In recent months, I'm able to improve open-source software in a way where it really matters. In layman's terms, I'm being paid to work on open-source projects and features that directly benefit my customers. In this talk, I want to highlight the importance of giving back to something you take for granted because it is (mostly) free. How it looks like to contribute to and maintain projects in the wild. Check out our new channel: NDC Clips: @ndcclips Check out more of our featured speakers and talks at https://ndcconferences.com/ https://ndclondon.com/