Wrote up how I think about open source developer relations—what it is, how it differs from traditional DevRel, and what needs to exist around it for the function to succeed. opensourceonpurpose.substack.com/p/what-is-op...

What Is Open Source Developer Relations?

It's not the same function with a different label

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"Shape It, Don't Inherit It"—a fireside chat on open #AI governance between Nithya Ruff (Linux Foundation) and Angie Jones (Agentic AI Foundation). Women+ in #openSource Forum NYC. July 30. Free. Register: luma.com/c0q9xrb7

Women+ in Open Source Forum · Luma

Open source is built on collaboration—and it’s time to amplify the voices of the women+ doing this critical work. Join us on July 30th for a full-day event…

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I've been posting about Women+ in #openSource events but haven't written about the thinking behind the series until now. Why dedicated space, why this format, and what happened when we tried it. opensourceonpurpose.substack.com/p/the-room-w...

The Room We're Building

Visibility, connection, and inroads for women+ in open source

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Our keynote speaker for the Women+ in #openSource Forum NYC: Nithya Ruff, Chair of the Linux Foundation Board of Directors. July 30. #NYC. Free. Register: luma.com/c0q9xrb7

Women+ in Open Source Forum · Luma

Open source is built on collaboration—and it’s time to amplify the voices of the women+ doing this critical work. Join us on July 30th for a full-day event…

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#openSource is built on collaboration—but women+ are still underrepresented. On July 30, we're hosting a Women+ in Open Source Forum in #NYC. A full day of keynotes, fireside chats, and networking. Join us! Free to attend. Register: luma.com/c0q9xrb7

Women+ in Open Source Forum · Luma

Open source is built on collaboration—and it’s time to amplify the voices of the women+ doing this critical work. Join us on July 30th for a full-day event…

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It's been a busy few weeks in #openSource — and a lot of writing in between. I write about corporate open source engagement on my Substack: Open Source, On Purpose. opensourceonpurpose.substack.com

Open Source, On Purpose | Danica Fine | Substack

Frameworks, tactics, and honest observations about engaging with open source intentionally. Click to read Open Source, On Purpose, by Danica Fine, a Substack publication. Launched 2 months ago.

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Hope to see folks across the #openSource community at Community Over Code! Bonus: when you register, select the add-on to join us for Lakehouse Day on October 10. An entire, multitrack day dedicated to the #lakehouse ecosystem including #apacheIceberg, #apachePolaris, and more!

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Early bird pricing for Community Over Code Glasgow is closing soon — register by July 28 to get the lower rate. 💸 Early bird: $500 💻 ASF Committers: $250 168 sessions covering AI, fintech, streaming, governance, and more. 📅 October 11–14 🎟️ Register now: buff.ly/Vep7yHX

New post: "One Corner of Open Source"—reflections from my first UN #openSource Week. Digital sovereignty, the CRA, sustainable development, and what happens when corporate #OSS practitioners just show up and listen. open.substack.com/pub/opensour...

One Corner of Open Source

Notes from my first UN Open Source Week

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Me (pushing back on bad edits from an LLM): "Isn't that a classic AI trope?" LLM: "Actually, it's a rhetorical device that predates AI by a few thousand years—"

Final post in the Non-Transferrable #OSS Playbook series: The Drift. Your #openSource archetype isn't permanent. When the factors change and your playbook doesn't—the community notices before you do. open.substack.com/pub/opensour...

The Drift: Your archetype isn't permanent

The Non-Transferrable OSS Playbook, Part 6

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Today's a great day... because the first #apachePolaris shirts are in! 👕 Can't wait to hand these out to the community. Which of you wants to rep their favorite #apacheIceberg catalog with a Polaris shirt? ⭐ Reply and I'll get you one the next time I see you!

Danica Fine (@thedanicafine.bsky.social) is Joining #bbuzz26 with another session exploring the Iceberg catalog landscape, covering core functions, the impact of REST catalogs, and more. Learn more: 2026.berlinbuzzwords...

Published Part 4 of The Non-Transferrable #OSS Playbook: The Business. Walking the line between steward and vendor. Why it's the hardest archetype, and what happens when the #openSource community sees the gap between what you say and what you do. open.substack.com/pub/opensour...

The Business: Walking the Line Between Steward and Vendor

The Non-Transferrable OSS Playbook, Part 4

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OH: Ontology is hot right now.

New #OpenSourceOnPurpose post (not part of the Playbook series): what happens when you create in-person space for #openSource contributors. Short version: they show up. Every time. Back to the #OSS Playbook series next week. opensourceonpurpose.substack.com/p/create-the...

Create the Space

They're waiting to show up.

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Why invest heavily in #openSource projects you don't directly monetize? Because your customers are already there, and they're watching. 👀 Part 3 of The Non-Transferrable #OSS Playbook: The Champion: opensourceonpurpose.substack.com/p/the-champi...

The Champion: Showing Up for the Ecosystem

The Non-Transferrable OSS Playbook, Part 3

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What's your company trying to get out of its #openSource engagement? If the answer is recruiting and reputation—you might be an Adopter. And there's a right way to do it. open.substack.com/pub/opensour...

The Adopter: Advocating for OSS You Use (But Don't Own)

The Non-Transferrable OSS Playbook, Part 2

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There isn't one playbook for #openSource engagement. First post in a new series—a diagnostic for figuring out how your company should actually show up in #OSS. open.substack.com/pub/opensour...

Why Your OSS Advocacy Strategy Probably Doesn't Fit

The Non-Transferrable OSS Playbook, Part 1

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Lots of companies are doing #openSource. Few are doing it with purpose. New newsletter—engagement strategy, community dynamics, and the real challenges of showing up in open source well. opensourceonpurpose.substack.com

Open Source, On Purpose | Danica Fine | Substack

Frameworks, tactics, and honest observations about engaging with open source intentionally. Click to read Open Source, On Purpose, by Danica Fine, a Substack publication. Launched 3 hours ago.

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#ICYMI, #apacheIceberg ™ 1.10 landed yesterday! Looking to stay up to date on the latest features included as part of the release? I teamed up with Steven Wu to bring you a list of some of the most impactful features in 1.10. Check it out! 📚 www.snowflake.com/en/engineeri...

Apache Iceberg™ 1.10: New Features, Fixes & What's Next for Data Lakes

Apache Iceberg 1.10 is here! Discover the key features, bug fixes, and spec updates in this new release, including support for Flink 2.0 and Spark 4.0, BigQuery integration, and core performance impro...

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There's still time to RSVP for tonight's #apachePolaris (incubating) meetup in the #Seattle / #Bellevue area! We have an incredible line up of speakers tonight––don't miss your chance to connect with them, get up to speed on the project, and join in on building out Polaris! luma.com/s8tik7g0

Apache Polaris™ (incubating) Meetup Seattle · Luma

Seattle Apache Polaris™ (incubating) Meetup! Join us on September 9th (Tuesday) from 5:00-8:30 PM at the Snowflake Bellevue Office. Connect with fellow…

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Infinite storage in #apacheKafka is all the rage. But what exactly is your plan when you decide to keep years' worth of data in Kafka topics? 🤔 From what I've seen, folks opt in for infinite storage for a few reasons:

It's been a great week because the #apachePolaris (incubating) community just announced a milestone release with version 1.0! Want to know what's included? You're in luck, because there's a release video for that! 📹 www.youtube.com/watch?v=ST8P...

Hello, #amsterdam-based #AI enthusiasts! Let's have a meetup! On July 31, LlamaIndex and Snowflake are coming together to host folks for an evening of discussion around building effective data agents. Register now to secure your slot! 🎟️ lu.ma/vzwsj72w

Snowflake + LlamaIndex Data Agent Builders Meetup Amsterdam · Luma

Join local AI engineers, data scientists, and builders for an evening of hands-on talks and open discussion around one challenge we all care about: building…

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It's been a wild ride for #openSource at Snowflake this year! "What's it like?" you ask? 🤔 Check out @russellspitzer.bsky.social's Medium blog on his first year at Snowflake. ❄️ medium.com/snowflake/my...

My First Year at Snowflake — An Open Source Avalanche

When I joined Snowflake a year ago, I knew that rallying Snowflake into the OSS community would have huge benefits for Apache. But I had a…

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#atlanta #tech community! Come join us for the first official #apacheIceberg meetup in your city on Thursday, July 24! Don't miss it! RSVP now to secure your space 🎟️ lu.ma/vdbjh2fc

Apache Iceberg™ Meetup Atlanta · Luma

Apache Iceberg™ Meetup Atlanta! 🧊❄️ Join us on July 24th (Thursday) from 5:00-8:30 PM At Snowflake Atlanta Office Connect with fellow enthusiasts, share…

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🗞️ Hot off the press: come join my team! 🗞️ I'm looking for a #developerAdvocate to join my #openSource #developerRelations team at Snowflake. careers.snowflake.com/us/en/job/SN...

Senior Developer Advocate, OSS | Marketing | Snowflake Careers

Apply for Senior Developer Advocate, OSS job with Snowflake in Menlo Park, California, United States. Marketing at Snowflake

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Have you heard about #apacheNifi? No, well here's your chance to learn a bit about it! 🧵

#snowflakeSummit is over, but all of the keynotes are up on our #Snowflake Youtube channels! For no reason at all, start with the Builders keynote. 😉 See #agentic workflows in action, an #apacheIceberg #dataMesh, and how the community is coming together on #AI. www.youtube.com/watch?v=slyY...

Snowflake Summit 2025 Builders Keynote

YouTube video by Snowflake Developers

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The #apacheIceberg meetup series continues in the #seattle area with a stop at the brand new Snowflake office in Bellevue! ❄️ Join fellow Iceberg enthusiasts, committers, and users on July 15th for networking, great technical discussions, and more! RSVP to reserve your spot. 🎟️ lu.ma/q9w0j1ky

Seattle Apache Iceberg™ Community Meetup · Luma

Seattle Apache Iceberg™ Community Meetup! 🧊❄️🍦 Join us on July 15th (Tuesday) from 5:00-8:30 PM At Snowflake Bellevue Office Connect with fellow enthusiasts,…

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