IXP Fellowship Survey Aims to Boost New Drupal Developers

Staff Reporter

Carlos Ospina, a Senior Technical Account Manager at Acquia, has announced a new initiative to bridge the skills gap for aspiring Drupal developers. The project, dubbed the IXP Fellowship (IXP stands for Inexperienced), aims to create a pathway for inexperienced developers to gain the skills necessary to become junior developers using Drupal's contribution system. Carlos is soliciting community feedback through a survey to better understand the core competencies of this new tier of developers.

The IXP Fellowship seeks to address a growing concern within the Drupal community regarding the lack of real-life experience for new developers. The initiative encourages collaboration between companies and novice developers to facilitate the transition from training to practical experience. This program is supported by prominent members of the Drupal Association, including Tim Doyle and Timothy Lehnen.

Carlos' post also acknowledges the contributions of various training programs, including DrupalEasy, Debug Academy, and Evolving Web, which provide essential foundational skills for aspiring Drupal developers. The survey invites input on what defines an IXP developer and what skills are necessary for them to transition into junior roles. The broader aim is to create a structured path for inexperienced developers, helping them gain relevant experience and eventually transition into junior positions within companies.

The initiative represents a concerted effort to better integrate new developers into the Drupal community by providing them hands-on experience through the contribution system on Drupal.org. The survey can be accessed through the provided link, and Carlos emphasizes the importance of community input in shaping the future of the IXP Fellowship.

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