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Discussion on: How to start contributing to open source as a junior or newbie?

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Adrian B.G.

I returned with the last 2 concrete examples:

github.com/golang/tour/issues/541 - lead to a problem in another server actually, and it was one that I couldn't find or fix anyway, I don't have that deep knowledge of the product, but putting in time and gathering enough data helped other devs to find the problem quicker

github.com/golang/tour/issues/507 - closing over 100 issues helped a lot with the issues management, is like removing dead code

Bottom line is that choose a project you love, and start contributing with what you can, when you can, things will evolve naturally. There is no pressure, no material gain, is all about love for software.

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I just keep other Devs busy getting them to help me fix all my bugs I earned just learning new projects...my woops...and honestly need and appreciate all the help...I'm beginning

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Jen Chan

That is totally me.

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Schneems

Not sure if you’ve seen it or not, but CodeTriage.com is designed to get people involved through an β€œissues first” approach.