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Don't miss out! Join us at the next Open Source Summit in Seoul, South Korea (November 4-5). Join us at the premier vendor-neutral open source conference, where developers and technologists come together to collaborate, share knowledge, and explore the latest innovations and advancements in open source technology. Learn more at https://events.linuxfoundation.org/ Guiding Newcomers: A Mentor’s Journey Through Linux Kernel Development - Daniel Baluta, NXP Semiconductors Helping newcomers step into the Linux kernel community is not an easy task, but with the right mentorship it becomes a transformative journey for both the mentor and the mentee. This talk shares lessons from over a decade of hands-on mentoring experience, helping students grow from their first patch to becoming meaningful contributors. This presentation focuses on real world examples from subsystems like IIO, ALSA and device tree bindings and explains the practical steps to get beginners started. Each steps is important: from selecting the appropriate tasks and hardware platfroms, to explaining kernel workflows and mailing list culture. Attendees will gain practical guidance on building effective mentorship practices, learning how to support newcomers as they evolve from learners to contributors. Also, this presentation is valuable for newcomers looking to take their first step into kernel development, offering a clear view of the journey ahead and how to access mentoring programs like Outreachy Program for Women or Google Summer of Code.