Why did I decide to take a course in Open Source Software?

The answer is simple. I knew almost nothing about open source software before entering this course, aside from its importance in the tech world, and was intrigued in learning more about what it is and why it plays such an imperative role. Additionally, I wanted to learn the history behind the development of open source, along with what softwares are classified as open source. Within this past week, I have learned that a few popular open source softwares include Mozilla’s Firefox web browser, the Python programming language, and the RXSwift programming language. I was astonished upon learning this because the open, indepedent, and creative use of these softwares has allowed for the creation of numerous projects by a vast amount of users. With that being said, I believe that open source software gives creative power to users and enables advancements, creations, and contributions, in the tech world. Furthermore, I believe that a course in open source software will facilitate my understanding and appreciation of open source software, whilst improving my ability to evaluate, and make contributions towards, open source software projects.