From Zero to Linux Kernel Contributor: 750+ Patches Later
CEME 1210 | Fri 07 Aug 2 p.m.–2:45 p.m.
Presented by
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Thorsten Blum
https://www.toblux.com
Thorsten is a professional software developer and CEO of Blumbird GmbH, a boutique technology consulting company based in Munich, Germany. In 2024, he began contributing to the Linux kernel, nearly 30 years after first using Linux. In his spare time, Thorsten enjoys hiking and is currently pursuing his ham radio license.
Thorsten Blum
https://www.toblux.com
Thorsten is a professional software developer and CEO of Blumbird GmbH, a boutique technology consulting company based in Munich, Germany. In 2024, he began contributing to the Linux kernel, nearly 30 years after first using Linux. In his spare time, Thorsten enjoys hiking and is currently pursuing his ham radio license.
Abstract
Contributing to the Linux kernel can be intimidating at first, but getting started and having your patches accepted into the mainline kernel is often easier than you might think. In this talk, I will share practical tips and learnings from submitting over 750 patches in my first two years as a Linux kernel contributor.
Contributing to the Linux kernel can be intimidating at first, but getting started and having your patches accepted into the mainline kernel is often easier than you might think. In this talk, I will share practical tips and learnings from submitting over 750 patches in my first two years as a Linux kernel contributor.