Are you interested in contributing to open source projects but confused how to find out projects?

Here’s a detailed thread on the different ways in which you can search for open source projects on GitHub (even for beginners): Different ways:

1.Explore tab
2.Search box on GitHub
3.Trending tab
4.GitHub Topics
5.Projects from your social network

Want to get paid by contributing to Open source (even for beginners in Open source) ?

OR

Want to know Paid open source opportunities ?
GSOC 2023 has been announced, what’s next? GSoC (Google Summer of Code)

It is a program designed to bring new contributors to open source communities.

In this program, you have to first apply by submitting a proposal of a project that you want to build.

Tutorial for beginners in Open source for free:

Thread 5: Basics: What is a GitHub repository, how to create one & what are its types?

OR

How to upload your project/notes/cheat-sheet from your laptop to GitHub ? -For creating a GitHub repository, you first need to have a GitHub account.
-Follow the below steps to create/sign up to a GitHub account:

Is Open source only for developers ❌
Is Open source for everyone ✅
You should be good at coding for contributing to open source ❌❌

My detailed guide will resolve all your doubts on Open source(for beginners). This guide contains:

1. Who can contribute to open source?

2. If you are a tester or looking for a career in testing, can you also contribute to open source?

3. Why & how can a tester contribute to open source projects?

Tutorial for beginners in Open source for free:

Thread 4: Basics: What is GitHub & what is the difference between Git, GitHub What is GitHub?

- It is a Platform used for open source.

If you are new to open source, please check my thread:

https://twitter.com/AparnaSoneja/status/1585581668596752384

Tutorial for beginners in Open source for free:

Thread-3: Basics: Installation of Git on Windows, How to resolve "git is not recognized as an internal or external command, operable program or batch file" error & setting up environment variables 1. Go to git-scm.com/downloads & click on Download for Windows.

Tutorial for beginners in Open source for free:

Thread-2: Basics: What is Git, situation before & after Git & it's benefits Situation before Git was introduced:

1. There were developers who worked on a project & each of those developers submitted their code on the central server. But they themselves didn’t have the copy of that code on their local system.

Tutorial for beginners in Open source for free:

Thread-1: Basics: What is Open source project & how it works ? What is Open source project:

A project that is:
1. Free of cost
2. Accessible to all (public)
3. Free to make changes/modifications

Platforms used for Open source: GitHub, GitLab

How to contribute to Open source by just reviewing other's contributions(for beginners): If anyone has contributed to any of the Open source projects, anyone from all over the world can check(review) their contributions & can also suggest any changes if needed or if everything is perfect, they can approve the PR.

If you are new to PR:

https://twitter.com/AparnaSoneja/status/1538607543173656576

Hey everyone!

It's day 42 for my Open source streak.

What about you? Completed approx 250 Open source contributions & got 3 achievement badges.

GitHub: github.com/aparna2071

How to contribute to Open source projects by just creating a new issue for beginners: Why do we need to create an issue ?

1. To point out a bug in the project
2. To suggest a new feature
3. To join an organisation as a Member

Five resources for Open source beginners
Thread 🧵 1. GitHub profile guide: To optimise your GitHub profile
docs.github.com/en/account-and…

Hi Everyone!
How to create/ optimise your GitHub profile step-by-step guide for beginners or first time Open source contributors: Here u can see my profile how I created mine.
I am not saying that my profile is perfect. It may have some flaws(mistakes) because I am here to learn & grow with the help of your feedback.
I am taking my profile as an example for this thread.

Hey👋
Today I am speaking for 2 communities.
Kindly join to have all your doubts cleared on Open source contribution. 1. Twitter space hosted by @Open_sourceDAO at 9 pm IST today

https://twitter.com/Open_sourceDAO/status/1542219599244312576

Hi,
Here are some Open Source project repos for absolute beginners/first time contributors: github.com/EddieHubCommun…

In this repo, just edit the README file by adding your name in Community's contributors & create pull request.
This one is the easiest of all the contributions u can do.

How to make your first Open Source Contribution (for beginners) Ways to contribute:

1. By pushing your own code/ project from your local machine to GitHub.

2. By contributing to other open source projects:
2.1: Pick up & resolve open issues
2.2: Suggest any changes in the code/docs by creating a new issue or PR.

How to find good Open source projects for beginners/ first time contributors 1. If u want to practice a skill X, eg: React JS, search for React in the Explore tab on GitHub

Hi Everyone 👋 want to know about Open Source Software/Project ? It is a software / project whose code is publicly accessible and anyone can make changes in it.