The evolution of a homegrown QGIS developer
summary
Starts as a junior using MapInfo 6/7 and tab files, adds a C++ patch to allow expression builder labeling (first patch reviewed after ~30 emails), moves from SVN to Git, earns commit access, and ships the style dock/label dock that folds styling and undo into QGIS — feature merged and used. Relies on earlier work like multithreaded labeling and expression engine rewrites. Early work happens in free time, spikes in commits then a burnout, later fewer but higher-quality contributions.
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chapters (17)
- 0:00Intro
- 0:22Back in the day
- 2:56As a selfish need
- 6:22More involved
- 8:19Why even bother?
- 8:45Contributions feel good
- 10:05Privilege
- 10:37Not everyone is
- 12:14There are pitfalls
- 12:29Burnout
- 12:45Imposter Syndrome
- 13:49Breaks are OK
- 14:16Contributions talk
- 14:50Encourage others
- 16:13I wouldn't be here
- 16:44Don't gatekeep
- 17:35No magic here
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