Open Source Web Magazine

(pdf download) 2010-01-09 22:07:33

I was looking for an 'Open Source Web Magazine' that specialised in 'Open Source Web'. Unfortunately the closest I could find was 'php architect magazine', albeit a good magazine but it only specialises in php. Although I am a PHP Developer I am still interested in other 'Open Source Web Languages'; mySQL, javascript etc (and let's not forget frameworks: jQuery, Zend Framework, Rails etc). As this did not exist, I thought I would put some feelers out in a few forums and LinkedIn discussions to see what other developers thought. The response I got was excellent, so this got me thinking - why not start one?

The initial step was to create a LinkedIn group (no surprises, with the name 'Open Source Web Magazine')to see how many members joined and got involved. Within two weeks over 200 members had joined with lots of ideas (and at the time of writing we are close to approaching the 300 members mark). Three months on and many articles later we are well on the way to having our first issue - with articles already being planned for the second issue. The support from the community has been excellent, with logo designs, articles, reviewing articles, website design, website development. With many volunteers the magazine has moved in leaps and bounds, with the first issue containing over 14 technical articles, and various other non-technical articles. Other volunteers offering to help with the website development (which I have big plans for) including; testers, designers (web, logo and magazine). It is still early days but the future possibilities are endless, community ideas have been in full flow.

I will post more information on the 'Open Source Web Magazine' as the ball rolls along.