Domenico Tenace Open Labs isn't just one thing, it's a collection of different project types, each serving a specific purpose. Here's what you'll find:
Web Apps & Tools
The practical stuff that solves real problems:
- App Repo: a simple cloud-based app storage solution built with Nuxt. Think of it as your lightweight storage companion.
- Glif: a minimalist QR code generator and manager. Because sometimes you just need a clean, no-nonsense tool to create QR codes without all the bloat.
Libraries & Components
Reusable code that makes development faster:
- Easy Kit Component: a simple component library for Vue 3. No overcomplicated API, just straightforward components you can drop into your projects.
- Easy Kit Utils: common JavaScript utilities we all end up writing anyway. Why reinvent the wheel? (spoiler: I reinvented the wheel 😬)
Experimental Projects
Where I test new technologies:
- Uno Counter App: a demo app built with Uno Platform to explore their new Hot Design feature. It's a simple counter, but the real magic is in testing cutting-edge tools.
Templates & Starters
Get your projects off the ground faster:
- Astro Minimal: an open source blog template combining Astro and Bulma. Clean, minimal, ready to customize.
Documentation & Resources
Knowledge sharing is caring:
- Daily Prompt: a curated collection of prompts for automating various processes. AI tools are powerful, but only if you know how to ask the right questions.
- Bash Scripts: practical automation scripts for everyday tasks. Because who wants to do repetitive work manually?
The Philosophy Behind It All 🌍
Here's what drives this organization:
Open by default: every project is open source because I believe in transparency and collaborative development.
Community-driven: your ideas, feedback, and contributions shape these projects. Found a bug? Open an issue. Have a feature idea? Let's discuss it. Want to contribute? Fork it and submit a PR!
Learning-focused: whether you're a beginner looking to contribute to your first open source project or an experienced dev wanting to share knowledge, there's a place for you here.
Quality over quantity: I'd rather maintain a handful of useful, well-documented projects than dozens of abandoned repos.
How You Can Get Involved 🤝
This is where it gets fun. Domenico Tenace Open Labs is only as good as the community around it. Here's how you can jump in:
Use the projects: the best feedback comes from real-world usage. Try them out, break them, let me know what works and what doesn't.
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Contribute code: see something that could be better? The contribution process is straightforward:
- Fork the repository
- Create your feature branch
- Submit a pull request
Share ideas: have a suggestion for a new feature or an entirely new project? Open an issue and let's chat about it.
Join the community: you can actually request to join the organization! Just open an issue here and become part of the lab.
Spread the word: if you find something useful, share it with others who might benefit.
What's Next? 💫
Looking ahead, I have some exciting plans:
More educational content: I want to create more guides and learning materials, especially for developers who are new to certain technologies.
Expanded library ecosystem: the Easy Kit projects are just the beginning. I'm planning more utility libraries that solve common problems elegantly.
Better documentation: good docs can make or break a project. I'm committed to improving documentation across all repos.
Community projects: I'd love to see projects initiated by community members under the organization's umbrella.
The key is taking it one step at a time. I learned from 2024 that setting too many goals can be overwhelming. This year, it's all about focus and meaningful progress 🪐
Join the Journey 🌟
Domenico Tenace Open Labs is more than just a GitHub organization, it's a growing space for collaboration, learning, and building cool stuff together.
Whether you're here to use a tool, contribute to a project, or just explore what's possible with open source, you're welcome. Every contribution matters, whether it's code, documentation, bug reports, or just spreading the word.
So go ahead, check out the organization, star some repos, fork what interests you, and let's build something awesome together!
And now...
Happy coding! ✨
Hi👋🏻
My name is Domenico, software developer passionate of Open Source, I write article about it for share my knowledge and experience.
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