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Open-Source Software Contribution

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FIRST TIMERS ONLY GitHub’s Guide to Open Source What Motivates a Developer to Contribute to Open-Source Software? Call for Code: Open Source for Good

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• Open source software is software that is available to the public for use and/or modification from its original design free of charge. It is a collaborative process in which individuals or groups of programmers improve upon the design and functionality of the software.
• the first timers only tag is a great way to find a project to contribute to. It is a tag that is used to identify projects that are looking for first time contributors.
• GitHub’s Guide to Open Source is a great resource for learning how to contribute to open source projects.
• github has a feature called issues that allows users to report bugs, request features, or ask questions about a project. These issues are a great place to start contributing to a project.
• github also has a feature called pull requests that allows users to submit changes to a project. These pull requests are a great way to contribute to a project.
• github also has a feature called forks that allows users to create a copy of a project. These forks are a great way to contribute to a project.
• developers are motivated to contribute to open source software for a variety of reasons. Some of these reasons include:
  • to learn new skills
  • to build a portfolio
  • to gain experience
  • to help others
  • to give back to the community
  • to build a reputation
  • to build a resume
  • to build a network
  • to build a brand
  • to build a business
  • to build a career
  • to build a community
• devs who contribute to open source software are more likely to be hired by companies.