How to contribute to an open-source project

2yr ago

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The contribution process 1. Find a nice project for example Redis, NATS, Memphis{dev} 2. Get connected with the project’s community (Slack channels, Discord, website, GitHub repo, etc.) 3. Search for contribution guidelines. Often a file located within the project’s main repo called CONTRIBUTING.md 4. Fork the GitHub repository — Create a copy of the entire repo on your GitHub account 5. Creating a separate branch from the main branch 6. Code your changes (bug fixes, new features, etc.) 7. Push your changes 8. Create a pull request of your branch to the upstream repo 9. Get your PR reviewed by one of the repo maintainers (Usually happens automatically) 10. Fix issues and comments left by the maintainer 11. Awaiting your code to be merged 12. Celebrate your first contribution with some cold beer :-)

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flo merian @fmerian

Great topic, @idan_asulin! And thanks for sharing this detailed process. I recently started contributing to OSS too, and enjoy doing it. From this experience, I learned two main lessons:

You can start contributing anytime,
You don't need to code to contribute to an open-source project.

For non-developers, you can contribute in many (7) different ways:

Sponsor // It can be as simple as buying a coffee. Check GitHub Sponsors.
Translate
Document
Test
Manage issues
Design
Engage in communities // Join discussions, give talks, and help spread the word.

Let's get started!

Jan 31, 2023

PrepaidGiftBalance @prepaidgift_balance

Ways to contribute to open source projects Create your own open source project. Every project should start with an identified need. ... Create open source alternatives to commercial software. Today's commercial projects actively engage open source solutions. ... Contribute to existing open source projects. myccpay

Jul 7, 2022