Zero to Open Source Contributor (Extended Session) - Keegan Campbell

Learn the ins and outs of open source contributions, from finding the right project to successfully submitting a pull request, and gain a sense of community and belonging.

Key takeaways

Learning a new programming language is a normal part of working in software development, and open source contributions can help you learn.
When starting with open source, it’s more effective to focus on a single project and understand how it works before contributing.
Understanding how to use Git and GitHub is essential for open source contributions.
Picking a small issue to contribute to is often more successful than trying to tackle a large problem.
Open source software is built on top of other open source projects, and understanding how these projects work can be beneficial.
The best first issue to contribute to is one that you create yourself, as it allows you to learn about the project and its community.
When making a pull request, it’s important to be respectful of the maintainers and to follow the project’s guidelines.
Working in open source can help you develop a sense of community and belonging.
Open source software is often built by individuals who are passionate about the project, and contributing to it can be a great way to learn and grow.
The most important thing is to be willing to learn and to not be afraid to ask questions.
When contributing to open source, it’s important to be patient and not to get discouraged if your changes are not accepted immediately.
Open source software is often built on top of other open source projects, and understanding how these projects work can be beneficial.
The lifecycle of an open source contribution includes creating a pull request, having it reviewed, and then having it merged and released.
Strategies for being successful in open source contributions include being respectful of the maintainers, following the project’s guidelines, and being willing to learn.
Open source software is often built by individuals who are passionate about the project, and contributing to it can be a great way to learn and grow.
When contributing to open source, it’s important to be patient and not to get discouraged if your changes are not accepted immediately.
Open source software is often built on top of other open source projects, and understanding how these projects work can be beneficial.
The best way to get started with open source contributions is to start with a small project and learn how it works before contributing.

Zero to Open Source Contributor (Extended Session) - Keegan Campbell

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