Think back to your first “Hello, World!”—someone guided you. A mentor, perhaps. Mentorship isn’t just about syntax; it’s also about shaping careers and igniting passion. Beyond pull requests, blog writing, and giving conference talks, there's also collaboration and connection building. Perhaps it's the coffee chats in the hallway track at a conference, connecting a blog writer with a podcast host, teaching someone a new topic, or pairing with someone on a talk. Let's take a look at how we can enhance both personal journeys and the industry as a whole.