diff --git a/blog/2024-09-03-andre-silva-spotlight.md b/blog/2024-09-03-andre-silva-spotlight.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..9050d7205 --- /dev/null +++ b/blog/2024-09-03-andre-silva-spotlight.md @@ -0,0 +1,45 @@ +--- +slug: 'andre-silva-spotlight' +title: 'OpenFeature Contributor Spotlight: André Silva' +date: 2024-09-03 +authors: [andrewdmaclean] +image: /img/blog/2024-09-03-andre-silva-spotlight/andre.png +description: 'OpenFeature Contributor Spotlight' +tags: [contributor, community, .NET, dotnet, c#, csharp, telemetry] +draft: false +--- + +Welcome to our inaugural OpenFeature Contributor Spotlight, where we highlight and celebrate standout contributors who have made a significant impact on the OpenFeature project. For this edition, we’re excited to introduce André Silva, a dedicated developer who has been instrumental in advancing our .NET library and telemetry conventions. + + + + + +## Getting Involved with OpenFeature + +André discovered OpenFeature while researching the state of feature flag vendors. He became intrigued by OpenFeature's potential as a new standardization effort in the feature flag space and decided to contribute after noticing some "needs help" tags on GitHub issues. + +## Motivation to Contribute + +For André, contributing to OpenFeature is more than just writing code—it's about solving critical software development and release challenges. He believes in the power of community-driven standards to reduce dependencies on third-party vendors, allowing companies to focus more on their products. The opportunity to shape these standards and libraries, and see them adopted by others, is incredibly rewarding for him. + +## Key Contributions + +André has made several significant contributions to OpenFeature, particularly in the .NET ecosystem. Some of his key achievements include: + +- Bringing more telemetry signals to the .NET library +- Adding new features based on the OpenFeature specification to the .NET library +- Updating the codebase to incorporate the latest C# language features +- Helping shape telemetry conventions for feature flags + +## Most Rewarding Experience + +For André, the most rewarding aspect of contributing to OpenFeature is seeing the library gain traction among developers. As more people start using OpenFeature, the responsibility to deliver high-quality outcomes increases, but so does the satisfaction of knowing his work is making a difference. + +## Advice for Newcomers + +André’s advice for anyone looking to contribute to OpenFeature is simple: "Don't be afraid." The OpenFeature community is always welcoming new contributors, and André is particularly open to helping those interested in working on the .NET libraries. + +# Thank You, André! + +We're grateful for André's dedication and contributions to the OpenFeature project. His work has made a significant impact, and we look forward to seeing how he continues to shape the future of feature flag standards. diff --git a/static/img/blog/2024-09-03-andre-silva-spotlight/andre.png b/static/img/blog/2024-09-03-andre-silva-spotlight/andre.png new file mode 100644 index 000000000..469d84194 Binary files /dev/null and b/static/img/blog/2024-09-03-andre-silva-spotlight/andre.png differ