Is a non-open source developer a bad developer?

Question

open source

I have been in the profession for about 10 years, I wrote a bunch of projects, taught other developers, ate a dog in the features of the language in which I write, in short, I perfectly fulfill my duties as a developer in a project. The business owners I have worked with have never been disappointed with the results of my work. But at the same time, I did not write a single line in open source. Well, I’m not interested in this, in my free time I’d rather spend time with my family than die in front of a computer. Programming for me is only a way to earn money. Am I a bad developer after this?

Answer 1

The ideal developer is a fan of his craft, as in any other profession, whether it is a teacher, a businessman or a scientist.
The lack of open source is normal, because. doesn't make someone bad or steal experience, but it's one of the corollaries that says you don't strive to be the best in your field. And this is also not good and not bad from the point of view of a simple layman. Just one of the facts is that you are not interested in this, you have other activities, which means you are an ordinary "workhorse", sorry for the frankness, which most likely will not invent or do anything new.
PS Since there was a heated discussion in the comments and people who could not read and understand my comment, I highlighted in bold those words that they do not notice. And since few people can read between the lines, I will add: " One of " - this means not the only way of self-expression. The presence of pet projects, podcasts, speeches, blogs and other things are the same options, there are a huge number of them. And sitting in a soft spot "from bell to bell" is an indicator that a person will not jump above his head if no one forces him. The ability to give yourself a kick and the desire to do what you love is the main driving factor in development.

Answer 2

No
OSS - this is a community of people who are interested in development as a lifestyle :) If this is not interesting to you - well, there are many other lifestyles and no one should have any questions for you :)
However, in this case, I don’t understand why was there a question to ask? If you are not interested in OSS, and you are not going to change, what difference does it make to you what other people say? :)

Answer 3

A developer who has never read opensource is strange.
And here's one that never wrote....most people are just consumers.

Answer 4

OpemSource is a good way for personal PR and finding a team for a team development experience. You can also look at this as a way of entrepreneurship in IT.
If you don't do it then you don't need it.

Answer 5

Answer 6

If you have something to say to humanity - of course, say it,
And if not, don't torture yourself by squeezing out something useless and unnecessary, another framework variation on how to change the color of a button? no thanks
, better not do anything in open source.
and write code only to prove something to someone, well, you are no longer small, you probably passed this stage.

Answer 7

If you use open source in your work, but do not contribute to open source, then you are bad, only not a developer, but a person) Open source is the exchange of best practices or the collective development of something, but it turns out that you only take and give nothing in return. It is clear that this is not forbidden, but good people do not do this)

Answer 8

Is a non-open source developer a bad developer?

It is bad only because it will not bring the company free code and instant profit.
1. Your level and style of coding is not visible (ie, lack of a portfolio).
2. There is nothing to take from you when signing the NDA (and / or agreement) and "put" the code into the company, making your Open-Source code closed.
 
1. Spread something that can show your level of instrument proficiency (IL).
2. Spread what does not bring potential profit and is not interesting for business. Some small intermediate, but finished things in the form of a small library or module.
For example, the implementation of a simple school algorithm, or something for CMS, or a js / jquery module, etc.
The main thing is that it should be demanded by at least someone (so that the minimum usefulness of the code is present).