Navigating through the Open Source Landscape: Discover Your First Contribution

Don't Overcomplicate the Process

Identify your interests and skills before you start searching for open-source projects

Explore Platforms and Directories

Go on GitHub and explore the trending repositories. Search based on your interest.

Utilize Keywords and Tags

For instance, if you're interested in TypeScript web development, you might use tags like ""typescript"", ""javascript"", ""react"" and, ""nextjs"".

Evaluate Project Health

Check Recent commits, Open issues, and Pull requests to see recent project updates.

Community engagement

Be active in engaging with the project's community; introduce yourself, ask questions, and express your interest in contributing.

Start with Beginner-Friendly Issues

Start with issues that are designed to be accessible to newcomers and are an excellent starting point.

Contribute and Collaborate

Start small with your chosen beginner-friendly issue. Collaborate openly, seek guidance when needed, and learn from code reviews and feedback.

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