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How to Stand Out as a Software Engineer in the AI Era

Writing code fast stopped being a differentiator. Here’s what actually sets engineers apart in 2026: from century-old advice by Carnegie and Covey to technical judgment and public visibility.

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Docs and Translation: The Easiest Way to Start Contributing to Open Source

Want to contribute to Open Source but freeze before you even open the editor? Documentation and translation are the easiest door in, and you can ship your first PR today.

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How to Contribute to Open Source Without Writing Code

Think contributing to Open Source is just about opening PRs? Discover how to help the community through issues, discussions, articles, and donations, even without focusing on code.

Why You Should Be Part of the Quarkus Community

Contributing to open source doesn’t have to be scary. A true story of how interacting with the Quarkus community led to a contribution to a newly launched project in less than 48 hours.