Frontmatter Tony Narlock, author of The Tao of tmux
May 2, 2017
Tony Narlock discusses his experience with optimizing developer workflows using tmux and shares suggestions for improving the Lean Pub platform. He talks about his early experiences with open source and programming, as well as the benefits of networking and collaboration in startup incubators. He also explores his decision to return to the United States, his experiences in China, and the benefits of using Tmux for system administrators and developers. Finally, he discusses his journey from imposter syndrome to published author, including his decision to use LeanPub as his publishing platform.
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Linux As A Teenage Gateway To Open Source
- Tony Narlock discovered Linux as a teenager because he couldn't afford Windows, which became his gateway into open source.
- He built hands-on skills by installing distributions, compiling kernels, and contributing patches to projects like Drupal around 2007–2008.
Google Summer Of Code Led Directly To Jobs
- Tony landed early professional opportunities through open source contributions and Google Summer of Code mentorship.
- A Summer of Code project on Drupal led to job offers and his first startup roles before he finished college.
Degree Is Not Always Required For Developer Success
- Tony never studied computer science in college yet succeeded in software by building practical experience.
- He suggests employers often accept equivalent experience, but candidates may need to self-study algorithms for some interviews.