Adopting an InnerSource Culture with GitHub from Pluralsight

Learn how InnerSource enables you to harness the collective intelligence of your organization and build amazing proprietary software across industries, teams, and time zones.

In today's environment people are asked to innovate faster than ever before. The idea of digital transformation is no longer a novel concept. Even if you’ve never heard the term “InnerSource” to describe how teams build their software, you’ll probably still recognize many of the principles behind it. In this course, Adopting an InnerSource Culture with GitHub, you'll be introduced to InnerSource best practices backed by customer stories where InnerSource is powering code at the world's most influential companies. First, you'll build out a Git repository as an InnerSource toolkit with content and resources to guide you and your team, as well as your organization. Next, you'll kickstart your InnerSource adoption which will lead to better communication, a larger contribution pool, and transparent and concise visibility into your projects for better metrics, outcomes and sustainability. Finally, you'll explore how to implement these best practices to keep these large-scale open source projects successeful.By the end of this course, you'll be able to harness the collective intelligence of your organization and build amazing proprietary software across industries, teams, and time zones.

What's inside

Syllabus

Course Overview

Why Companies Are Adopting InnerSource?

Applying InnerSource Practices

Customize a Checklist for Measuring Success

Good to know

Know what's good

, what to watch for

, and possible dealbreakers

Explores InnerSource practices, which are increasingly used by companies to build software

Taught by Aaron Stewart, who is an expert in InnerSource and has experience in leading its adoption at major companies

Develops an understanding of how InnerSource can improve collaboration, communication, and visibility within software development teams

Provides practical guidance on how to implement InnerSource practices in organizations, making it a useful resource for software development leaders and practitioners

Requires some prior knowledge of software development concepts and Git, so it may not be suitable for complete beginners

Focuses primarily on InnerSource practices in the context of proprietary software development, so it may not be relevant for those working in open source projects

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Adopting an InnerSource Culture with GitHub with these activities:

Review Git Commands

Show steps

Warming up your Git skills will make it easier for you dive deeper into InnerSource principles.

Browse courses on Git

Show steps

Create a new Git repository and push it to GitHub
Clone the repository to your local machine
Make some changes to a file and commit them
Push your changes to the remote repository
Create a new branch and merge it into your main branch

Use Git Commands to Manage a Repository

Show steps

Getting some hands-on practice will help you build confidence and improve your efficiency with Git.

Browse courses on Git

Show steps

Use the Git command line to create a new repository
Add some files to the repository
Stage your changes and commit them to the repository
Push your changes to a remote repository
Create a branch and merge it into your main branch

Gather Resources on InnerSource

Show steps

Having the right resources at your fingertips will make it easier to adopt and implement InnerSource.

Show steps

Search for articles, blog posts, and white papers on InnerSource
Read the Pluralsight course documentation on InnerSource
Attend an InnerSource webinar or watch a video presentation
Compile the resources you find into a document or online folder

Four other activities

Expand to see all activities and additional details

Show all seven activities

Contribute to an Open Source Git Project

Show steps

You'll get the chance to see InnerSource in action and get valuable experience working with version control in a collaborative environment.

Browse courses on Git

Show steps

Find an open source Git project that interests you
Read the project's documentation and contribution guidelines
Create a bug fix or feature request for the project
Submit a pull request with your proposed changes
Work with the project maintainers to get your changes merged

Discuss InnerSource Principles with Peers

Show steps

Talking about InnerSource with others can help you brainstorm ideas and improve your understanding of the concept.

Show steps

Find a colleague or friend who is also interested in InnerSource
Schedule a time to meet and discuss InnerSource
Share your thoughts and experiences with InnerSource
Discuss how you can apply InnerSource to your own work

Attend a Workshop on InnerSource Best Practices

Show steps

This is a great way to hear from experts in the field of InnerSource and learn about applying best practices.

Show steps

Find an InnerSource workshop offered by a local organization or online platform
Attend the workshop
Network with other attendees and speakers
Apply the best practices learned at the workshop to your own InnerSource initiatives

Contribute to the InnerSource Project

Show steps

As InnerSource grows and evolves, you can help shape its future by contributing to the project.

Show steps

Read the contribution guidelines for the InnerSource project
Suggest improvements to the documentation, code, or other project materials
Create a pull request with your proposed changes
Communicate with the project maintainers to get your pull request accepted
Celebrate your contribution to the InnerSource project

Career center

Learners who complete Adopting an InnerSource Culture with GitHub will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Project Manager

A Project Manager is responsible for planning, executing, and closing software projects. This course can help you become a Project Manager by providing you with the skills and knowledge you need to build amazing proprietary software across industries, teams, and time zones. You will learn how to use InnerSource best practices to harness the collective intelligence of your organization and build better software faster.

See salaries and explore the career path for Project Manager

Software Engineer

A Software Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining software systems. This course can help you become a Software Engineer by providing you with the skills and knowledge you need to build amazing proprietary software across industries, teams, and time zones. You will learn how to use InnerSource best practices to harness the collective intelligence of your organization and build better software faster.

See salaries and explore the career path for Software Engineer

Product Manager

A Product Manager is responsible for defining, developing, and launching software products. This course can help you become a Product Manager by providing you with the skills and knowledge you need to build amazing proprietary software across industries, teams, and time zones. You will learn how to use InnerSource best practices to harness the collective intelligence of your organization and build better software faster.

See salaries and explore the career path for Product Manager

Software Developer

A Software Developer is responsible for writing, testing, and debugging software code. This course can help you become a Software Developer by providing you with the skills and knowledge you need to build amazing proprietary software across industries, teams, and time zones. You will learn how to use InnerSource best practices to harness the collective intelligence of your organization and build better software faster.

See salaries and explore the career path for Software Developer

Software Architect

A Software Architect is responsible for designing and developing the architecture of software systems. This course can help you become a Software Architect by providing you with the skills and knowledge you need to build amazing proprietary software across industries, teams, and time zones. You will learn how to use InnerSource best practices to harness the collective intelligence of your organization and build better software faster.

See salaries and explore the career path for Software Architect

Technical Lead

A Technical Lead is responsible for leading and mentoring software engineering teams. This course can help you become a Technical Lead by providing you with the skills and knowledge you need to build amazing proprietary software across industries, teams, and time zones. You will learn how to use InnerSource best practices to harness the collective intelligence of your organization and build better software faster.

See salaries and explore the career path for Technical Lead

Engineering Manager

An Engineering Manager is responsible for leading and managing software engineering teams. This course can help you become an Engineering Manager by providing you with the skills and knowledge you need to build amazing proprietary software across industries, teams, and time zones. You will learn how to use InnerSource best practices to harness the collective intelligence of your organization and build better software faster.

See salaries and explore the career path for Engineering Manager

Technical Program Manager

A Technical Program Manager is responsible for managing the technical aspects of software projects. This course can help you become a Technical Program Manager by providing you with the skills and knowledge you need to build amazing proprietary software across industries, teams, and time zones. You will learn how to use InnerSource best practices to harness the collective intelligence of your organization and build better software faster.

See salaries and explore the career path for Technical Program Manager

Technical Writer

A Technical Writer is responsible for writing and editing technical documentation. This course can help you become a Technical Writer by providing you with the skills and knowledge you need to create clear and concise documentation for your organization's software.

See salaries and explore the career path for Technical Writer

Quality Assurance Analyst

A Quality Assurance Analyst is responsible for testing and validating software to ensure that it meets quality standards. This course can help you become a Quality Assurance Analyst by providing you with the skills and knowledge you need to build amazing proprietary software across industries, teams, and time zones.

See salaries and explore the career path for Quality Assurance Analyst

Business Analyst

A Business Analyst is responsible for understanding business needs and translating them into technical requirements. This course may be useful for you if you are interested in working with software development teams to build products that meet the needs of the business.

See salaries and explore the career path for Business Analyst

Data Scientist

A Data Scientist is responsible for collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data to extract valuable insights. This course may be useful for you if you are interested in using data to improve the development and delivery of software products.

See salaries and explore the career path for Data Scientist

CIO

A CIO is responsible for leading an organization's IT strategy and operations. This course may be useful for you if you are interested in using InnerSource best practices to transform your organization's software development processes and deliver better software faster.

See salaries and explore the career path for CIO

CTO

A CTO is responsible for leading an organization's technology strategy and operations. This course may be useful for you if you are interested in using InnerSource best practices to transform your organization's software development processes and deliver better software faster.

See salaries and explore the career path for CTO

IT Manager

An IT Manager is responsible for planning, implementing, and managing an organization's IT infrastructure. This course may be useful for you if you are interested in using InnerSource best practices to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of your organization's IT operations.

See salaries and explore the career path for IT Manager