On Sun, Apr 11, 2010 at 12:21 PM, sankarshan <[email protected]>wrote:
> On Sun, Apr 11, 2010 at 12:38 AM, narendra sisodiya > <[email protected]> wrote: > > > Basically, lots of student can code but do not know how to create and > commit > > FOSS project. > > Most students would not be aware of the need to use a version control > system, have a defect reporting system or, having publicly available > plans. More importantly, their curriculum does not teach them to be > aware of the need to accept patches from others and integrate into the > code-base. > > Unfortunately, forget writing code, the world is still an environment where 'thinking silo' is considered positive. Whether it comes to building businesses, or building nations, the core attitude is one of hoarding and greed, extolled as virtues. FOSS has a role to play in sorting out this situation, because IT is still considered sexy, or fashionable, if you prefer. It therefore represents an aspiration. Writing good code is synonymous with checking it against the best - and also, of course, taking help from the best. This is part and parcel of FOSS, so nothing new there, except that for kids brought up to believe different, it can (and hopefully will) come as a breath of fresh air. -- Vickram http://communicall.wordpress.com
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