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The original was posted on /r/opensource by /u/urielofir on 2026-01-07 18:36:13+00:00.
I recently switched to a open-source stack of my OS and browser (Kubuntu + Firefox). I’ve realized that while corporate products (Windows/Chrome) might be more polished for the ‘average user,’ developers have a unique opportunity.
I don’t dive into the C++ source code every day, but I find that being part of these communities pushes me to be a better programmer. It forces a mindset of ‘Knowledge Sharing’ and ‘Systemic Understanding’ that you just don’t get with closed-source tools.
Does anyone else feel that their professional growth is tied to the ecosystems they inhabit? Or am I overthinking the ‘mindset’ aspect?