IDG Contributor Network: Open source and saving the earth from asteroids

Holberton School is a Silicon Valley-based computer training school that trains students to be full-stack software engineers and sees itself as an alternative to traditional 4-year college. Julien Barbier, co-founder and CEO of the newly formed school said that “traditional schools are great at teaching theory, but students don't get much hands-on training. And, in the process, students spend almost fours years in college just to learn theory. When they go out to find jobs, companies that