[ad_1] Vagrant and Ansible are tools to efficiently provision virtual machines, also called VMs, or in Vagrant terms, the word “boxes” is often used. We begin with a short discussion of why a web developer would invest the time to use these tools, then cover the required software, an overview of how Vagrant works with…

[ad_1] One would think that with the popularity and success of free and open source software (FOSS) in recent years, there would also be an emerging model for contributor engagement and retention. One might even imagine a participation standard exists—improved through an ongoing collaboration of projects invested in sharing best practices over years. Yeah no. There are millions of open…

[ad_1] Trying to track a complex project without drowning in too much information is still a challenge for many of us. To solve this, we developed OpenProject, a web-based open source project management tool that supports teams throughout the entire project life cycle. It is licensed under GNU GPLv3 and written in Ruby on Rails…

[ad_1] “How do you get people to … get it?” That question came from Jane, someone I was talking to at a recent networking event. The theme of the event was “new forms of leadership,” and, more specifically, what “being a boss” means in today’s business climate. Jane was explaining that her organization is an…